Storage; Engine; Pressure Washer - Simpson MSH3125 Instruction Manual

CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER (FIG. 8)
This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary.
1. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet of pump.
2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides.
3. Re-insert filter into water inlet of pump. NOTE: Cone side faces out.
NOTE: Do not operate the pressure washer without filter properly installed.

ENGINE

Consult the Engine Owners Manual for manufacturer's recommendations for

storage.

PumP (FIG. 12)
NOTIcE: The manufacturer recommends using a pump protector/winterizer when
storing the unit for more than 30 days and/or when freezing temperatures are
expected. fREEZE DAMAGE Is NOT cOVERED by ThE WARRANTy.
Pump protector/winterizer is usually available at the store where the pressure
washer was purchased. If a pump protector/winterizer is not available, RV
antifreeze needs to be run through the pump as outlined in the steps below.
NOTE: Using a pump protector/winterizer or RV antifreeze is to provide proper
lubrication to the internal seals of the pump regardless of temperature or
environment.
1. Obtain a funnel, 6 ounces (170 mL) of RV
Antifreeze, and a 16" to 36" (40-91 cm)
section of garden hose with a male hose
connector attached to one end.
NOTIcE: Risk of Property Damage. Use only RV
Antifreeze. Any other antifreeze is corrosive and
can damage the pump.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Connect the length of garden hose to the
water inlet of the pump.
4. Add RV Antifreeze to hose as shown.
5. Pull starter rope slowly several times until antifreeze comes out of the high
pressure hose connection of the pump.
6. Remove garden hose from water inlet of pump.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire.

pRESSURE WASHER

1. Drain all water from high pressure hose and wrap it onto hose wrap.
2. Drain all water from the spray gun and wand by holding spray gun in a vertical
position with nozzle end pointing down and squeezing trigger. Store in gun
holder.
3. Store detergent siphon hose, if so equipped, so it is protected from damage.
STORAGE
17 - ENG
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