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12 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment
OPERATION
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
WARNING
Never refuel the pressure washer while
the engine is running.
Always turn the engine o 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 or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank - Follow the steps below to ll the
fuel tank:
1. Shut o the pressure washer.
2. Allow the pressure washer to cool down so all
surface areas of the muer and engine are cool to
the touch.
3. Move the pressure washer to a at 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 overll the tank. The gasoline level
should NOT be higher than the bottom of the ller
neck.
NOTICE
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.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY
CAUTION
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 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 aect
performance. Connect a garden hose that is not
longer than 50 feet (15.2 m) to the water inlet tting.
4. Hand tighten the tting onto the hose. Do not
over-tighten.
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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. Conrm the soap hose is connected if using soap.