Winter Storage; Long Term Storage - Briggs & Stratton BRUTE Manual Del Operador

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 1-6 in the previous section After
Each Use.
2. Use pump saver, Model 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.
Protect Fuel System
Fuel Additive:
Fuel will become stale when stored over 30 days.
Stale fuel causes acids and gum deposits to form in
the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Prior
to storage, if gasoline has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained from the engine into an
approved container. Then run engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
When fuel stabilizers are used according to their
instructions, there is no need to drain the gasoline
from the engine prior to storage. Use Briggs &
Stratton FRESH START™ fuel stabilizer, available as
a liquid additive or a drip concentrated liquid cartridge.
Run the engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer
throughout the fuel system. Engine and fuel can then
be stored up to 24 months.
If gasoline is drained, the use of a fuel stabilizer in the
storage container is still recommended to maintain
freshness.
Change Oil
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase.
Refill with recommended grade. See Changing
Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance.
Oil Cylinder Bore
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce
(15 ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
• Install spark plug and pull starter handle slowly to
distribute oil.
Protecting the Pump
To protect the pump from damage caused by mineral
deposits or freezing, use PumpSaver, Model 6039, to
treat pump. This prevents freeze damage and
lubricates pistons and seals.
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.
NOTE: PumpSaver is available as an optional
accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer.
Contact the nearest authorized service center to
purchase PumpSaver.
To use PumpSaver, make sure the pressure washer
is turned off and disconnected from supply water.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings given on
the PumpSaver container.
Other Storage Tips
1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another
unless it has been treated as described in Protect
Fuel System.
2. Replace fuel container if it starts to rust. Rust
and/or dirt in fuel can cause problems if it's used
with this unit.
3. Cover unit with a suitable protective cover that
does not retain moisture.
WARNING
Storage covers can be flammable.
• DO NOT place a storage cover over a hot pressure
washer.
• Let equipment cool for a sufficient time before placing the
cover on the equipment.
4. Store unit in a clean and dry area.
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