Winter Storage; Longterm Storage; Protect Fuelsystem; Changeoil - Generac Power Systems 006022-0 Operator's Manual

Fueland its vaporsare extremelyflammable
and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause
severeburnsor death.
WHENSTORING FUELOREQUIPMENT WiTH FUELiN TANK
• Storeawayfrom furnaces, s toves,waterheaters, c lothesdryers,
or otherappliances that havepilot light or otherignitionsource
because theycanignitefuelvapors.
WINTER STORAGE
NOTE:
Youmustprotectyourunitfrom freezing temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damage yourpumpandrender
yourunitinoperable.
• Freeze damage is not covered underwarranty.
To protectthe unit from freezingtemperatures:
1. Follow steps 1-3 in the previous section After EachUse.
2. Use pump saver to treat pump. This minimizesfreezedamage
and lubricatespistons and seals.
3. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV-antifreeze
(antifreezewithout alcohol) into hose. Pull recoil handletwice.
Disconnect3-foot hose.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the power washer for morethan 30 days,
you must preparethe engine and pump for long term storage.
PROTECT FUELSYSTEM
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or on
essentialcarburetor parts. Tokeep fuel fresh, use a fuel stabilizer,
availableas a liquid additive or a drip concentratecartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizeris addedaccording to instructions. Runthe enginefor 2
minutes to circulate the stabilizerthroughout the fuel system. The
engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24 months.
If gasolinein the engine has not been treatedwith a fuel stabilizer,
it must be drained into an approvedcontainer.Runthe engine until
it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizerin the storage
container is recommendedto maintain freshness.
CHANGE OIL
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil in Engine
Maintenance.
PROTECtiNGTHEPUMP
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral deposits
or freezing, use PumpSaver,Model 61350, to treat pump. This
preventsfreeze damageand lubricatespistons and seals.
NOTE:
PumpSaveris available as an optional accessory,it is
not includedwith the power washer.Contact the nearest
authorized service center to purchasePumpSaver.
NOTE:
YOU MUSTPROTECT YOURUNiT FROMFREEZING
TEMPERATURES.
• Failure to do so will permanently d amage your pumpand render
yourunitinoperable.
• Freeze damage is notcovered under warranty.
To use PumpSaver,make sure the powerwasher is turned off and
disconnectedfrom supply water. Readand follow all instructions
and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
OTHERSTORAGE iNSTRUCTiONS
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it has
beentreated as described in Protect FuelSystem.
2. Replacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in
fuel can cause problems if it's usedwith this unit.
3. Coverunit with a suitableprotective cover that does not retain
moisture.
.
Storage coverscan be flammable.
• DONOT placea storage coverovera hotpowerwasher.
• Let equipment c ool for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveronthe equipment.
Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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