Westinghouse WP2700 Manuel Du Propriétaire

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MAINTENANCE
5.  Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
6.  Place a clean rag over the opening created by the 
removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can 
get into the combustion chamber.
7.  Inspect the spark plug for:
x Cracked or chipped insulator
x Excessive wear
x Spark plug gap (the correct value is 0.030 in. 
[0.76 mm]) (see Figure 49).
Figure 49 –  Spark Plug Gap Requirements
If the spark plug fails any one of the conditions 
listed above, replace the plug with a Kohler
®
 
1413203 plug or equivalent.
8.  
Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps 
outlined below:
a -  
Carefully insert the spark plug back into the 
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until 
it bottoms out.
b -  
Turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated. 
Torque plug to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m).
c -  
Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the 
boot fully engages the spark plug’s tip.
 
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 50)
.
Figure 50 –  Water Filter Screen (Model WP2700 
Shown)
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.