Use either rv antifreeze or a can of pump saver.
Winterize pressure washer rv antifreeze.
Easy tell is an accessible drain and fill plug bolt then.
Choose the correct antifreeze.
If you use rv antifreeze you ll want to rig up a hose to the inlet of the pump and a funnel to outlet.
Run the washer for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze with any water that remains in the pump.
Attach pump saver hose to the inlet of the pump.
Then put 1 quart of the rv type antifreeze in the basket.
A brief video on how to store and winterize your westinghouse gas pressure washer.
With lots of plumbing and areas for water and moisture to hide winterizing your rv is a critical step in saving yourself a lot of expensive fixes once things start to thaw.
Rv antifreeze is used to winterize a rv s water lines potable water lines not in the engine.
It works really well with pressure washer since it goes through the machine s water lines not in the engine.
Just like a pump saver rv antifreeze also prevents water from freezing inside the pressure washer pump and damaging it therefore making it a great.
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Rv antifreeze is propylene glycol based and is non toxic so is safe to use in the washing machine.
We walk you through how to store your pressure washer for 1 month 3 month.
Finally unplug the washer or turn off power.
You will need a fuel stabilizer for your ryobi pressure washer or any power washer that burns dinosaur bones pressure washer pump saver oil or rv antifreeze be sure to check your manual many power washers under 3 to 4 hundred dollars use sealed pumps you can t do maintenance on.
It s main difference with normal antifreeze is that it is non toxic and biodegradable making it perfect for a pressure washer.
Furthermore this is a lot cheaper too.
In the video above we list a step by step walkthrough of the winterization process.
Though on its own it won t provide anti rust protection it s a great non toxic antifreeze.
Winterize pressure washer with rv antifreeze instead.