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Storage
To prepare the line painter for off-season storage, perform
the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to
Maintenance Section in Manual.
Store the machine in a cool, clean, and dry place. Cover
the machine to keep it clean and protected.
Preparing the Spray System
1. Clean the spray system.
2. Move the Flush/Paint lever to the flush position and
run/flush the tank dry.
3. Move the Flush/Paint lever to the paint position.
4. Pour one gallon of rust inhibiting, non–alcohol based,
RV antifreeze solution into the paint tank.
5. Run the pump to circulate the antifreeze solution, then
activate the paint control lever until antifreeze sprays
out the nozzle.
6. Empty the fresh water tank.
7. Drain the excess antifreeze solution from the tank.
Preparing the Engine
1. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from the
crankcase. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Using an oil can, add about one tablespoon of oil to
the crankcase through the spark plug hole.
4. Slowly rotate the engine several times, using the
starter rope, to distribute the oil.
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to
the spark plug.
Preparing the Fuel System
Drain the fuel tank before storing the machine.
1. Run the machine until the engine stops from running
out of fuel.
2. Prime the engine and start it again.
3. Allow the engine to run until it stops. When you can
no longer start the engine, it is sufficiently dry.
Warning
Gasoline can vaporize if you store it over long
periods of time and explode if it comes into
contact with an open flame.
• Do not store gasoline over long periods of time.
• Do not store the machine with gasoline in the
fuel tank or the carburetor in an enclosure with
an open flame. (For example, a furnace or a
water heater pilot light.)
• Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any
enclosure.
General Information
1. Clean any dirt and chaff from the engine cylinder head
fins and blower housing.
2. Remove any dirt and grime from the external parts of
the engine, the shrouding, and the top of the line
painter housing.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner.
4. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces with
paint available from an Authorized Service distributor.
Removing the Line Painter
from Storage
1. Check and tighten all fasteners.
2. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly
using the starter to blow the excess oil from the
cylinder.
3. Clean the spark plug or replace it if it is cracked,
broken, or if the electrodes are worn.
4. Install the spark plug. Refer to Servicing the Spark
Plug.
5. Perform any needed maintenance procedures; refer to
Maintenance Section in Manual.
6. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Check the engine oil level.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
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