Storing The Pressure Washer - RIDGID RD80944 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE

STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER

NOTE: Regular use of fuel stabilizer and pump protector
will give you better performance of the unit and increase
the life of the pump. See the Replacement Parts List for
available sizes and part numbers of these items and call
customer service to order.
WARNING:
While storing, keep at least 3 feet of clearance on
all sides of this product, including overhead. Allow a
minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time before
storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust gases
could be hot enough to ignite combustible objects.
Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it.
It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always
empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent
bucket before storing.
 Drain the fel tank completely by running the pressure
washer until the gas runs out. Stored gas can go stale in
30 days.
NOTE: Make sure the water supply is connected and
turned on when allowing the pressure washer engine to
run.
 Make sure the engine switch is in the OFF position and
and fuel valve is closed.
 Disconnect the water connection.
 Empty the pump by pulling on the starter grip and rope
about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from
the pump.
NOTICE:
The use of a pump protector is strongly
recommended after each use and before storing
to prevent cold weather and seal damage during
storage.
 Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant
as described in Changing Engine Lubricant earlier in
this manual.
 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle
lubricant through the spark plug hole into the combustion
chamber.
 Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or
three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
 Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
 Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
 Clean the air filter.
 Extend the starter grip rope to check its condition. If
the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by an
authorized service center.
 Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store. Do not allow
the hose to become kinked.
 Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
 Pull the starter grip and rope three or four times to clean
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
 Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
 Reconnect the spark plug wire.
 Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator's
manual.
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