Maintenance; Maintenance Precautions - Westinghouse WPX2700 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
Switch off the engine, turn off the
water supply and disconnect the
water supply hose before performing
any maintenance on the pressure
washer.
Avoid accidentally starting the
pressure washer during maintenance
by removing the spark plug boot from
the spark plug.
Allow hot components to cool down
to the touch before performing any
maintenance procedure.
Internal pressure can build up in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fill plug
while the engine is hot can cause hot
oil to spray out of the crankcase and
cause severe skin burns. Allow engine
oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil fill plug & dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well
ventilated area. Petrol fuel liquid and
vapour are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
Point the spray gun in a safe direction
and pull the trigger to relieve any
confined water pressure before
carrying out maintenance.
WARNING
Failure to correctly perform periodic
maintenance or necessary repairs
can cause the pressure washer to
malfunction.
CAUTION
Avoid skin contact with engine oil
or fuel. Prolonged skin contact with
engine oil or fuel can be harmful.
Frequent and prolonged contact with
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
Take protective measures and wear
protective clothing and equipment.
Wash all exposed skin with soap and
water.
NOTICE
Periodic maintenance intervals vary depending on
pressure washer operating conditions. Operating
the pressure washer under severe conditions
such as sustained high load, high temperature,
or unusually wet or dusty environment will require
more frequent periodic maintenance. The intervals
listed in the maintenance schedule should be
treated only as a general minimum guideline. Use
only genuine Westinghouse spare parts or others as
specified herein. Non-genuine spare parts may be
of inferior quality and cause damage to the pressure
washer.
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