Engine Stored For Over 30 Days; Pressure Washer Storage; Winter Storage - Champion Power Equipment 76525 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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Engine Stored for Over 30 Days

1. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the tank.
2. Run the engine for a few minutes so the treated fuel
cycles through the fuel system and carburetor.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the "Off" position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. The engine needs to cool completely before cleaning
and storage.
6. Clean the engine according to the maintenance section.
7. Change the oil.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about 1⁄2 ounce
(14.8 mL) of oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine
slowly to distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder.
9. Reattach the spark plug.
DANGER
Engine exhaust contains odorless and colourless
carbon monoxide gas.
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of the
product during periods of storage, the following
precautions should be followed:
– When storing the pressure washer for short or
long periods of time make sure that the Engine
Switch and the Fuel Valve are set in the OFF
position.
NOTE
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend
fuels. When using blended fuels there are some issues
worth noting:
– Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than
gasoline alone.
– These blends can eventually separate, leaving water
or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
– With gravity-fed fuel supplies, this compromised fuel
can be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage
to the engine and/or potential hazards.
– There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that
are formulated to work with ethanol blend fuels.
– Any damages or hazards caused by using improper
fuel, improperly stored fuel, and/or improperly
formulated stabilizers, are not covered by
manufacture's warranty.
It is advisable to always shut off the fuel supply, run the
engine to fuel starvation and drain the tank when the
equipment is not in use for more than 30 days.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Pressure Washer Storage

1. Allow the pressure washer to cool completely before
storage.
2. Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel valve.
3. Clean the pressure washer according to the
instructions in the Maintenance section.
4. Store the unit in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight.
WARNING
Never store the pressure washer inside or next to
appliances where there is a source of heat or open
flame, spark or pilot light because they can ignite
gasoline vapors.
DO NOT store a pressure washer near fertilizer or any
corrosive material.
Even with an empty gas tank, gasoline vapors could
ignite.

Winter Storage

Protect your pressure washer parts from freezing.
1. Apply all storage instructions from previous sections.
2. Make sure pressure washer hose is free of all water
before storing for winter.
3. In order to prevent the pump from freezing you will
need to insert RV antifreeze.
4. You will need approximately 6 ounces of RV
Antifreeze, a funnel, and approximately
30 cm (12 in.) of garden hose or equivalent.
See diagram below.
5. Pour the antifreeze into the funnel, then pull on the
engine recoil starter to create suction in the pump
housing. Pull the recoil several times until antifreeze
comes out of the pump outlet.
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