Winterizing & Storing Your Mower or Small Engine

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When storing your pressure washer for more than 30 days, take preventative steps to protect the pump and other components from cold damage. [6]

Stale gas can lead to component failures and costly repairs. [1]

90% of all fuel sold in the U.S. is an ethanol blend. [2]

Gasoline is normally used as a fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines. [7]

Gasoline is chemically enhanced with gasoline additives. [8]

Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer throughout the system. [3]

When putting your pressure washer in storage, ensure no water remains in the pump. [4]

Store your pressure washer in a cool, dry place, cleaned of dirt, grime, and moisture. [5]

Pressure washer water pumps need relatively low oil recommended by the manufacturer, as specified in the owner's manual. [0]

Sources

  1. briggsandstratton.com: Pressure washer water pumps need relatively low oil recommended by the manufacturer, as specified in the owner's manual.
  2. briggsandstratton.com: stale gas can lead to component failures and costly repairs
  3. briggsandstratton.com: 90% of all fuel sold in the U.S. is an ethanol blend
  4. briggsandstratton.com: Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer throughout the system
  5. briggsandstratton.com: When putting your pressure washer in storage, it is important that no water remains in the pump
  6. briggsandstratton.com: Store your pressure washer in a cool, dry place, cleaned of dirt, grime, and moisture
  7. briggsandstratton.com: When storing your pressure washer for more than 30 days, it is important to take preventative steps to protect the pump
  8. wikipedia.org: normally used as a fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines
  9. wikipedia.org: later chemically enhanced with gasoline additives