Prepare Engine For Storage; Change Oil; Prepare Pump For Storage - Generac 49-ST-CSA El Manual Del Propietario

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
NOTE: If fuel has not been treated with fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved
container. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel. Use of fuel stabilizer in fuel storage
container is recommended to keep fuel fresh.

Prepare Engine for Storage

1. Change engine oil.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Pour a tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean
engine oil or spray a suitable fogging
agent into cylinder.
4. Pull starter recoil
distribute oil in cylinder.
5. Install spark plug.
6. Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt.
This will close valves so moisture cannot
enter engine cylinder. Gently release
recoil.

Change Oil

Change engine oil before storage. See
Change Engine Oil.

Prepare Pump for Storage

NOTE: If not using power washer for more
than 30 days, prepare engine and pump for
storage.
Protect unit from freezing temperatures.
Failure to do so will permanently damage
pump and render unit inoperable. Freeze
damage is not covered under warranty.
Protect unit from freezing temperatures as
follows:
1. Shut engine OFF.
2. Turn fuel valve to OFF.
3. Turn water supply OFF.
4. Point spray gun in a safe direction, and
squeeze trigger
pressure.
5. Let engine cool.
6. Disconnect hoses from spray gun and
high-pressure outlet on panel. Drain water
from hoses, spray gun, and lance. Use a
rag to wipe off components.
7. See Figure 4-15. Disconnect short pump
hose from pump using quick disconnect
(A).
16
several times to
to relieve trapped
A
Figure 4-15. Disconnect Pump Hose
8. Empty pump of all remaining liquids.
9. Pull recoil handle approximately six times
to remove remaining liquid from pump.
10. Winterize pump with Generac Pump
Shield™. This minimizes freeze damage
and lubricates pistons and seals.
NOTE: If Generac Pump Shield™ is not
available, connect a 3 ft (1 m) section of
garden hose to water inlet adapter. Pour RV-
antifreeze (alcohol free antifreeze) into hose.
Pull recoil handle twice. Disconnect hose.
Connect short pump hose to pump using
quick disconnect and store unit in a clean and
dry area.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
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