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STORAGE PREPARATION
Proper
storage
preparation
is essential
for
keeping
your
pump
troublefree
and looking
good.
The following
steps will
help to keep
rust
and
corrosion
from
impairing
your
pump's
function
and
appearance,
and will make the engine easier to start when you use the
pump again.
Cleaning
1. Wash the engine and pump.
Wash the engine
by hand,
and be careful
to prevent
water
from
entering
the air cleaner
or muffler
opening.
Keep water away from
controls
and
all other
places
that
are difficult
to dry,
as water
promotes
rust.
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Using
a garden
hose or pressure
washing
equipment
can force
water
into the air cleaner
or muffler
opening.
Water
in the air
cleaner
will soak the air filter, and water that passes through
the
air filter or muffler
can enter the cylinder,
causing
damage.
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Water contacting
a hot engine
can cause damage.
If the engine
has been running,
allow
it to cool for at least half an hour before
washing.
2. Wipe dry all accessible
surfaces.
3. Fill the pump
chamber
with
clean,
fresh
water,
start the engine
outdoors,
and
let
it
run
until
it
reaches
normal
operating
temperature
to evaporate
any external
water.
Dry operation
will
damage
the
pump
seal.
Be sure
the
pump
chamber
is filled with water before starting
the engine.
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