Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

 

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1.  Only use the engine oil specifi ed in Figure 52.

°F -20

0

20

32

40

60

50

80

100

°C -30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

40

2.  Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 

2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL.

Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure to 
maintain proper engine oil level could result in severe 
damage to the engine and/or shorten the life of the 
engine.

Always use the specifi ed engine oil. Failure to use the 
specifi ed engine oil can cause accelerated wear 
and/or shorten the life of the engine.

Engine oil level should be checked before every use.

1.  Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on 

a fl at surface.

2.  Stop engine if running.

3.  Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow 

crankcase pressure to equalize).

4.  With a damp rag, clean around the oil fi ll 

plug/dipstick.

5.  Remove the oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 53).

6.  Check oil level:

When checking the engine oil, remove the oil fi ll 
plug/dipstick and wipe it clean. Thread the oil fi ll 
plug/dipstick all the way back in and then remove 
and check the oil level on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick.
 Acceptable Oil Level – Oil is visible on the 

crosshatch lines on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see 
Figure 54).

 Low Oil – Oil is not visible on the crosshatch lines 

on the oil fi ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 54).