Adding Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil; Air Filter Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Westinghouse WP2300 Owner's Manual

Adding Engine Oil

NOTICE
Oil crankcase capacity is 0.6 liter. Do not overfi ll.
1. Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on
a fl at surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Thoroughly clean around the oil fi ll plug/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fi ll plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
6. See Engine Oil Specifi cation on page 26 for the
proper engine oil.
7. Slowly add engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently
to check the level to avoid overfi lling.
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil on page 26.

Changing Engine Oil

1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain plug.
4. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug.
5. Place a fl exible piece of plastic or cardboard below
the oil drain plug and above the frame.
6. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 28). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean
surface.
Figure 28 – Oil Drain Plug
7. Remove the oil fi ll plug/dipstick so the oil can drain
more easily from the oil drain port.
MAINTENANCE
8. Allow oil to completely drain.
9. Replace oil drain plug.
10. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 27.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the oil
into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater or
waterways. Always be environmentally responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) or other governmental agencies for
proper disposal of hazardous materials. Consult local
authorities or reclamation facility.
11. Dispose of used engine oil properly.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Never use gasoline or other fl ammable
solvents to clean the air fi lter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air fi lter.

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air fi lter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of
use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if
pressure washer is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the pressure washer and let it cool for
several minutes if running.
2. Move the pressure washer to a fl at, level surface.
3. Push down on the air cleaner cover to disengage
the cover from the top tab (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 – Removing Air Cleaner Cover
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