Operation; Before Starting The Pressure Washer; Adding / Checking Engine Fluids And Fuel; Checking And / Or Adding Engine Oil - Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE
PRESSURE WASHER

Before starting the pressure washer,

review Safety on page 7.
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.
!
WARNING
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 fl ow.
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ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
Before adding/checking engine
fl uids and fuel, review Safety on
page 7.
!
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 muffl er are hot.

Checking and / or Adding Engine Oil

!
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fi ll plug/
dipstick while the engine is hot can
cause extremely hot oil to spray out
of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the oil
fi ll plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the
engine. You must add engine oil before starting
the pressure washer for the fi rst time. Use the
entire supplied 0.6-liter container of engine
oil. See Checking Engine Oil on page 37 and
Adding Engine Oil on page 38 for instructions
on checking engine oil level and the procedure for
adding engine oil.
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.