Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
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Figure 21 –  Starting the Engine
  1 -  Primer Bulb
  2 -  Recoil Handle
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).
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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.
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.