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Copyright © 2001 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 45
5.5 Horsepower
2500 PSI
2.5 GPM
Pressure Washer
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before start-
ing operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame.
Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for
future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
PC2525SP
Part No. D25115-0112-0
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- Page 1 Instruction manual To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com Copyright © 2001 Porter-Cable Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAIS: PAGE 45 5.5 Horsepower 2500 PSI 2.5 GPM Pressure Washer PC2525SP IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is...
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Page 2: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations! You have purchased a high quality product from America’s leading manufacturer of pressure washers. This pressure wash- er, when properly used and maintained, will provide trouble free service. Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance. All sales of pressure washers are final. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read and understand the manual and pay attention to these symbols. - Page 4 RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (continued) WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac- cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured could get into the hands of chil- dren or other unqualified persons. • Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi- cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death.
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Page 5: Risk Of Unsafe Operation
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Unsafe operation of your pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. • If proper starting procedure is not fol- lowed, engine can kickback causing serious hand and arm injury. •... - Page 6 RISK TO FLUID INJECTION WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh, which could result in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries.
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Page 7: Risk Of Hot Surfaces
RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn. RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or death can result. -
Page 8: Box Contents
Connect Nozzles Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly Knobs Engine Oil Nozzle Cleaning Spray Gun BOX CONTENTS Handle Grommet Kit with Quick Engine Manual Bagged Handle Saddle Bolts High Pressure Hose Bagged Parts Quick Connect Wand 8- ENG English/ Spanish/ French Operator’s Manual Parts... - Page 9 Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. ASSEMBLY Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely. Assemble grommet kit and quick-connect nozzles as described in instructions sup- plied. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine.
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Page 10: Operation
Know Your Pressure Washer READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Engine PRESSURE WASHER High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply. -
Page 11: How To Use
GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water through the pressure washer. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. Bypass Mode: In Bypass Mode, the pump is recirculating water because the trigger of the spray gun is not pulled. - Page 12 The nozzles are housed in receptacles on the panel of the pressure washer han- dle. Colors on the panel identify nozzle location and spray pattern. Risk of injection or injury to person. Do not direct discharge stream toward persons, unprotected skin, eyes, or any pets or animals.
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Page 13: To Shut Down
TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS Siphoning chemicals or cleaning sol- vents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemi- cals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown. - Page 14 • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result. • DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only. • DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time.
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Page 15: Maintenance
WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO HOT SURFACES, WATER PRESSURE, MOV- ING PARTS, OR FIRE RESULTING IN DEATH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE, LET ENGINE COOL AND RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CON- TAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL. - Page 16 PUMP This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary. Remove filter by grasping end and removing it from water inlet of pump as shown. 2. Clean filter by flushing it with water on both sides. 3. Install filter into water inlet of pump Filter Screen WAND...
- Page 17 ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations for storage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to protect the internal seals of the pressure washer when storing the unit for an extended period and WHEN FREEZING TEM- PERATURES ARE EXPECTED.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not No fuel. start Pressure builds up after two pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Spark plug wire not attached. Choke lever in the "Choke" position on a "hot" engine or an engine that has been exposed to thermal heat for a long period of time. - Page 19 PROBLEM No or low Air in hose. pressure (initial use) (continued) Choke lever in the "Choke" position. Throttle control lever is not in the "Fast" position. High pressure hose is too long. Will not draw Wand not in low chemicals pressure.
- Page 20 PROBLEM No or low Worn seal or packing. pressure (after Worn or obstructed period of nor- valves. mal use.) Worn unloader piston. Water leaking Worn or broken o-ring. at gun/wand connection Loose hose connection. Water leaking Loose connections. at pump Piston packings worn.
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
• Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s). • Deliver or ship the product to the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.