Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
PRESSURE WASHER 
COMPONENTS
Water Filter Screen
1.  Remove the water inlet hose.
2.  Remove the cone-shaped water fi lter screen from 
the water inlet hose fi tting 
(see Figure 36)
.
Figure 36 –  Water Filter Screen
3.  Inspect the water fi lter screen for debris or damage.
4.  If the water fi lter screen is clogged or full of debris, 
clean it by fl ushing it with water on both sides. If it is 
damaged, replace it.
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 37) from 
the soap container (if it is immersed).
Figure 37 –  Soap Siphon Hose
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 38)
.
Figure 38 –  Spray Tip Removal
4.  Remove any obstructions with a small paper clip or 
similar tool. 
5.  Flush the spray tip with clean water.