Porter-Cable PCH2800C, A07708-0412-0 instruction manual Problem Cause Correction

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not draw

Spray wand not in low pressure.

See How to Use Spray Wand

 

paragraph in the Operation

chemicals

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

Chemical filter clogged.

Clean filter.

 

Chemical screen not in cleaning

Make sure end of chemical hose

 

solution.

is fully submerged into cleaning

 

 

solution.

 

Chemical too thick.

Dilute chemical. Chemical should

 

 

be the same consistency as water.

 

Pressure hose is too long

Lengthen water supply hose

 

 

instead of high pressure hose.

 

Chemical build up in chemical

Have parts cleaned or replaced

 

injector.

by AWSC.

No or low

Worn seal or packing

Have replaced by AWSC.

pressure

Worn or obstructed valves.

Have replaced by AWSC.

(after period

Worn unloader piston.

Have replaced by AWSC.

of normal

use)

Worn E-Z start valve.

Have replaced by AWSC.

Water leaking

Worn or broken o-ring.

Check and replace.

at gun/

 

 

spray wand

Loose hose connection.

Tighten.

connection

 

 

Water

Loose connections.

Tighten.

leaking at

Piston packings worn.

Have replaced by AWSC.

pump

Worn or broken o-rings.

 

 

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

Pump head or tubes damaged

Have replaced by AWSC.

 

from freezing.

 

Oil leaking

Oil seals worn.

Have replaced by AWSC

at pump

Loose drain plug.

Tighten.

 

 

Worn drain plug o-ring

Check and replace.

 

Worn fill plug o-ring.

Check and replace.

 

Pump overfilled.

Check for correct amount.

 

Incorrect oil used.

Drain and fill with correct amount

 

 

and type of oil.

 

Vent plug is clogged.

Clean vent plug; blow air through

 

 

it to remove any blockage. If prob-

 

 

lem persists, replace plug.

Pump

Nozzle obstructed.

See Nozzle Cleaning paragraph in

Pulsates

 

the Maintenance section for the

 

 

correct procedure.

 

 

 

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Contents GPM Safety Guidelines Definitions Consumer Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Explosion or FireRisk to Breathing Risk of Explosion or FireRisk to Fluid Injection Risk of Chemical Burn Risk of Electrical ShockRisk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Injury from SprayCarton Contents Operating Instructions Basic Elements of a Pressure WasherPressure Adjustments Pressure Washer TerminologyRead and Understand ALL Warnings Before Starting Unit To USE Spray WandNozzles HOW to Apply Chemicals and Cleaning SolventsTo Apply chemicals Starting Shutting DownMaintenance Engine PumpNozzle Cleaning HOW to Clean the Water Inlet FilterHOW to Remove the Wheels Remove filterStorage Pressure WasherProblem Trouble Shooting GuideCausecorrection Problem Cause Correction ENG A07708 Limited Warranty

A07708-0412-0, PCH2800C specifications

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