Congratulations! You have purchased a high quality product from America’s leading manufacturer of pressure washers. This pressure washer, 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. Do not return this product to the retailer.
• Never operate pressure washer in an area containing dry brush or weeds. • Always keep pressure washer a mini- mum of four feet away from surfaces (such as houses, automobiles, or live plants) that could be damaged from muffler exhaust heat •...
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BURN injury or death. D26221 HOW TO PREVENT IT • Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages, basements, etc. • Never operate unit in a location occupied by humans or animals.
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• Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound. • Become familiar with the operation and controls of the pressure washer. • Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. • Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operating without flow of water will result in equipment damage. Operating the pressure wash- er with water supply shutoff will void your warranty. You should never run this pressure washer for more than 2 minutes without pulling the trigger to allow cool water to enter the pump and the heated (recirculated) water to exit.
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Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely. Assemble grommet kit and quick-connect nozzles as described in instructions supplied. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to engine manual supplied by engine manufacturer for correct procedure.
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. Spray High...
Water Supply: All pressure washers must have a source of water. The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 PSI and 5 gallons per minute. HOW TO USE IMPORTANT: Read and understand how to use the pressure washer before operating. TO ADJUST PRESSURE The pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieve optimum pressure and cleaning.
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TO USE WAND Your pressure washer is equipped with five spray nozzles. Each nozzle is color coded and delivers a specific spray pattern for a particular cleaning purpose. The size of the nozzle determines the size of the fan spray and the pressure out of the nozzle.
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TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS Siphoning chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals 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.
11. Adjust nozzle spray for the task being performed or change quick connect tip. See How To Use Wand instructions in this section. TO SHUT DOWN IMPORTANT: Read and understand how to shut down the pressure washer before operating. If you have siphoned chemicals, siphon a bucket of clean water through the chemical hose.
PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL. DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR OPEN FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer, a routine maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. If the pressure washer is used in unusual conditions, such as high-temperatures or dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance checks will be required.
Reassemble the nozzle to the wand. Reconnect wand to gun and turn on water supply. Start pressure washer and place wand into high pressure setting to test. HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary.
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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/or WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED. NOTE: If storing the unit for more than 30 days *RV antifreeze needs to be run through the pump.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM No fuel. Engine will not Low oil (if equipped with low oil start (see Engine shutdown). Manual for further engine Pressure builds up after two troubleshooting) pulls on the recoil starter or after initial use. Not primed or choked. Spark plug wire not attached.
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PROBLEM Wand not in low pressure. Will not draw chemicals Chemical filter clogged. Chemical screen not in chemical Chemical too thick. Pressure hose is too long Chemical build up in chemical injector. Worn seal or packing No or low pressure (after Worn or obstructed valves.
• 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.
ENGINE Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage. Always turn on the water before starting the engine. Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. SOAP CHEMICALS Keep nozzle unclogged. Refer to manual for cleaning procedures.