Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank; Connecting The Water Supply - Westinghouse WPX2700 User Manual

OPERATION

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

Never refuel the pressure washer while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow the
pressure washer to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline - Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating
Filling the Fuel Tank - Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the pressure washer.
2. Allow the pressure washer to cool down so all sur-
face areas of the muffler and engine are cool to the
touch.
3. Move the pressure washer to a flat level surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very careful
not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level should NOT
be higher than the bottom of the filler neck.
Take care when installing the fuel cap. Threads can be
damaged if cap is incorrectly installed.
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until it hits
the stop, indicating the cap is completely installed.
Avoid prolonged skin contact with gas-
oline. Avoid prolonged breathing of gaso-
line vapors.
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CAUTION!
NOTICE
CAUTION

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY

Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back
or propel objects.
Always wear safety goggles when using
this equipment.
NEVER substitute safety glasses for
safety goggles.
NOTICE
Do not start the engine without the water supply
connected and turned on. Running the pump without
water will damage the pump.
Water supply must deliver a minimum of 3.8 gal (14.3
L) per minute and at least 30 psi (2 bar). Do not siphon
ASSEMBLY
standing water for the water supply. Water temperature
must not exceed 100°F (37.7°C).
Make sure water inlet screen is in place before
attaching hose.
1. Run water through your garden hose to clear out any
debris that may have been in the hose.
2. Inspect the water inlet screen to make sure it is in
place and free of debris. Do not operate the pressure
washer with a missing or damaged inlet screen.
3. Use the shortest hose possible to complete the job at
hand. Using a longer hose may affect performance.
Connect a garden hose that is not longer than 50 feet
(15.2 m) to the water inlet fitting.
4. Hand tighten the fitting onto the hose. Do not
over-tighten.
5. Turn the water on and inspect for leaks.
6. Squeeze the trigger on the gun and allow any air to
bleed out of the hoses and the pump before starting
the engine.
7. Confirm the soap hose is connected if using soap.
CAUTION