Storage; Preparing For Storage; Removing From Storage - North Star M282727K Owner's Manual

Prepare the sprayer for end-of-season storage by running RV antifreeze through the system. This will
keep internal parts lubricated, protect against corrosion, and keep the unit from freezing.
Gasoline vapors can ignite and cause a fire. Select a well-ventilated storage
area away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks.
The sprayer will be damaged if it freezes.
Protect the sprayer from freezing during storage by following the instructions
below.

Preparing for storage:

1. Add Pour 1 gallon of RV antifreeze into the tank.
antifreeze
Note: RV antifreeze is non-toxic and biodegradable and generally safer for the
environment than automotive antifreeze.
2. Spray briefly Turn on the pump motor and squeeze the gun trigger briefly until fluid sprays.
3. Engine Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage instructions.
manual - Always disable the engine for storage by unplugging the spark plug wire.
CAUTION: Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline in
Short-Term Storage:
Consider adding a fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life.
Long Term Storage: (between infrequent uses and at end of season)
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed in the engine owner's manual.
Important Safety Instructions:
4. Sprayer Store the sprayer in a location away from corrosive material, sources of heat,

storage

open flames, sparks or pilot lights.
location
WARNING: Never store sprayer inside where there is a source of heat or an
5. Gasoline Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in a UL approved, tightly sealed container.
storage
WARNING: Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure

Removing from storage:

1. Drain Drain the antifreeze left in tank. (See cleaning section of Operation Instructions.)
2. Flush with Fill the tank with fresh water and run through the system. Operate the spray gun
water until the system is completely flushed. Be sure to set up containers to capture the
antifreeze flush water.
3. Disposal Dispose of the antifreeze and flush water properly.
Storage
WARNING
CAUTION
the engine will cause hard starting and leave gum deposits that can clog the
fuel system. Deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even
less if gasoline was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
•
Always drain fuel from tank in outdoor, well-ventilated area.
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Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while handling fuel.
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Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately.
open flame, spark, or pilot light as on water heaters, space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances EVEN IF the sprayer's gas
tank is empty.
and explosion can result.
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