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3. Depress the trigger on the gun to relieve the
pressure and drain water from the high pres-
sure hose.
4. Disconnect the high pressure hose.
5. Restart the power washer and let it run for
about 5 seconds (until water is no longer com-
ing out of the discharge outlet.
CAUTION
The power washer may be damaged if there is
ice in the pump, hose, gun or wand. Make sure
any ice that may be on or in the unit is thawed
before starting the power washer
Preparation for Storage—Engine
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive
humidity and dust.
2. Preparation will depend on the length of time
the power washer will be stored as outlined
below.
Less than 1 Month
No preparation necessary.
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1 to 2 Months
Fill with fresh gasoline.
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Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
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2 Months to 1 Year
Fill with fresh gasoline.
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Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
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Drain the carburetor float bowl.
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Drain the fuel sediment cup.
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1 Year or More
Fill with fresh gasoline.
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Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline.
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Drain the carburetor float bowl.
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Drain the fuel sediment cup.
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Remove the spark plug and put one ta-
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blespoon of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. Turn engine slowly with the
pull rope to distribute the oil and rein-
stall the spark plug.
Change the engine oil.
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Transporting/Storage
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Drain Carburetor
1. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
2. Drain carburetor into a suitable container.
3. Replace drain screw.
Internal Oiling
1. Remove the spark plug.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of clean engine oil into the
3. Crank the engine several times by pulling on
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Slowly pull the starter rope until resistance is
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After removal from storage, drain the stored
gasoline into a suitable container and fill with
fresh gasoline before starting.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
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is explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or
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sparks in the area when the carbure-
tor is being drained.
Be careful not to spill fuel when
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draining the carburetor. Spilled fuel
or fuel vapor may ignite.
Avoid fuel contact with the skin or
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breathing vapors for a prolonged pe-
riod.
KEEP FUEL OUT OF THE REACH
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OF CHILDREN.
Carburetor
Drain Screw
cylinder.
the starter rope.
felt. At this point the piston is coming up on its
compression stroke and both the intake and
exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in
this position will help protect it from internal
corrosion.
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