GreenWorks GPW 1600 Operator's Manual page 22

QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEdURE
If you cannot do the Optimum Winterizing procedure, you can still protect your pressure washer from
winter damage by doing below:
■ Disconnect all water connections.
■ Turn on the machine for a few second, until the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately.
■ Do not allow high-pressure hose to become kinked.
■ Store the machine and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not store
near furnace or other sources of heat as it may dry out the pump seals.
C A U T I O N :
Drain gun assembly of any remaining water. Aim gun downwards and squeeze trigger.
SHUTTING dOWN ANd CLEANING UP
■ (If you are not using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) When you have finished using the detergent
injection system, fill detergent bottle with clean water. Siphon water at low-pressure for one minute so
that all detergent is flushed through system. Remove detergent bottle and rinse it thoroughly.
■ Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit.
■ Press trigger to release any remaining water pressure.
■ Turn the switch to "OFF" (0) position.
■ Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
■ Engage gun safety lock.
W A R N I N G
Turn off water supply and squeeze trigger to depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury due to discharge of high-pressure water.
TAKING A BREAK
If taking a break of five minutes or more.
■ Engage gun safety lock.
■ Turn unit to "OFF" (O) position.
■ Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
I M P O R T A N T :
The use of a pump protector is recommended when storing to help prevent a against freezing over the
winter months. It also help prevent the seals from drying out while sitting in storage in all climates.
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