DeVillbiss Air Power Company Excell A20118 - Manual (Page 16)

16- ENG A20118
STORAGE
ENGINE
Consult the Engine Owners Manual for
the man u fac tur er's recommendations
for storage.
PUMP
The manufacturer recommends using
a pump protector/winterizer, such as
D
E
WALT DP80, when storing the unit
for more than 30 days and/or when
freezing temperatures are expected.
If a pump protector/winterizer is not
available, RV antifreeze or windshield
washer fluid needs to be run through
the pump as outlined in the steps
below.
NOTE: Using a pump protector/
winterizer, RV antifreeze or windshield
washer fluid is to provide proper
lubrication to the internal seals of the
pump regardless of temperature or
environment.
1. Obtain a funnel, 6 oz. of RV
antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid, and 16–36" (40.6 to 95 cm)
of garden hose with a male hose
connector attached to one end.
Risk of property
damage. Use only
RV antifreeze. Any other an ti freeze is
corrosive and can damage pump.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Connect length of garden hose
to water inlet of pump.
4. Add RV antifreeze or windshield
washer fluid to hose as shown.
5. Pull engine starter rope slowly
several times until antifreeze/
washer fluid comes out of high-
pressure hose con nec tion of
pump.
6. Remove garden hose from water
inlet of pump.
HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER
INLET FILTER
This screen fi lter should be checked
periodically and cleaned if necessary.
1. Remove
fi lter
Filter Screen
by grasping
end and
removing it
from water
inlet of pump
as shown.
2. Clean fi lter by fl ushing it with
water on both sides.
3. Re-insert fi lter into water inlet of
pump. NOTE: Cone side faces out.
NOTE: Do not operate pressure
washer without fi lter properly installed.