Winter Storage; Long Term Storage; Notes - Craftsman 580.752090 Operator's Manual

3400 psi max 2.8 gpm max pressure washer
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WINTERSTORAGE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failureto do sowill permanently damage your purnpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze darnage is not covered underwarranty.
To protectthe unit from freezing temperatures:
1.
FoIiow steps 1=4in the previous section After Each Use.
2.
Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This
minimizes freeze damageand lubricates pistons and
seals.
3.
If pump saver is not avaiiabb, connect a 3=footsection
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV=antifreeze
(antifreeze without alcohol} into hose. PulI recoil handb
twice. Disconnect 3=foot hose.
4.
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.
Protect Fuet System
FweiPreserver:
Fiiithe fuel tank with fresh fuel atiowing at bast 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion as shown on page 9, when using a
fuei preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuel cap. if only
partiaiiy fiiied, air in the tank wiii promote fuei deterioration
during storage. Engine and fueI can be stored up to 6 months
with fuei preserver.
,
Check level of fuet preserver cartridge. FueIpreserver is
dark in color.
,
If cartridge is atmost empty or empty, repiacewith a new
fuel preservercartridge foiiowing the instructions in Fresh
StarffMFuelCapon page 10.
If fuet preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
ChangeEngineOil
While engine is still warm, drain oiI from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oii in Engine
Maintenance.
Oil Cylinder Bore
,
Removespark piug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 mt) of
clean engine oii into the cylinder.
*
Instaii spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Protectingthe Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by minerai
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 6039, to treat
pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons
and seals.
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failureto do so will permanently damage your purnpand
renderyour unit inoperabb
Freeze damageisnot coveredunderwarranty.
NOTE:PumpSaver is avaiiabie as an optional accessory, it is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact the nearest
authorized service center to purchase PumpSaver.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from supply water. Readand foiiow aii
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSavercontainer.
Other Storage Tips
1.
DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unbss it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
2.
Repiacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuel can cause probiems 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.
• DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer.
° Letequiprnentcoo[for a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equiprnent.
4.
Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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