Porter-Cable PCV2500 Instruction Manual

Porter-Cable PCV2500 Instruction Manual

5.5 horsepower 2500 psi 2.2 gpm pressure washer

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Instruction
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To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
Copyright © 2004 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 37
Please make certain that the person who
is to use this equipment carefully reads
and understands these instructions before
starting 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.
PCV2500
IMPORTANT
A07242
Part No.
-0412-0

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  • Page 1 Instruction ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 19 manual FRANÇAIS: PAGE 37 PCV2500 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter-Cable Please make certain that the person who visit our website at: is to use this equipment carefully reads http://www.porter-cable.com and understands these instructions before starting operations.
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
  • Page 3 HAZARD RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (continued) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Materials placed against or near the • Never operate pressure washer in an area pressure washer can interfere with its proper containing dry brush or weeds. ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials.
  • Page 4 HAZARD RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, • Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of or any other flammable materials in this flammable solvent with this product could product.
  • Page 5 HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe operation of your pressure washer • Do not use chlorine bleach or any other could lead to serious injury or death to corrosive compound. you or others. •...
  • Page 6: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS Operation Nozzle Manual Cleaning Tool Chemical Grommet Kit Hose Engine Frame and with Quick Wheel Assembly Engine Connect Nozzles Registration Manual card Bagged Parts Spray Gun Engine Quick Connect Spray Wand Handle High Pressure Hose 6- ENG A07242...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To Assemble Quick Connect Place handle assembly onto Grommets: frame, depress the snap buttons, and slide the handle assembly Squeeze grommet and place onto the frame until snap buttons into hole, fitting groove to snap into place. rim. Connect wand to gun.
  • Page 8: Basic Elements Of Apressure Washer

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER High Pressure Pump (located inside the shroud): Increases the pressure of the water supply.
  • Page 9 PRESSURE WASHER CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. GPM x PSI = CU OPERATING FEATURES Bypass Mode: Allows water to PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS re-circulate within pump when the gun The pressure setting is preset at the trigger is not pulled. factory to achieve optimum pressure Allowing the unit to and cleaning.
  • Page 10 TO USE SPRAY WAND The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in nozzle holder on the panel assembly. Colors on the panel identify nozzle location and spray pattern. See chart to choose the correct nozzle for the job to be performed. CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY Risk of Flying WAND...
  • Page 11 STARTING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure. Applying chemicals or cleaning In a well ventilated outdoor solvents is a low pressure operation. area add fresh, high quality, NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals unleaded gasoline with a pump designed for pressure washer use.
  • Page 12: Shutting Down

    Turn water source on. SHUTTING DOWN NOTE: Failure to do so could After each use, if you have cause damage to the pump. applied chemicals, place chemical Start engine. See Engine hose into container of clean water Owners Manual for correct and draw clean water through procedure.
  • Page 13: Nozzle Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE Disconnect the spray wand from When performing the gun. maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, Remove the high-pressure nozzle water pressure, or moving parts that from the spray wand. Remove can cause serious injury or death! any obstructions with the nozzle cleaning tool provided and Before performing any maintenance backflush with clean water.
  • Page 14: Pressure Washer

    STORAGE ENGINE Pull engine starter rope slowly several times until antifreeze Consult the Engine Owners Manual for comes out of high pressure hose the manufacturer's recommendations connection of pump. for storage. Remove garden hose from water PUMP inlet of pump. The manufacturer recommends using Reconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Add Fuel. No fuel. Engine will Squeeze gun trigger to relieve not start (see Pressure builds up after two pulls pressure. Engine Manual on the recoil starter or after initial for further use. engine Move choke to the "Choke"...
  • Page 16 CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM See How to Use Spray Wand Spray wand not in low pressure. Will not draw paragraph in the Operation chemicals Section. Chemical filter clogged. Clean filter. Make sure end of chemical hose Chemical screen not in cleaning is fully submerged into cleaning solution.
  • Page 17 NOTES 17- ENG A07242...
  • Page 18 • 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.

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