Operation; Before Starting The Pressure Washer; Adding/Checking Engine Fluids & Fuel - Westinghouse WPX2600 User Manual

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE
PRESSURE WASHER
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE PRESSURE
WASHER REVIEW THE SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
Location Selection – Before starting the pressure
washer, avoid exhaust and location hazards by verifying
the following:
• You have selected a location to operate the
pressure washer that is outdoors and well
ventilated.
• You have selected a location with adequate
drainage but still level enough to prevent the
pressure washer from tipping over.
• You have selected a location that is at least 5 feet
(1.5 m) away from any building, other equipment or
combustible material.
• If the pressure washer is located close to a building,
make sure it is not located near any windows,
doors and/or vents.
Always operate the pressure washer on
a surface that will prevent the pressure
washer from tipping over. Placing the
pressure washer on a surface that may
allow the pressure washer to tip over,
could cause fuel and oil to spill. Spilled
fuel can ignite if it comes in contact with
an ignition source such as a very hot
surface.
NOTICE
Operating the pressure washer on a surface with
loose material such as sand or grass clippings can
cause debris to be ingested by the pressure washer
that could:
• Block cooling vents
• Block air intake system
Check the following items before starting the engine:
1. Verify the pressure washer is properly assembled.
2. Check that recommended engine oil has been
added to proper level in the engine crankcase.
3. Add recommended fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly tightened hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts or
damage to high-pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
WARNING
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS
AND FUEL
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE PRESSURE
WASHER REVIEW THE SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline
while the pressure washer is
running can cause gasoline to
leak and come in contact with
hot surfaces that can ignite the
gasoline.
Before starting the pressure washer, always check
the level of:
• Engine oil
• Gasoline in the fuel tank
Once the pressure washer is started and the
engine gets warm, it is not safe to add gasoline to
the fuel tank or engine oil to the engine while the
engine is running or the engine and muffler are hot.
INITIAL OIL FILL
NOTICE
The pressure washer does not contain engine oil
as shipped. Attempting to start the engine without
adding engine oil can permanently damage internal
engine components.
1. Before starting for the first time make sure to
add oil to the engine.
2. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Using the supplied oil bottle and funnel, slowly
add engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to
check the level to avoid overfilling.
4. Add oil fill plug/dipstick and tighten.
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick to confirm oil level
is correct.
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