Winter Storage - Craftsman 580.752100 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE
To protectthe unit from freezing temperatwres:
1. Empty cleaning tank as follows:
a. Disconnect hose connected to injection fitting on
pump. Piace end of hose into suitabie container.
b. Rotate detergent shut-off valve to "On" position and
open the tanks cover. Gravity wiii empty tank
contents into container.
c. Reconnect hose to injection fitting on pump. Add
0.5 quart of clean fresh water to cleaning tank and
ciose tanks cover.
2. Fiush cteaning system by turning detergent shut-off
valve to "On" position, rotate PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector
to a Iow pressure position and run pressure washer.
Flush untii cleaning tank is empty. Turn its detergent
shut-off vaive to "Off" position.
3. Foliow steps 2-5 in the previous section After Each Use.
4. Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item
7174403GS,to treat pump. This minimizes freeze
damage and iubricates pistons and seals.
5. If pump saver is not avaiiabie, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull
recoii handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTER I STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than
30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long
term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuet filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which ieads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Pretect Fuel System
FuelPre_er:
Fueican become stab when stored over 30 days. Stab fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuei system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fue! fresh, use Bdggs
& Stratton FRESHSTAR7 Mfuel stabiiizer, available as a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoiine from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabiiizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuet can then be stored up to
24 months.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabiiizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run
the engine untii it stops from iack of fuel. The use of a fuel
stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Change (}ira
Whib engine is stiii warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingE,_gineOil.
Oil Cylinder Bere
* Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 mI) 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 mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, item 7174403GS, to
treat pump. This prevents freeze damage and lubricates
)istons and seals.
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failureto do so will permanently damage your purnpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze damageisnot coveredunderwarranty.
NOTE:PumpSaver is availabie as an optional accessory. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your iocaI
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from suppiy water. Readand foliow aii
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
ether $terage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fud System.
2.
Repiacefuei container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuel can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
_ Storagecovers can be flammable=
o DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer.
• Letequipmentcoo[for a sufficbnttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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