Storage - Excell EPW2123100 Operation Manual

STORAGE

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PUMP STORAGE
If you must store your pressure washer in a
location where the temperature is below 32°F,
you can minimize the chance of damage to
your machine by utilizing the following
procedure:
1. Shut off water supply and relieve pressure
in the spray gun by depressing the trigger.
Disconnect the garden hose from the
pressure washer, but leave the high-
pressure hose connected.
2. Tip the unit on its side with the inlet
connection pointing up.
3. Insert a small funnel (to prevent spilling)
into the inlet and pour in approximately 1/4
cup of RV antifreeze.
4. Disconnect spark plug wire.
5. Without connecting garden hose pull the
recoil several times to circulate the anti
freeze in the pump system. Continue to
add antifreeze and pull the recoil until the
antifreeze is expelled when the trigger is
pulled.
6. Turn the unit upright.
NOTICE
Prior to restarting, thaw out
any possible ice from the pressure wash-
er hoses, spray gun and wand.
Another method of reducing risks of freeze dam-
age is to drain your pressure washer as follow:
1. Stop the pressure washer and detach supply
hose and high pressure hose. Squeeze
the trigger of the discharge gun to drain all
water from the wand and hose.
2. Restart the pressure washer and let it run
briefly (about 5 seconds) until water no longer
discharges from the high pressure outlet.
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ENGINE STORAGE
When the pressure washer is not being
operated or is being stored more than one
month, follow these instructions:
1. Replenish engine oil to upper level.
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line, fuel
valve and carburetor.
3. Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil
through the spark plug hole, pull the recoil
starter several times and replace the plug.
Then pull the starter slowly until you feel
increased pressure which indicates the
piston is on its compression stroke and
leave it in that position. This closes both
the intake and exhaust valves to prevent
the inside of the cylinder from rusting.
4. Cover the pressure washer and store in a
clean, dry place that is well ventilated away
from open flame or sparks.
NOTE: We recommend always using a
fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will
minimize the formulation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. The fuel
stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in
the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a
storage container.
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