Winterstorage; Long Term Storage - Craftsman 580.752251 Instrucciones De Uso

WINTERSTORAGE
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failureto do so will permanently damage your pumpand render
your unit inoperable.
• Freeze damageis not coveredunderwarranty.
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Follow steps 1-4 in the previous section AfterEach Use.
2. Use pump saver, availableat Sears retail item 7174403,
to treat pump. This minimizes freeze damage and
lubricates pistons and seals.
3. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3-foot section
of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose. Pull
recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3-foot hose.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
LONGTERM STORAGE
If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than
30 days, you must prepare the engine and pump for long
term storage.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leadsto separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Additive:
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESHSTART® fuel stabilizer, available as a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to
24 months.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container. Run
the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a fuel
stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade. See ChangingEngine Oil.
Protect Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, item 7174403, to treat
pump. This prevents freeze damageand lubricates pistons
and seals.
NOTE:PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory. It is
not included with the pressure washer. Contact your local
Searsservice center to purchase PumpSaver.
NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing
temperatures.
• Failure to do so will permanently damageyour pumpand render
your unit inoperable.
• Freeze damage is notcoveredunderwarranty.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer is turned
off and disconnected from supply water. Readand follow all
instructions and warnings given on the PumpSaver container.
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3.
,A WARNING
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOTstore fuel from one season to another unless it
has been treated as described in Protect Fuel System.
Replacefuel container if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt
in fuel can cause problems if it's used with this unit.
Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture.
Storage covers can be flammable.
• DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressure washer.
• Let equipment c oolfor a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe
coveron the equipment.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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