Storage - Snapper SP3100 Operator's Manual

Storage

WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable, which could cause burns or fire,
resulting in death or serious injury. Do not store fuel
near ignition source.
1. Empty detergent tank as follows:
a. Place suitable container under barbed fitting on
detergent tank and and remove detergent tube.
Remove the tanks cover, tip pressure washer
forward slightly and empty tank contents into
container.
b. Reconnect hose to barbed fitting on tank.
c. Add 1 pint (0.5 liter) of clean fresh water to
detergent tank and close tanks cover.
2. Flush detergent tank by running pressure washer with
one of the soap nozzles selected. Flush until tank is
empty.
Protecting Fuel System
3. Treat or drain fuel from pressure washer as fuel can
become stale when stored over 30 days.
Each time you fill the container with fuel, add STA-BIL
360°® PROTECTION™ to the fuel as specified by the
manufacturer's instructions. This keeps fuel fresh and
decreases fuel-related problems or contamination in the
fuel system.
It is not necessary to drain fuel from the engine when STA-
BIL 360°® PROTECTION™ is added as instructed. Before
storage, turn the engine ON for 2 minutes to move the fuel
and stabilizer through the fuel system.
If fuel in the engine has not been treated with STA-BIL
360°® PROTECTION™, it must be drained into an
approved container. Then run
lack of fuel.
the engine until it stops from
Protecting the Pressure Washer
4. Turn off water and purge system.
5. Disconnect and drain all hoses, spray gun and spray
wand.
6. Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle
about six times.
NOTICE Store spray gun indoors and keep from freezing.
Protecting the Pump
7. Treat pump with Pump Saver.
Use Pump Saver to protect pump from damage caused by
mineral deposits and freezing. It also lubricates pistons and
seals. See Common Service Parts.
Read and follow all Pump Saver warnings and instructions.
If Pump Saver is not available, connect a 3 ft (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet. Pour RV-antifreeze
(antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull recoil handle
twice. Disconnect hose.
NOTICE You must protect your product from freezing
temperatures. Failure to do so will permanently damage
your pump and spray gun rendering your product
inoperable.
8. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
WARNING! Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death or serious injury. Do not place a
storage cover over a hot pressure washer. Let
product cool before installing cover.
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