Spark Plug Maintenance; Spark Arrestor Service - Westinghouse WPX3400 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Inspect and clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plug after 300 hours
of use or every year.
1. Place the pressure washer on a level surface and allow
the engine to cool.
2. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
3. Clean the area around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
5. Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement
Westinghouse
Torch
Model Number
F7TC
WPX3400
6. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 – 0.032 in. (0.60 – 0.80 mm)
Side
Electrode
Insulator
NOTICE
NOTICE
NGK Champion
BP7ES 332
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
7. Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
8. Attach the spark plug boot.

SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE

Allow the muffler to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor. Check and clean the spark arrestor after
every 100 hours of use or every season. Failure to clean the
spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
1. Place the pressure washer on a level surface.
2. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
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