Dirty Hand Tools 101087, Operation Manual

Storage

Drain the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area

away from ignition sources. If the engine is

hot from use, shut the engine off and wait

for it to cool before draining fuel.

Do not smoke near the fuel tank.

1.  Turn off engine. Squeeze spray gun trigger until all 

pressure is removed. Remove all hose connections. Turn 

on machine for a few seconds to release all water in 

system.

2.  Wait for the engine to cool, then clean the engine with a 

clean cloth.

3.  When the pressure washer is to be stored for longer than 

20 days, prepare the engine for storage by emptying the 

fuel tank and draining all fuel lines. 

4.   Remove the drain bolt from the bottom of the carburetor 

bowl and allow the fuel to drain.

5.  Clean out area around spark plug and remove. Pour 

one tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder through 

the spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug, but leave 

the spark plug wire disconnected. Pull recoil starter 

handle to distribute oil in the cylinder. Stop after one 

or two revolutions when you feel the piston start the 

compression stroke (when you start to feel resistance).

6.  Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to all uncoated 

metal parts.

7.  Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilated area that does 

not reach freezing temperatures,out of reach of children 

and away from water heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces and 

other ignition sources. 

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CYLINDER

ASSEMBLY

DRAIN

PLUG

BOLT

AIR FILTER 

COVER

SPARK

PLUG 

WIRE

MUFFLER

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WARNING