Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE
6. Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun
(see Figure 39)
.
Figure 39 – 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.
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.
fl ushed from the pump.
5. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water
supply.
6. Pull the spray gun trigger to release any remaining
pressure.
7. Let the pressure washer cool down.
8. Disconnect the high-pressure hose and water inlet
hose.
9. Drain the hoses, spray gun and nozzle extension.
10. Engage the trigger lock on the spray gun.
11. Wipe off remaining water with a clean, dry rag.
12. While the pressure washer is turned off, pull the
recoil handle 5 – 6 times. This should remove most
of the remaining liquid inside the pump.
of the remaining liquid inside the pump.
13. Store the pressure washer in a clean, dry place.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
!
WARNING
Never store a pressure washer with
fuel in the tank indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area where the fumes can
come in contact with an ignition source
such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
fuel in the tank indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area where the fumes can
come in contact with an ignition source
such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the fl ow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the fl ow of fuel, preventing an engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the pressure
washer for any long-term storage.
washer for any long-term storage.
Storage Procedure for 1 – 3 Months
1. Clean the pressure washer as outlined in After
Each Use on page 31.
2. Add a gasoline fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Follow
the recommended procedure of the fuel stabilizer
manufacturer for correct amount of stabilizer to add.
manufacturer for correct amount of stabilizer to add.
Storage Procedure for Greater Than 3
Months
Months
1. Clean the pressure washer as outlined in After
Each Use on page 31.
2. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Connect a hose to the water inlet fi tting and turn on
hose.
4. Start the engine and allow the pressure washer to
run until all the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines
and carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts
off.
and carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts
off.
5. Clean the pressure washer as outlined in After
Each Use on page 31.
6. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page
27).
7. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance
on page 29) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil
in the spark plug opening. While placing a clean rag
over the spark plug opening, slowly pull the recoil
handle to allow the engine to turn over several times.
This will distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall
from corroding during storage.
in the spark plug opening. While placing a clean rag
over the spark plug opening, slowly pull the recoil
handle to allow the engine to turn over several times.
This will distribute the oil and protect the cylinder wall
from corroding during storage.