Echo PWE-1800 Manuel De L'opérateur page 20

• DO NOT store the power washer where it is exposed to freezing
temperatures unless you use a commercially available pump protector to
treat the pump. It is recommended that you use a pump protector to treat
the pump for storing in freezing temperatures. Freezing will damage the
pump unless a pump protector is added to the power washer.
• Remove lance from the gun and place in the accessory holder. Place the gun in
the accessory holder one the side. Lances are placed into any of the slots in the
back of the unit. Make sure to discard any remaining detergent from the bottle.
Flush the bottle and nozzle head with fresh water to prevent clogging.
• When your pressure washing session has been completed, turn off the power
switch located on the front of the power washer. Unplug the power cord from
the outlet. Turn off the water supply. Pull the trigger on the spray gun 2-3 times
to drain out the excess water and to release any remaining water pressure.
Disconnect the garden hose adapter from the water inlet. Do not allow the power
washer to run with no water flowing through it.
• Remove detergent tank and clean completely. Residual chemical will stick to
the container and can cause the detergent injector to clock and not function
properly.
• Remove high pressure hose from spray gun and unscrew the other end of the
high pressure hose from the power washer.
• Wrap the power cord around the L-shaped tabs on the right side of the machine
when facing it.
• The pressure hose is stored on the hose hook located on the back of the handle.
• If not using or if storing your power washer for more than one month, run a
commercially available pump protector to treat the pump through it.
See the section on Pump Protection for more information.
PUMP PROTECTION
A commercially available pump protector is a product that protects and prolongs
the life of the pump. This will keep the internal parts of the pump lubricated and
protected from freezing while being stored in ALL climates. It also assists with
protection from internal corrosion.
PUMP PROTECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the previous storage instructions for your power washer. To prevent
staining, protect the surface under the power washer from any excess fluid. Wear
eye protection when using this product.
1. Turn off your power washer.
2. Disconnect garden hose.
3. Shake the bottle well before connecting to the power washer.
4. Screw the garden hose adapter to the commercially available pump protector.
5. Click onto pump inlet (clear quick connect filter).
6. Turn the valve on the bottle to the open position.
7. Turn the power washer on. Turn the power washer off as soon as the pump
protector fluid begins to exit the water outlet - nozzle.
8. Turn the valve on the bottle to the off position and remove the pump protector
bottle valve assembly from the power washer.
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