Storage - Craftsman CMXGWAS020733 Manual Del Operario

Storage

WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable, which could cause burns or fire,
resulting in death or serious injury . Do not store
fuel near ignition source .
1 . Empty detergent tank as follows:
a . Place suitable container under barbed fitting on
detergent tank and and remove detergent tube .
Remove the tanks cover, tip pressure washer
forward slightly and empty tank contents into
container .
b . Reconnect hose to barbed fitting on tank .
c . Add 1 pint (0 .5 liter) of clean fresh water to
detergent tank and close tanks cover .
2 . Flush detergent tank by running pressure washer with
the black spray tip . Flush until tank is empty .
Protecting Fuel System
3 . Treat or drain fuel from pressure washer as fuel can
become stale when stored over 30 days .
Each time you fill the container with fuel, add STA-BIL
360°® PROTECTION™ to the fuel as specified by the
manufacturer's instructions . This keeps fuel fresh and
decreases fuel-related problems or contamination in the
fuel system .
It is not necessary to drain fuel from the engine when STA-
BIL 360°® PROTECTION™ is added as instructed . Before
storage, turn the engine ON for 2 minutes to move the fuel
and stabilizer through the fuel system .
If fuel in the engine has not been treated with STA-
BIL 360°® PROTECTION™, it must be drained into an
approved container . Then run
lack of fuel .
the engine until it stops from
Protecting the Pressure Washer
4 . Turn off water and purge system .
5 . Disconnect and drain all hoses, spray gun and spray
wand .
6 . Empty pump of all liquids by pulling recoil handle
about six times .
NOTICE Store spray gun indoors and keep from freezing.
Protecting the Pump
7 . Treat pump with Pump Saver .
Use Pump Saver to protect pump from damage caused by
mineral deposits and freezing . It also lubricates pistons
and seals . See Common Service Parts.
Read and follow all Pump Saver warnings and instructions .
If Pump Saver is not available, connect a 3 ft (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet . Pour RV-antifreeze
(antifreeze without alcohol) into hose . Pull recoil handle
twice . Disconnect hose .
NOTICE You must protect your product from freezing
temperatures . Failure to do so will permanently damage
your pump and spray gun rendering your product
inoperable .
8 . Store unit in a clean and dry area .
WARNING! Storage covers could cause a fire
resulting in death or serious injury . Do not place a
storage cover over a hot pressure washer . Let
product cool before installing cover .
Pump Saver Storage
1 . On the back of the accessory tray, insert rubber strap
into first opening until it locks .
2 . Set the Pump Saver bottle in the space between the
two slots .
3 . Wrap the strap over the bottle and feed through the
slot and hook onto knob .
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