Shutdown Instructions
1.
Run only clean water through the entire chemical/detergent
system, then turn chemical/detergent injection valve to OFF.
INJECTION HAZARD: Fluids under high pressure from spray or
leaks can penetrate the skin and cause extremely serious injury,
including death or the need for amputation.
2.
If engine is equipped with throttle lever, position lever to IDLE.
3.
Turn engine switch to OFF.
4.
If engine is equipped with a fuel valve, turn valve to CLOSED
position.
5.
Turn water supply to OFF.
6.
Open gun to relieve pressure, and drain as much water as pos
sible.
7.
Remove inlet garden hose.
8.
For safety and your liability protection, remove high pressure hose
and store gun/wand in a secure place with this owners manual to
eliminate the possibility of unauthorized and untrained personnel
from operating the machine.
Winterize The Machine
Whenever your machine will be subjected to freezing temperatures,
severe damage could occur caused by freezing inside the components.
To prevent costly repairs, follow these steps: (Freeze damage is NOT
covered by the manufacturers warranty.)
1.
Be sure the machine is OFF, water supply is disconnected, and
pressure has been relieved.
2.
Obtain a one-gallon container or NONTOXIC (RV) antifreeze.
3.
Install a suction hose from the pump inlet (garden hose fitting) into
the NONTOXIC antifreeze. Following operation instructions, start
the engine and squeeze trigger on spray gun allowing the pump to
draw anti freeze through the entire system. Once antifreeze
appears at the end of the wand, turn the engine off.
4.
Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure, and remove the high
pressure hose, gun/wand and store in a secure place with the
owners manual to eliminate unauthorized and untrained personnel
from operating the machine.
5.
See engine owner's manual for proper engine storage.
6.
When preparing to operate the pressure washer again, simply
reconnect to pressure system water supply, attach the high
pressure hose assembly, turn the water to "ON" and squeeze
trigger allowing water to pass through the system. (Do not start
engine.) Once the liquid becomes clear water at the end of the
wand, you are ready to begin operating your pressure washer as
referenced in this manual.
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Pressure Washer Operation Manual