With the onset of winter weather, remember to protect your equipment. Any machines that have not been prepped for winter need to be protected NOW. If a machine is stored in any non-insulated, non-heated area; it WIL freeze. I have had machines come in with split pressure controls, split cylinders, burst hoses, etc. that were in a camper shell, a van, a storage shed, even a garage. Water freezing is one of the most powerful forces on Earth.
So.
Really clean your machine, hose and gun with warm soapy water. Rinse until water is clear, not milky. Either fill with anti-freeze and leave prime valve open or, better still, fill with anti-freeze and disconnect all hoses. Yes, you can store with all systems empty, but leave prime valve open anyway or disconnect hoses.
Remember, just like you tell your customers; prevention and protection is the cheapest maintenance.
