Winter Storage - Craftsman 580.752270 Operator's Manual

WINTERSTORAGE Change Oil
ty NOTICE
ou 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 freezin9 temperatures:
1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section After Each Use.
2. Use pump saver, available at Sears retail item 6039, to
treat pump. This minimizes freeze damageand lubricates
pistons and seals.
3. 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.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LOHGTERM 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 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 leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
FuelPreserver:
Fillthe fuel tank with fresh fuel allowing at least 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion as shown on page 8, when using a
fuel preserver cartridge with the fresh start fuel cap. If only
partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 6 months
with fuel preserver.
• Check level of fuel preserver cartridge. Fuelpreserver is
dark in color.
• If cartridge is almost empty or empty, replacewith a new
fuel preservercartridge following the instructions in Fresh
Start
TM
FuelCapon page 9.
If fuel preserver is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 m]) of
clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Protect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 6039, to treat
pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons
and seals.
HOTICE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
i ailureto do so will permanently damage your pumpand
renderyour unit inoperable.
Freeze damageis not coveredunderwarranty.
NOTE:PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your local
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
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 PumpSavercontainer.
Other Storage Tips
1. Clip the blue cap of PerfectMix
TM
siphon to wire form
bracket when siphon is not in a concentrate bottle.
2. Store clear siphon tube by winding into about a 6 inch
loop and restrain with wire ties with paper sleeve.
NOTE:Do not store clear siphon for long periods with kinks
in the tube.
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.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
WARHIHG
_ Storagecovers can be flammable.
* DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer.
* Letequipmentcoolfor a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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