Porter-Cable PC2525SP - Manual (Page 17)

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ENGINE
Refer to the engine manual for the
manufacturer’s recommendations for
storage.
PUMP
It is recommended that you follow
these steps to protect the internal
seals of the pressure washer when
storing the unit for an extended
period and WHEN FREEZING TEM-
PERATURES ARE EXPECTED.
NOTE: If storing the unit for more
than 30 days RV antifreeze or wind-
shield washer fluid needs to be run
through the pump. This helps pre-
vent damage within the pump head.
RV antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid is not only added for winteriz-
ing, but for proper lubrication
regardless of temperature or envi-
ronment. Storing the pump less than
30 days does not require the RV
antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid.
1. Obtain a funnel, six ounces of RV
antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid, and approximately 12 inches
of garden hose with a male hose
connector attached to one end.
Use only RV
antifreeze. Any
other antifreeze is corrosive and can
damage pump.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Disconnect high pressure hose
from pump and from spray gun.
4. Connect 12 inch length of hose to
water inlet of pump.
5. Add RV antifreeze or windshield
washer fluid to hose as shown.
6. Pull engine starter rope slowly
several times until antifreeze or
windshield washer fluid comes
out of high pressure hose connec-
tion of pump.
7. Remove short hose from water
inlet of pump.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire.
9. Drain all water from high pressure
hose, coil it, and store it in cradle
of the pressure washer handle.
10. Drain all water from spray gun and
wand by holding spray gun in a
vertical position with nozzle end
pointing down and squeezing trig-
ger. Store in gun/hose holder.
11. Store chemical hose, high pres-
sure hose, spray gun, and wand
so they are protected from dam-
age, such as being run over.
STORAGE