Winter Storage; Prepare Fuel System For Storage; Change Oil; Prepare Pump For Storage - Generac 0068090 Manual Del Usuario

• Replace fuel container if rust is present.
Rust in fuel will cause fuel system prob-
lems.
• Cover unit with a suitable protective, mois-
ture resistant cover.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
• Always store power washers and fuel away
from heat and ignition sources.

Winter Storage

See subsection Prepare Pump for Storage.
NOTE: If not using power washer for more
than 30 days, prepare engine and pump for
storage.

Prepare Fuel System for Storage

Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and
damage fuel system components. Keep fuel
fresh, use fuel stabilizer.
If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, pre-
pare and run engine and pump for long term
storage. Run engine for 2 minutes to circulate
stabilizer throughout fuel system. Adequately
prepared fuel can be stored up to 24 months.
NOTE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an
approved container. Run engine until it
stops from lack of fuel. Use of fuel stabi-
lizer in fuel storage container is recom-
mended to keep fuel fresh.
1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine
oil or spray a suitable fogging agent into
cylinder.
4. Pull starter recoil several times to distrib-
ute oil in cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt.
This will close valves so moisture cannot
enter engine cylinder. Gently release
recoil.
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Change Oil

Change engine oil before storage. See, sub-
section Change Engine Oil.

Prepare Pump for Storage

Failure to protect unit from freezing tempera-
tures will permanently damage pump and ren-
der unit inoperable. Freeze damage is not
covered under warranty.
Protect unit from freezing temperatures as fol-
lows:
1. Shut engine OFF.
2. Turn water supply OFF.
3. Point spray gun in a safe direction, and
squeeze trigger to relieve trapped pres-
sure.
4. Let engine cool.
5. Disconnect hoses from spray gun and
high-pressure outlet on pump. Drain water
from hoses, spray gun, and lance. Use a
rag to wipe off components.
6. Empty pump of all remaining liquids.
7. Turn engine start switch and fuel valve to
OFF.
8. Pull recoil handle approximately six times
to remove remaining liquid from pump.
9. Winterize pump with pump saver. This
minimizes freeze damage and lubricates
pistons and seals.
NOTE: If pump saver is not available, con-
nect 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.
Store unit in a clean and dry area.
Operator's Manual for Power Washer