Winter Storage; Long Term Storage; Notes - Craftsman 580.752030 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures,
Failureto do so will permanently damage your pumpand
renderyour unit inoperable
Freeze damageis not coveredunderwarranty
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section After Each Use,
2. Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item
7174403GS,to treat pump. This minimizes freeze
damage and iubricates pistons and seals.
3. If pump saver is not avaiiabb, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. PulI
recoii handle twice. Disconnect 3=foot hose.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
If you do not pian 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, fueI filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that aicohoi-biended fuels (caiied gasohol, ethanol or
methanoi) can attract moisture, which ieads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuet system of an engine whib in storage.
Pretect Fuel System
Fuem ,_dditive:
Fueican become stab when stored over 30 days. Stale fuei
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fueI system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESHSTAR_ Mfuel stabiiizer, avaiiabie as a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuei
stabiiizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabiiizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuet 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
stabiiizer in the storage container is recommendedto
maintain freshness.
Change eii
Whiie engine is stiii warm, drain oii from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
eli Cylinder Bsre
o Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 mI) of
clean engine oii into the cyiinder.
. Instali spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Prstect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by minerat
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 7174403GS,to
treat pump. This prevents freeze damage and lubricates
pistons and seats.
NOTE:PumpSaver is avaiiabie as an optional accessory, it is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your local
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failureto do so will permanently damage your purnpand
renderyour unit inoperable
Freeze damageis not coveredunderwarranty,
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from supply water. Readand follow aII
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
Other $tsrage 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 fuei can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARNING
._ Storagecovers can be flammable.
• DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer
o Letequiprnentcoolfor a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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