Winter Storage; Longterm Storage; Oil Cylinder Bore; Protect Pump - Craftsman 580.752040 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures,
1. Empty cleaning tank as foiiows:
a. Disconnect hose connected to injection fitting on
pump. Mace end of hose into suitable container.
b. Rotate detergent shut=off valve to "On" position and
open the tanks cover. Gravity wiii empty tank
contents into container.
c. Reconnect hose to injection fitting on pump. Add
0.5 quart of clean fresh water to cleaning tank and
ciose tanks cover.
2. Flush cleaning system by turning detergent shut=off
valve to "On" position and run pressure washer with
black detergent spray tip. Fiush untii cieaning tank is
empty. Turn its detergent shut=off valve to "Off" position.
3. Foiiow steps 2=5in the previous section After Each Use.
4. Use pump saver, avaiiabie at Sears retaii item 6039, to
treat pump. This minimizes freeze damageand lubricates
pistons and seals.
5. If pump saver is not avaiiabie, connect a 3=footsection
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. PulI
recoii handle twice. Disconnect 3=foot hose.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
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 important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuei system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohoi-biended fuels (calied gasohot, ethanoi or
methanol) can attract moisture, which ieads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Pretect Fuel System
FueJAdditive:
Fueican become staie when stored over 30 days. Staie fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuei system or
on essentiai carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESHSTART
TM
fuel stabiiizer, avaiiabie as a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoiine from the engine if a fuet
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to
24 months.
If gasoiine in the engine has not been treated with a fuei
stabiiizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run
the engine untii it stops from iack of fuel. The use of a fuel
stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Change eiJ
Whiie engine is stiii warm, drain oii from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
eiJ CymJnder Bere
,, Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 rot) of
clean engine oii into the cyiinder.
o Instali spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Pretect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Modei 6039, to treat
pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons
and seals.
[ NOTICE
[You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
i ailureto do so will permanently damage your purnpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze damageisnot coveredunderwarranty.
NOTE:PumpSaver is avaiiabie as an optionat accessory. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your iocaI
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from suppiy water. Readand foliow aii
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
ether Storage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuei from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
2. Repiacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuet can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
Storagecovers can be flammable.
o DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer.
• Letequipmentcoo[for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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