Stopping The Pressure Washer; Normal Operation; During An Emergency - Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual

Figure 21 – Starting the Engine
1 - Primer Bulb
6. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until
you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply a
rapid pull on the recoil handle (see Figure 21).
N OTE: If the engine starts briefl y and then shuts off,
squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve
the pressure before trying to start the engine
again.
7. Once the engine starts, allow the engine to warm
up slightly before beginning washing.
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2 - Recoil Handle
OPERATION
STOPPING THE PRESSURE
WASHER

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to stop
your pressure washer:
1. Lock the spray gun trigger lock in the OFF position.
2. Move the engine stop switch up to the OFF (O)
position (see Figure 22).
Figure 22 – Engine Stop Switch OFF Position
3. Turn the water supply off.
4. Unlock the spray gun trigger and squeeze the
trigger to release any pressure in the hoses and
pump.
5. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the pressure washer must
be stopped quickly, push the engine control switch to
the OFF (O) position immediately.
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