Adding Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil; Air Filter Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Westinghouse WPX2700 User Manual

MAINTENANCE

ADDING ENGINE OIL

Oil crankcase capacity is 0.5L. Do not overfill.
1. Always operate or maintain the pressure washer on
a flat 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 fill plug/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
6. See Engine Oil Specification in Engine Oil
Maintenance Section for the proper engine oil.
7. Using the funnel provided, slowly add engine oil
to the engine. Stop frequently to check the level to
avoid overfilling.
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Stop the engine. Ensure gas cap is properly sealed.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize and hot surfaces to
cool down).
3. Place oil pan (or suitable container) beside the oil fill
plug/dipstick.
4. Remove the oil drain plug so the oil can drain.
5. With a clean rag, throughly clean around the oil filler
cap. Allow oil to completely drain.
6. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil.
7. Dispose of used engine oil properly.
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into ground
water or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
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NOTICE

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the air
filter.
The air filter must be replaced after every 50 hours of
use or every year (frequency should be increased if
pressure washer is operated in a dusty environment).
NOTE: The air filter cannot be cleaned with
compressed air.
1. Turn off the pressure washer and let it cool for
several minutes if running.
2. Move the pressure washer to a flat, level surface.
3. Loosen the nut holding the cover in place and open
the air cleaner cover.
4. Remove the foam air filter
element. (WPX3200 will
have an additional paper
filter that must only be
cleaned with compressed
air or brush).
5. Wash the foam air filter elements by submerging
the elements in a solution
of household detergent soap and warm water.
Slowly squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean.
7. Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.
8. Dry the air filter elements by again applying a slow
firm squeezing action.
9. Once the air filters are dry, coat the air filters with
clean engine oil.
10. Squeeze the filters to remove any excess oil.
11. Insert the new air filter element in the air cleaner
assembly box. Make sure to install paper filter
correctly as well.
12. Close the air cleaner cover and secure cover.
Air Filter Assembly