Briggs & Stratton BRUTE 2500 PSI - Manual (Page 22)

Winter Storage
To protect the unit from freezing temperatures:
1. Empty cleaning tank as follows:
a. Disconnect detergent siphon hose connected to
barbed hose fitting on pump. Place end of detergent
siphon hose into suitable container.
b. Rotate detergent shut-off valve to “On” position and
open the tanks cover. Gravity will empty tank
contents into container.
c. Reconnect detergent siphon hose to barbed hose
fitting on pump. Add 0.5 liter of clean fresh water to
cleaning tank and close tanks cover.
2. Flush cleaning system by turning detergent shut-off
valve to “On” position, slide adjustable nozzle forward
to low pressure mode and run pressure washer. Flush
until cleaning tank is empty. Turn its detergent shut-off
valve to “Off” position.
3. Shut off engine, turn off water supply, point spray gun
in a safe direction and squeeze trigger to relieve
trapped pressure, engage trigger lock on spray gun and
let engine cool.
4. Follow steps 1-3 in the previous section After Each Use.
5. Use pump saver, Model 6039, to treat pump. This
minimizes freeze damage and lubricates pistons and
seals.
6. If pump saver is not available, connect a 3 ft. (1 m)
section of garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour
RV-antifreeze (antifreeze without alcohol) into hose.
Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect 3 ft. (1 m) hose.
7. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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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.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can cut through skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected,
which can cause injury.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.