Winter Storage - Craftsman 580.752880 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.
To protectthe unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Remove both PerfectlVlW MExtreme Concentrate bottles
from Quick Switch
TM
assembly.
2. Place both clear detergent tubes into a bucket of clean
water.
.
Flush detergent system by selecting turning Quick
Switch
TM
to solution 1 position and run pressure washer
with SOAP spray pattern selectedon selector nozzle.
Flush for one to two minutes. Turn Quick Switch
TM
knob
to solution 2 position and repeat.
For engines equipped with a FRESHSTART® fuel cap, use
Briggs & Stratton FRESHSTART@available in a drip
concentrate cartridge.
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.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
Protect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver,Sears item 74403, to
treat pump. This prevents freeze damage and lubricates
pistons and seals.
NOTICE PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory, it
is not included with the pressure washer. Contact your local
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
4. Follow steps 2-5 in the previous section AfterEach Use.
5. Use pump saver, availableat Sears, item 74403, to treat
pump. This minimizes freeze damage and lubricates
pistons and seals.
6. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull
recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.
7. 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 important to 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:
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damageyour pumpand render
your unit inoperable.
• Freeze damage is notcoveredunderwarranty.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from supply water. Readand follow all
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver container.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
2. Replacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuel can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
_, WARNING Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
• DO NOTplace a storage cover over a hot pressure washer.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the cover
on the equipment.
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 FuelTreatment & Stabilizer,
availablewherever Briggs & Stratton genuine service parts
are sold.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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