Winter Storage; Long Term Storage - Craftsman 580.752150 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Faik_re to do so will permanently damage your pumpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze damageis not coveredunderwarranty.
To protectthe unit ffm freezing temperatures:
1. Foliow steps 1=5in the previous section After Each Use.
2. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This
minimizes freeze damageand lubricates pistons and
seals.
3. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3 ft. (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreezewithout atcohol) into hose. Pull
recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3 ft. (1 m) hose.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than
30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for Iong
term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fueI system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that abohoPbtended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Pretect Fuel System
Feel Preserver:
FilIthe fue! tank with fresh fuei aliowing at bast 1.5" of tank
space for fuet expansion as shown on page 8, when using a
fue! preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuei cap. if only
partialiy fiiied, air in the tank wiii promote fuei deterioration
during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 6 months
with fuel preserver.
, Check level of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
, If cartridge is almost empty or empty, repiacewith a new
fuel preservercartridge foliowing the instructions in Fresh
Start _ TM FuelCap.
If fuei preserver is not used, remove ali fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Change Eugiue eli
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine 0//'.
eiJ CylinderBere
, Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 rot) of
clean engine oii into the cyiinder.
, Instali spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Pretect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by minerai
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 6039, to treat
pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons
and seaIs.
NOTE:PumpSaver is avaiiabie as an optionat accessory, it is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your local
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
NOTICE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures=
Faik_re to do so will permanently damage your pumpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze damageisnot coveredunderwarranty.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from supply water. Readand foliow aii
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
Other eterage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuet from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fue/System.
2. Repiacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuet can cause probiems if it's used with this unit.
3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
Storagecovers can be flammable.
, DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer
• Letequipmet_t coo[for a sufficbnttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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