Storage, Winter storage, Long term storage – Craftsman 580.752300 User Manual
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STORAGE
WINTER STORAGE
NOTICE
You must protect your unit from freezing temperatures.
Failure to do so will permanently damage your pump and
render your unit inoperable.
Freeze damage is not covered under warranty.
To protect the unit
from
freezing temperatures:
1. Follow steps 1 "4 in the previous section
After Each Use.
2.
Use pump saver, available at Sears retail Item 6039, 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.
LONG TERM 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 leads to 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:
If adding a fuel additive, fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, if
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage. Engine and fuel can be stored
up to 24 months with additive.
• Add fuel additive following manufacturer’s instructions.
» Make sure you have water supply to pump inlet
connected and turned ON.
® Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that
treated fuel has replaced the untreated fuel in the
carburetor.
® Stop engine and move fuel valve lever to “Off” position.
Draining Fuel Tank
and
Carburetor:
if fuel additive is not used, remove all fuel from tank and
carburetor.
•
Place an approved fuel container below carburetor and
use a funnel to avoid spilling fuel.
•
Remove carburetor drain bolt
(A)
and sediment cup
(B),
then move fuel valve lever to
“On”
position.
After all fuel has drained into container, reinstall
bolt and sediment cup. Tighten both securely.
drain
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