Starting The Pressure Washer - Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE PRESSURE
WASHER
Before starting the pressure washer,
review Safety on page 7.
Before attempting to start the pressure washer, verify
the following:
The engine is fi lled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 26).
The pressure washer is situated in a proper location
(see Location Selection on page 18).
DANGER
Never operate the pressure washer
in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide that can kill
in minutes. Only operate the pressure
washer outside and away from
windows, doors and vents.
1. Flip the trigger lock lever up and lock the trigger in
the OFF position (see Figure 18).
Figure 18 – Trigger Lock Lever
2. Make sure the water supply is turned on.
N OTE: The pump is equipped a with a thermo valve
(see Figure 19). If the pump is run for an
extended period of time without water fl owing
through it, it could overheat. If the pump gets
to a certain temperature, the thermo valve will
open and discharge warm water out the valve
to allow cold water in to cool the pump.
3. Point the thermo valve away from the work area
you are washing to avoid being sprayed with warm
water.
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Figure 19 – Pump Thermo Valve
4. Move the engine stop switch down to the ON (I)
position (see Figure 20).
Figure 20 – Engine Stop Switch ON Position
5. Press the primer bulb three times (see Figure 21).