I live in southern California. It NEVER gets below freezing where I live. However, I only use my power washer (with a Honda engine) about once a year. Since I store it in non-freezing weather is this something I should still use for storage OR not worry about it? I live in southern California. It NEVER gets below freezing where I live. However, I only use my power washer (with a Honda engine) about once a year. Since I store it in non-freezing weather is... » Read More I live in southern California. It NEVER gets below freezing where I live. However, I only use my power washer (with a Honda engine) about once a year. Since I store it in non-freezing weather is this something I should still use for storage OR not worry about it? « Show Less
1179399
The coupler of the can did not fit on my washer. So I used short(about 2' long) garden water hose or any hose with male garden hose connector on one end, connected to pressure washer and stick in a funnel on other end of hose. Hold funnel higher than highest point of the pump without making sharp kink/bend. Poured automotive antifreeze until the antifreeze begin to flow out of other end of the pump outlet. It will protect the pump from freeze/rust through out period of storage economically. Be careful not spilling antifreeze where pets can injest liquid. Found it to be economical. Good luck. The coupler of the can did not fit on my washer. So I used short(about 2' long) garden water hose or any hose with male garden hose connector on one end, connected to pressure washer and stick in a funnel on other end of hose. Hold funnel higher than highest point of the pump without making sharp kink/bend. Poured automotive antifreeze until the antifreeze begin to flow out of other end of the pump outlet. It will protect the pump from freeze/rust through out period of storage economically. Be careful not spilling antifreeze where pets can injest liquid. Found it to be economical. Good luck.
1179400
This is something you should do even though it doesn't get below freezing. This will help lubricate the piston and seals and get rid of any mineral deposits left by standing water in pump. It doesn't take much product to force out the left over water.
1179401
If it NEVER gets below freezing, I wouldn't worry about it. I think it's basically a type of antifreeze in a can, because you can NEVER drain ALL of the water out and water expands when frozen which damages the unit. I'm talking about experience, because I DID NOT USE this product the first year that I had mine and had to replace the pump. NICE!!!
1973522
It clearly says it on there not to leave it out. But I have no where to store it so I have left it out for 5 months, but I also live in California where we have no seasons. I am sure for the price you pay, you probably want it to last so keep it in the garage :)
46817
The self life lasted long but the weather condition drains the power like a batterie in cold weather it also condenses water on outside of can from heat to cold . I have reg. sprays but but never had any failure but man do u wanna take the change? Please try an keep around same temp. When taken out try not to expose it to cold weathe and the hot body heat like all self protection stuff keep close to body for fast use. I have found. In the house about a year going in an out depends.
1202470
I use mine year round BUT I'm in Louisianna-- we hit Temps around 10deg last year--leave mine under the hood--So I think as long as you leave it somewhat protected should be fine
1207951
I take it down and store it in my storage shed. We don't get much (any) snow in south Louisiana.
565491
Yes, the hoses were placed outside in between 10 to 20 degree weather. the thermostates are built into and are part of the hoses. These hoses froze up solid and never did thaw during this time. These were top of the line very expensive hoses in which the manufacturer even stated that they would not need to be drained after usage, but in fact stated that after no more than 15 minutes that they would thaw and water would flow. We always drained the hoses, but they froze up during use and would not thaw even though they remained plugged in for hours. Rechecked power, and made sure they were both powered up and have good solid grounds. Still did not work. A lot to pay for a non working product. Yes, the hoses were placed outside in between 10 to 20 degree weather. the thermostates are built into and are part of the hoses. These hoses froze up solid and never did thaw during this time. These were top of the line very expensive hoses in which the manufacturer even stated that they would not need to be drained after usage, but in fact stated that after no more than 15 minutes that they would thaw and water would flow. We always drained the hoses, but they froze up during use and would not thaw even though they remained plugged in for hours. Rechecked power, and made sure they... » Read More Yes, the hoses were placed outside in between 10 to 20 degree weather. the thermostates are built into and are part of the hoses. These hoses froze up solid and never did thaw during this time. These were top of the line very expensive hoses in which the manufacturer even stated that they would not need to be drained after usage, but in fact stated that after no more than 15 minutes that they would thaw and water would flow. We always drained the hoses, but they froze up during use and would not thaw even though they remained plugged in for hours. Rechecked power, and made sure they were both powered up and have good solid grounds. Still did not work. A lot to pay for a non working product. « Show Less
536975
My advice is...don't buy this mower. I stored the battery over the winter in my garage which is insulated from the elements. Not too hot, not too cold. When I went to install it this spring, the battery had swollen and would not fit into the mower without a great deal of force. Once inserted, I could only get about 15minutes of use out of it. I ended up buying a new mower, a gas-powered Honda, this spring and it's been flawless. As much as I want to be environmentally correct, this mower wouldn't let me achieve that end. Good luck.
1618260
It's oil cooled... really needs to be stored in a warm place before use... turn it on and use it if you have stored in a warmer place... trip circuit breakers left and right if you have left it out in the cold. Really doesn't want to run other wise. Personally, I love it. Runs like a champ, just does not like any cold starts.
956595
If you live in a warm weather climate you can leave this outside. With the temperature changes we have had recently I would hesitate to leave it outside in case of freezing. This is a remarkable little unit and the only drawback is the cheap handheld sprayer they give you. I went out and purchased a new sprayer and this unit works great.
180850
If your tripping breakers its because if you are using this outside in low temps. The oil in the crankcase is getting too thick, so either don't use it outside in the winter or try keeping it warm. I only use mine inside and I have had no problems with it at all.
898630
Mine's been outdoors since I got it last year and it's been great. I live in Georgia and we did have some freezing temps but not in the sustained way you'd have up north.
324295
I live in northern NJ, where the winter temps range in the teens to low 20's. The tenders have kept my batteries fines for years. A college buddy lives near Fairbanks Alaska. He keeps his cars on tenders through each winter night to prevent the battery from freezing or going down. In the morning, he disconnects, drives to work, and then attaches again at their special parking lots. They are designed for heater and battery plug-ins.
238710
The way I have understood it, and used the product, is when "winterizing" my machine and getting ready for an extended period of non-use. It's supposedly used mainly for cleaning out and "anti-freezing" the pump. I don't live in a particularly cold winter climate (SE United States) but it does drop well below freezing sometimes during the winter. But, using it prior to using the pump the first time: NOT NECESSARY.
1361199
We have used this generator in below freezing temperatures and it worked fine. I never saw anything in the manual however.
2057058
I live in northern Ohio, it goes below freezing regular in the winter. That is supposed to damage the compressor because the oil is cold and stiff and starts hard. I went on ebay and got a Temp controlled outlet for 15 bucks and a little (the smallest they had) stick-on oil pan heater. I sanded the paint off a little spot on the compressor and put it on. It comes on at 35 degrees F and goes off at 45. If you are going to have a freezer out in the cold I think you have to do this to keep from ruining the compressor. So far it's working OK, this freezer goes down to almost 0 F, so it's running at 15 degrees.
727307
I live in Alabama & it get's HOT.. For me, I store mine outside in a Shed and on my Porch..So they go through heat & cold but--- I absolutely would not expose to the direct sunlight..The sun would expand the fuel inside causing Pressure Buildup ... Kind of like a pressure cooker..
458402
I live in western Washington and I store mine in a shed. I would not store outside. We get plenty of rain and some snow and electric mowers are common here. This mower has a cord not a battery so cold should not affect it.