Porter-Cable A08058-0412-0, PCH3740 Operating Instructions, Basic Elements of a Pressure Washer

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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High

Pressure

Hose

Engine

Spray

Gun

Quick

Connect

Spray Wand

High Pressure

Pump

BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER

High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply.

Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.

High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and spray wand.

Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate, direction, and pressure.

Quick Connect Spray Wand: Allows the user to quickly change out high- pressure nozzles. See How To Use Spray Wand instructions in this section.

Chemical Hose (not shown): Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the water. See How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in this section.

BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE

Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls.

Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve.

Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine.

Fuel Valve Lever: Opens/closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor.

Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system.

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Contents Horsepower 3700 PSI Safety Guidelines Definitions Consumer Safety InformationRisk of Explosion or Fire Risk of Explosion or Fire Risk to BreathingRisk to Fluid Injection Risk of Electrical Shock Risk of Chemical BurnRisk of Injury from Spray Risk of Unsafe OperationAssembly Instructions Carton ContentsAssembly hose reel Do not operate this hose reel untilHose end with swivel A08058 ENG Operating Instructions Basic Elements of a Pressure WasherChoke Control Opens and closes carburetor choke valve Pressure Washer Terminology Pressure AdjustmentsRead and Understand ALL Warnings Before Starting Unit HOW to USE Spray WandChanging Nozzles on Spray Wand HOW to Apply Chemicals and Cleaning SolventsShutting Down StartingMaintenance How To Change Pump OilEngine Pump HOW to Clean the Water Inlet Filter Nozzle CleaningHOW to Remove the Wheels Remove filter Filter Screen by graspingPressure Washer StorageCausecorrection ProblemProblem Cause Correction ENG A08058 Limited Warranty