Page 2 - Maintenance Instructions.; GENERAL INFORMATION; All sales of pressure washers are final.; Do not return this product to the; Retain sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty service.
2- ENG D25115 This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. Ifthe product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest,brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be...
Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; HAZARD; HOW TO PREVENT IT; RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3- ENG D25115 used without thesafety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situ-ation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. indicates a poten- tially hazardous sit- uation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual contains information that i...
Page 4 - RISK TO BREATHING
4- ENG D25115 RISK TO BREATHING • Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, orlungs. HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Operate pressure washer in a well venti- lated area. Avoid enclosed areas suchas garages, basements ,etc. • Never operate unit in a lo...
Page 5 - RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION; RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
5- ENG D25115 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION • If proper starting procedure is not fol-lowed, engine can kickback causingserious hand and arm injury. HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Become familiar with the operation and controls of the pressure washer. • Keep operating area clear of all person...
Page 6 - RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN; RISK TO FLUID INJECTION
6- ENG D25115 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN HAZARD RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN • Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemi- cals, poisons, insecticides, or any kindof flammable solvent with this productcould result in serious injury or death. • Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any other flammable...
Page 7 - RISK OF HOT SURFACES
7- ENG D25115 HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN HAZARD RISK OF HOT SURFACES • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, couldresult in serious burn. • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the pressure washer. Keepchildren away from the pressure washerat all times...
Page 8 - BOX CONTENTS
8- ENG D25115 BOX CONTENTS Bagged Handle Bagged Parts Nozzle Cleaning Kit Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly High Pressure Hose Chemical Hose Engine Oil Spray Gun Knobs SaddleBolts Quick Connect Wand Grommet Kit with Quick Connect Nozzles Engine Manual Handle Parts Manual English/ Spanish/ French Opera...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY
9- ENG D25115 5. Assemble grommet kit andquick-connect nozzles asdescribed in instructions sup-plied . 6. Add engine oil (supplied) toengine. Refer to engine manualsupplied by engine manufacturerfor correct procedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory test-ing. NO...
Page 10 - PRESSURE WASHER; High Pressure Pump; ENGINE; OPERATION; Know Your Pressure Washer
10- ENG D25115 PRESSURE WASHER High Pressure Pump : Increases the pressure of the water supply. Engine: Drives the high pressure pump. High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump tothe gun and wand. Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow rate, direction, andpressure....
Page 11 - TO ADJUST PRESSURE; Gallons Per Minute. The unit; HOW TO USE; TO USE WAND
11- ENG D25115 TO ADJUST PRESSURE The pressure setting is preset at thefactory to achieve optimum pressureand cleaning. If you need to lower thepressure, it can be accomplished bythese methods. 1. Back away from the surface to becleaned. The further away youare, the less the pressure will beon the s...
Page 12 - Chemical nozzle; Pull quick connect coupler back
12- ENG D25115 The nozzles arehoused in receptacleson the panel of thepressure washer han-dle. Colors on thepanel identify nozzlelocation and spraypattern. Risk of injection orinjury to person. Do not direct discharge stream towardpersons, unprotected skin, eyes, orany pets or animals. Serious injur...
Page 13 - How To Use Wand; TO SHUT DOWN
13- ENG D25115 TO SIPHONCHEMICALS/CLEANINGSOLVENTS Siphoning chemicals or cleaning sol-vents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemi- cals designed for pressure washeruse. Do not use bleach. 1. Press chemical hose ontobarbed fitting located near highpressure hose connection ofpum...
Page 14 - in Operation section of; How To; instructions in this
14- ENG D25115 NOTE: Water source must providea minimum of 5 gallons per minuteat 20 p.s.i. 6. If you are applying a chemical orcleaning solution, See How To Siphon Chemicals/CleaningSolvents in Operation section of this manual. 7. Turn water source on. NOTE: Make sure water supply isturned on. 8. S...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE; check/clean inlet screen
15- ENG D25115 MAINTENANCE WHEN PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BEEXPOSED TO HOT SURFACES, WATER PRESSURE, MOV- ING PARTS, OR FIRE RESULTING IN DEATH. BEFORE PERFORMING ANYMAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE, LETENGINE COOL AND RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE. THE ENGINE CON-TAINS FLAMMABLE...
Page 16 - Disconnect spark plug wire.; WAND; Clean filter by flushing it with
16- ENG D25115 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Pull trigger on gun handle torelieve any water pressure. 4. Disconnect the wand from thegun. 5. Remove the high-pressure nozzlefrom the wand. Remove anyobstructions with the nozzlecleaning tool provided and back-flush with clean water. 6. Direct water...
Page 17 - STORAGE
17- ENG D25115 ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for themanufacturer’s recommendations forstorage. PUMP It is recommended that you followthese steps to protect the internalseals of the pressure washer when storing the unit for an extendedperiod and WHEN FREEZING TEM-PERATURES ARE EXPECTED. NOTE: If ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM; Fuel valve closed
18- ENG D25115 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will notstart 1. No fuel. 2. Pressure builds up aftertwo pulls on the recoilstarter or after initial use. 3. Not choked. 4. Spark plug wire notattached. 5. Choke lever in the"Choke" position on a"hot" engine or an e...
Page 19 - Chemical filter clogged.
19- ENG D25115 6. Air in hose. 6. Turn off the engine, thenthe water source.Disconnect the watersource from the pumpinlet and turn the watersource on to remove all airfrom the hose. When thereis a steady stream ofwater present, turn watersource off. Reconnectwater source to pump inletand turn on wat...
Page 21 - NOTES
Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include aircompressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which...