PRESSURE WASHER BASICS
NOTE: Become familiar with the controls and features described on these pages before operating your unit.
Thermal
Relief
Valve
Gun/
Hose
Holder
3/8" X 25 ft. High Pressure Hose
Nozzle
DAPC
High
Pressure
Pump
Heavy Duty
Steel Frame
Detachable
Handle for
Storage
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Fuel |
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Filler |
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Starter Recoil
Grip Starter
5 HP Honda
Engine
Airless
Knobby
Tires
Chemical
Hose With
Filter
BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER
DAPC High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply to 2200 psi @ 2.5 gpm.
5HP Honda Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.
High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and wand.
Spray Gun: Connects with
Chemical Hose: Allows cleaners or cleaning solvents to be mixed with the pressurized water stream. See How To Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in Operation section of this manual.
Thermal Relief Valve: A safety device that protects the pump from overheating. When water inside the pump reaches a specified temperature, the thermal relief valve opens and discharges the heated water from the pump.
BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE
Choke Control: Opens and closes the choke valve in carburetor.
Throttle Control Lever: Controls engine speed.
Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine.
8 — ENG