Porter-Cable PCV2250 instruction manual Starting

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Filter Screen
Water
Source
Pressure
Hookup

STARTING

Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedures for your engine type.

1.In a well ventilated outdoor area Add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to engine manual for correct procedure.

2.Check engine oil level. See Engine Operators Manual for correct procedure.

NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing.

3.Verify the filter screen is in water inlet of pump.

NOTE: Cone side faces out.

4.Connect water source to pump inlet.

NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i.

5.Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.

6.If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, see How To Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in Operation section of this manual.

7. Turn water source on. NOTE: Make sure water

supply is turned on.

8. Start engine. See Engine operators Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: If the engine does not start after two pulls, pull the trigger to relieve the pressure.

9. Depress trigger on gun to start water flow. NOTE: Stand on a stable surface and grip

gun/wand firmly with both hands. Expect the gun to kick when triggered.

10.Release trigger to stop water flow.

11.Adjust nozzle spray for the task being performed or change quick connect tip. See How To Use Wand instructions in this section.

SHUTTING DOWN

1.After each use, if you have siphoned chemicals, siphon a bucket of clean water through the chemical hose. NOTE: Failure to do so will cause damage to the pump.

2.Turn engine off. See Engine Owner’s Manual. NOTE: NEVER turn the water off with the engine running.

3.Turn water source off.

4.Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun.

5.See Storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures.

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