Operation; Before Starting The Pressure Washer; Adding/Checking Engine Fluids & Fuel - Westinghouse WPX2700H User Manual

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE
PRESSURE WASHER
BEFORE STARTING 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 wash-
er 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.
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
NOTICE
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS
AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING FUEL TO 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 com-
ponents.
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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