Porter-Cable PCV2021, PCH2425, PCH3030, PCH3540HR, D22885-011-0, PCH2627 instruction manual Starting

STARTING

1.Add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline.

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Never fill fuel tank com- pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" below bottom of filler neck to provide space

for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.

2.Check engine oil level. See Engine Operator's Manual for correct procedure.

NOTE: Some engines are equipped with a low oil sensor and the correct amount of oil must be added or the engine will not start.

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

4.Check pump oil level (if applicable–See Mainte- nance Section.)

5.Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.

Never pull water supply hose to move pressure

washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.

6. Connect water source to pump inlet.

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

High				Water	High
		High Pressure Hose
Pressure				Source	Pressure
Hose					Hose
	Water
			Water
	Source		Source

7.If you are applying a chemical or cleaning solution, See How To Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in Operation section of this manual.

8.Turn water source on.

NOTE: Make sure water supply is turned on.

DO NOT use hot water, use

cold water only.

Never turn water supply off while pressure wash-

er engine is running or damage to pump will result.

9.Start engine, see Engine Operator's Manual for correct procedure.

SOME UNITS ARE NOT

EQUIPPED WITH AN E- Z START VALVE. ON THESE UNITS PRES- SURE WILL BUILD IN THE HOSE IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START AFTER TWO PULLS. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START AFTER TWO PULLS, PULL THE TRIGGER TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STRAIN RECOIL MECHANISM.

NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-

DOORS OR IN EN- CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.

DO NOT LET HOSES

COME IN CONTACT WITH VERY HOT ENGINE MUFFLER DUR- ING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE OF YOUR PRESSURE WASHER. DAMAGE TO HOSES FROM CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE SURFACES WILL NOT BE COV- ERED BY WARRANTY.

10.Depress trigger on gun to start water flow. Release trigger to stop water flow.

STAND ON A STABLE

SURFACE AND GRIP GUN/WAND FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS. EXPECT THE GUN TO KICK WHEN TRIG- GERED.

11.Adjust nozzle spray for the task being performed. See How To Use Wand instructions in this sec- tion.

DO NOT STOP SPRAY- ING WATER FOR MORE

THAN TWO MINUTES AT A TIME. PUMP OPERATES IN BYPASS MODE WHEN SPRAY GUN TRIGGER IS NOT PRESSED. IF PUMP IS LEFT IN BYPASS MODE FOR MORE THAN TWO MINUTES INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE PUMP CAN BE DAMAGED.

WHEN USING THE HIGH

PRESSURE SETTING, DO NOT ALLOW THE HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY TO COME IN CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED SKIN, EYES, OR WITH ANY PETS OR ANIMALS. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.

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