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WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
Optimum Winterizing Procedure
Material required: Pump saver
Winterizing your pressure washer will help
protect and prolong its life. It is strongly recom-
mend you follow the below steps using a pump
saver. This will keep the internal parts
lubricated, protected from rust, and prevents the
pump from freezing.
1.
Connect the pump saver hose onto the
adaptor and quick-connect coupling.
2.
Depress button on top of antifreeze
container.
3.
Continue until fluid exits the pump outlet.
4.
Remove the hose from pump inlet.
Pump saver is available at your local hardware
stores.
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Alternative Procedure
If you cannot perform the Optimum Winterizing
procedure, you can still protect your pressure
washer from winter-damage:
1.
Disconnect all water connections.
2.
Turn on the machine for a few seconds.
Press trigger to bleed any remaining water
in the pump. Turn off immediately.
3.
Remove the gun and hose from the
pressure washer. Drain any excess water.
Roll hose carefully and do not allow hose to
be kinked.
4.
Store the machine and accessories in a
room that does not reach freezing tempera-
tures. Do not store near furnace or other
Fig.11
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