-Make sure it is filled with gas before making snow because a refill in the middle of making snow takes time and makes more work for the operaitor
-Make a sure you turn the water faucet on before running the power washe to avoid dry ruunning the motor
-Store the power washer and its hoses in a warm place after snow making to avoid freeze ups which could be costly when you try to run it the next time you want to make snow
-Fill engine up with oil because long hours of operation without oil will ruin your engine.
-Get a power washer that has a 100% duty cycle
-Get one with a 100% duty cycle
-Air compressors used for snow making should be run on oil because oil-less compressors burn out the motor too fast
-Try to rent many different air compressors to see which one suits you the best. If you go ahead an buy on that you think will work and it doesnt, you are stuck with a 200+ purchase that wont be put to use
-If using a gas run air compressor, make sure the gas tank is filled before making snow to save time.
-To get the best operation out of your air compressor, make a small box to fit around it to contain some of the heat and reduce noise levels. Poke a few 1/2" holes to let exaust out and fresh air in
-Running with power washer & air compressor
1.) Start up air compressor and unplug air hose to let the pressure build up and the engine warm up
2.) Plug water and air hoses in to the snow gun
3.) Turn on water faucet
4.) Start up pressure washer.
-At this point, water should be comming out of the snow gun and the compresor should be running
5.) Plug air hose back into the compressor and begin to make snow