Westinghouse WP2500 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
5.  Reinsert the water fi lter screen into the water inlet 
hose fi tting. The cone side has to face out.
High-Pressure Hose and Spray Gun
High-Pressure Hose
1.  Remove the high-pressure hose.
2.  Inspect the O-rings on the hose fi ttings. Replace if 
cracked or split.
3.  Inspect the high-pressure hose for leaks or damage.
4.  Replace the high-pressure hose if it leaks or 
damage is present.
Spray Gun
1. 
Inspect the O-ring on the wand where it connects to 
the spray gun. Replace if cracked or split.
2. 
Inspect the connection between the hose and the 
spray gun. Ensure that the hose is connected tightly 
to the fi tting on the spray gun.
3.  Release the blue trigger lock by slightly pushing the 
trigger forward.
4.  Test the trigger by pulling it backward. Make sure 
that the trigger returns to its original position when 
it is released.
Soap Siphon Hose
1.  Remove the soap siphon hose (see Figure 69) from 
the soap container (if it is immersed).
Figure 69 –  Soap Siphon Hose WP2800 Shown
2.  Inspect the soap siphon hose. Clean it if it is 
clogged.
3.  Inspect the soap siphon hose for leaks or damage. 
4.  Replace soap siphon hose if it is damaged.
Nozzle
1.  Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water 
supply.
2.  Pull the trigger of the spray gun to release any 
remaining water pressure. 
3.  Remove the spray tip from the end of the nozzle 
extension 
(see Figure 70)
.
Figure 70 –  Spray Tip Removal
4.  Remove any obstructions with a small paper clip or 
similar tool. 
5.  Flush the spray tip with clean water.
6.  Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun 
(see Figure 71)
.
Figure 71 –  Nozzle Extension Removal
7.  Flush clean water through the nozzle extension for 
30 – 60 seconds.
8.  Reconnect the nozzle extension to the spray gun.
9.  Reinstall the spray tip into the nozzle extension.
 AFTER EACH USE
1.  Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water 
supply.
2.  Remove the soap siphon hose from the soap 
container and insert it into a container with clean 
water.
3.  Turn on the water supply and start the pressure 
washer.
4.  Pull the spray gun trigger and spray for 1 – 2 
minutes. This will ensure that all remaining soap is 
fl ushed from the pump.