Winter Storage - Craftsman 580.752510 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render
your unit inoperable.
• Freezedamage is not covered under warranty.
Draining Fuel Tank and Carburetor:
if fuel additive is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
carburetor.
• Place an approved fuel container below carburetor and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
• Remove carburetor drain bolt (A), then move fuel valve
leverto "On" position.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section AfterEach Use.
2. Use pump saver, availableat Sears retail item 7174403,
to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and
lubricatespistons and seals.
3. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inletadapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull
recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERIVi S TORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than
30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long
term storage.
It is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leadsto separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Additive:
If adding a fuel additive, fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage.
• Add fuel additive following manufacturer's instructions.
• Make sure you have water supply to pump inlet
connected and turned ON.
• Run the engine outdoors for several minutes to be sure
that treated fuel has replaced the untreated fuel in the
carburetor.
If fuel additive is not used, remove all fuel from tank and run
engine until it stops from lackof fuel.
• After all fuel has drained into container, reinstall drain
bolt. Tighten both securely.
Change EngineOil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug. Squirt about a tablespoon of clean
engine oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with
rag. Puii recoil handle slowly to distribute oil. Avoid spray
from spark plug hole.
• install spark plug. DONOT connect spark plug wire.
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