Stopping The Pressure Washer; Starting The Pressure Washer - Wp3000Z - Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

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 38).
Figure 38 – 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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STARTING THE PRESSURE
WASHER – WP3000Z
Before starting the pressure washer,
review Safety on page 7.
N OTE: Pressure washer may walk or move when used
on hard surfaces. Be sure the unit is secure
during operation.
Before attempting to start the pressure washer, verify
the following:
 The engine is fi lled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 39).
 The pressure washer is situated in a proper location
(see Location Selection on page 26).
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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 39).
Figure 39 – Trigger Lock Lever
2. Make sure the water supply is turned on.