Storage; Winter Storage - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Storage

After Each Use
Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and freeze
pump action. Follow these procedures after every use:
1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by placing the filter into
a pail of clean water while running pressure washer in
low pressure mode. Flush for one to two minutes.
2. Shut off engine, turn off water supply, point spray gun
in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to relieve
trapped pressure, engage trigger lock on spray gun and
let engine cool.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
3. Disconnect hose from spray gun and high pressure
outlet on pump. Drain water from hose, spray gun, and
nozzle extension. Use a rag to wipe off the hose.
4. Empty pump of all pumped liquids by pulling recoil
handle about six times. This should remove most liquid
in pump.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
6. If storing for more than 30 days, see Long Term
Storage on next page.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
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Winter Storage

NOTICE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and render
your unit inoperable.
• Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. If equipped with cleaning tank, empty as follows:
a. Disconnect hose connected to injection fitting on
pump. Place end of hose into suitable container.
b. Rotate detergent shut-off valve to "On" position and
open the tanks cover. Gravity will empty tank
contents into container.
c. Reconnect hose to injection fitting on pump. Add
0.5 quart of clean fresh water to cleaning tank and
close tanks cover.
2. Flush cleaning system by turning detergent shut-off
valve to "On" position, in low pressure mode and run
pressure washer. Flush until cleaning tank is empty.
Turn its detergent shut-off valve to "Off" position.
3. For all pressure washers: Follow steps 1-4 in the
previous section After Each Use.
4. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This
minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and
seals.
5. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose.
Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot (1 m) hose.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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