Craftsman 020395 Operation Manual - Page 21

WINTERSTORAGE NOTICE You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures. • Failureto do so will permanentlydamageyour pumpand render your unit inoperable. • Freezedamageis 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. • Failureto do so will permanentlydamageyour pumpand render your unit inoperable. • Freezedamageis 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. 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. 3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. ,A WARNING Storage covers can be flammable. • DONOTplacea storagecoverovera hot pressurewasher. • Let equipmenct oolfor a sufficienttime beforeplacingthe coveron the equipment. 4. Store unit in a clean and dry area. 21