Storage - Craftsman CMXGWAS021023 Operator's Manual

Storage

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 . Place detergent siphon tube in water and flush
detergent from system by running pressure washer
with magenta spray tip .
Protecting Fuel System
2 . Treat or drain fuel from pressure washer as fuel can
become stale when stored over 30 days .
Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the
fuel system or on essential carburetor parts . To keep
fuel fresh, use Briggs & Stratton® Advanced Formula
Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer, available wherever Briggs
& Stratton genuine service parts are sold . See Common
Service Parts.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a
fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions . Run the
engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout
the fuel system before storage .
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container .
Then run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel .
The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is
recommended to maintain freshness .
Protecting the Pressure Washer
3 . Turn off water and purge system .
4 . Disconnect and drain all hoses, spray gun and spray
wand .
5 . Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle
about six times .
NOTICE Store spray gun indoors and keep from freezing.
Protecting the Pump
6 . 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 .
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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 .
7 . 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 .
Pump Saver Storage
1 . On the back of the accessory tray, insert rubber strap
into first opening until it locks .
2 . Set the Pump Saver bottle in the space between the
two slots .
3 . Wrap the strap over the bottle and feed through the
slot and hook onto knob .
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