Spark Plug Maintenance; Pressure Washer Components; Water Filter Screen; High-Pressure Hose - Westinghouse WPX2700H Mode D'emploi

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

The spark plug must be replaced after every 100 hours of
use or every year.
1. Stop the pressure washer and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the pressure washer to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the
plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from the
engine.
4. Clean the area around the spark plug.
5. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
6. Place a clean rag over the opening created by the
removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can
get into the chamber.
7. Inspect the spark plug for:
• Cracked or chipped insulator
• Excessive wear
• Spark plug gap (the correct
valve is 0.030 in. [0.76 mm]).
8. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps
outlined below:
A. Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until it
bottoms out.
B. Turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated.
Torque plug to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m).
C. Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.

PRESSURE WASHER COMPONENTS

Water Filter Screen

1. Remove the water inlet hose.
2. Remove the cone-shaped water filter screen from the
water inlet hose fitting.
3. Inspect the water filter screen for debris or damage.
4. If the water filter screen is clogged or full of debris,
clean it by flushing it with water on both sides. If it is
damaged, replace it.
5. Reinsert the water filter screen into the water inlet
hose fitting. The cone side must face out.

High-Pressure Hose

1. Remove the high-pressure hose.
2. Inspect the O-rings on the hose fitting. Replace if
3. Inspect the high-pressure hose for leaks or damage.
4. Replace the high-pressure hose if it leaks or damage

Spray Gun

1. Inspect the O-ring on the wand where it connects to
2. Inspect the connection between the hose and the
3. Release the trigger lock by slightly pushing the trigger
4. Test the trigger by pulling it backward. Make sure that

Soap Siphon Hose

1. Remove the soap siphon hose from the soap
2. Inspect the soap siphon hose. Clean it if it is clogged.
SPARK PLUG GAP
3. Inspect the soap siphon hose for leaks or damage.
4. Replace soap siphon hose if it is damaged.
Nozzle and Lance
1. Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water
2. Pull the trigger of the spray gun to release any
3. Lock spray gun trigger.
4. Remove the nozzle tip from the end of the spray gun
5. Flush the nozzle tip with clean water. Use cleaning
6. Remove the lance extension from the spray gun.
7. Flush clean water through the lance extension.
8. Reconnect the lance extension to the spray gun.
9. Reinstall the nozzle tip into the lance extension.
cracked or split.
are present.
the spray gun. Replace if cracked or split.
spray gun. Ensure that the hose is connected tightly
to the fitting on the spray gun.
forward.
the trigger returns to its original position when it is
released.
container.
supply.
remaining water pressure.
lance.
tool provided to remove any obstructions inside the
nozzle hole.
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