After Each Use; Long Term Storage; Storage 1 - 3 Months; Storage Greater Than 3 Months - Westinghouse WPX2700 User Manual

MAINTENANCE

AFTER EACH USE

1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water
supply.
2. Remove the soap siphon hose the from the soap
container and insert it into a container with clean
water.
3. Install black soap nozzle on spray gun. 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 flushed
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 all 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.
13. Store the pressure washer in a clean, dry place.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Never store a pressure washer with fuel
in the tank indoors or in a poorly venti-
lated 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. The corrosive
buildup restricts the flow 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.
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WARNING
Storage Procedure for 1 - 3 Months
1. Clean the pressure washer as outlined After Each
Use on page 21.
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.
Storage Procedure for Greater Than 3 Months
1. Clean the pressure washer as outlined After Each
Use.
2. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Connect a hose to the water inlet fitting and turn on
the hose.
4. Start the engine and allow pressure washer to run
until all the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and
carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts off.
5. Clean the pressure washer as outlined in After Each
Use.
6. Change the oil (see Changing Oil).
7. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug Maintenance)
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.
8. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance).
9. Move the pressure washer to a clean, dry place for
storage.

WINTER STORAGE

1. Follow steps 1 - 11 in After Each Use.
2. Store the hoses, spray gun and nozzle extension.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Connect a 3ft (1m) section of garden hose to the
water inlet hose fitting.
5. Using a funnel, pour 6 oz (177 mL) of RV antifreeze
into the hose
NOTICE
Use only RV antifreeze. Any other antifreeze can
damage the pump.
6. Slowly pull the recoil handle several times, until
antifreeze comes out of the high-pressure fitting of
the pump.
7. Remove the 3ft (1m) garden hose.
8. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
9. Store the pressure washer in a clean, dry place.