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OPERATION
1
2
Figure 32 – Water Connection WP3000Z Shown
1 - Water Inlet
Screen
2 - Water Inlet
Fitting
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 fi tting
(
see Figure 31 and see Figure 32) .
4. Tighten the fi tting onto the hose.
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. Connect the soap siphon hose to the soap bottle if
using soap.
STARTING THE PRESSURE
WASHER – WP2500 AND
WP2800
Before starting the pressure washer,
review
Safety on page 7 .
Before attempting to start the pressure washer, verify
the following:

The engine is fi lled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 37).

The pressure washer is situated in a proper location
(see Location Selection on page 26) .
!
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 33) .
Figure 33 – Trigger Lock Lever
2. Make sure the water supply is turned on.
OTE: N The pump is equipped a with a thermo valve
(
see Figure 34 and Figure 35) . If the pump
is run for an extended period of time without
water fl owing through it, it could overheat. If
the pump gets to a certain temperature, the
thermo valve will open and discharge warm
water out the valve to allow cold water in to
cool the pump.