Pump Maintenance; Storing The Pressure Washer - Power Stroke PS80979B Manual Del Operador

PUMP MAINTENANCE

Routinely make a visual inspection of the pump. If you no-
tice any leaking of lubricant around the pump seals, take
the pressure washer to a qualified service center for repair.
There are no user serviceable parts to the pressure washer
pump. Any attempt to service or alter the pump may dam-
age the pressure washer and void your product warranty.

STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER

See Figure 17.
NOTE: Regular use of fuel stabilizer and pump protector
will give you better performance of the unit and increase
the life of the pump.
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 soap tank
before storing.
 Drain the fuel 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 on/off switch and fuel valve are in the OFF
position.
 Disconnect both the high pressure hose and the garden
hose from the pump.
 Empty the pump by pulling on the starter grip and rope
about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from
the pump.
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MAINTENANCE
 Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant.
 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
 Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter grip and rope
 Inspect the spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
 Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
 Clean the air filter.
 Extend the starter grip and rope to check its condition.
 Remove all hoses. Coil the hoses and store as shown.
 Store the unit and accessories in an area that does not
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
 Pull the starter grip and rope three or four times to clean
 Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
 Reconnect the spark plug wire.
 Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator's
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NOTICE:
The use of a pump protector is required after each use
and before storing to prevent cold weather and seal
damage during storage. Failure to use pump protector
will void your warranty.
Pour about a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, four-cycle
lubricant through the spark plug hole into the combustion
chamber.
two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
disconnected.
If the rope is frayed, have it replaced immediately by a
qualified service center.
Do not allow the hose to become kinked.
reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or
other sources of heat that could dry out the pump seals.
lubricant from the combustion chamber.
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
manual.