Porter-Cable PCH2401 - Manuals

Page 2 - and 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 D25803 This product may not be equipped with a spark arrestingmuffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agriculturalcrops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved sparkarrester must be ...

Page 6 - BOX CONTENTS

6- ENG D25803 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 7 - Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely.; ASSEMBLY; Place handle assembly onto frame and connect handle to frame.

7- ENG D25803 5. Assemble grommet kit and quick-connect nozzles as described ininstructions supplied . 6. Add engine oil (supplied) to engine. Refer to engine manual supplied byengine manufacturer for correct procedure. NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing. N...

Page 8 - PRESSURE WASHER; High Pressure Pump; Know Your Pressure Washer

8- ENG D25803 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 to the gun and wand. Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow rate, direction, and pressure...

Page 9 - Back away from the surface to be cleaned.; HOW TO USE; Throttle Control Lever:

9- ENG D25803 PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY NOTE: Become familiar with this terminology before operating. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water th...

Page 10 - TO USE WAND; Changing Nozzles; This nozzle delivers a pinpoint; Chemical nozzle

10- ENG D25803 TO USE WAND Your pressure washer is equipped with five spray nozzles. Each nozzle is colorcoded 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 outof the nozzle. The 0º, 15º , 25º, and...

Page 11 - TO SIPHON CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLVENTS; READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE STARTING UNIT

11- ENG D25803 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. 1. Press chemical hose onto barbed fitting located near high pressure hose connection of ...

Page 12 - STARTING; TO SHUT DOWN

12- ENG D25803 STARTING Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting proceduresfor your engine type.1. In a well ventilated outdoor area Add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilledfuel before starting the ...

Page 13 - Replace oil fill cap and tighten securely.; MAINTENANCE; PUMP; The pump was filled with oil at the factory.

13- ENG D25803 How To Change Pump Oil 1. Loosen oil fill cap. 2. Place a container under the oil drainplug. 3. Remove oil drain plug. Use a 8 mm hexwrench. 4. After oil is drained replace oil drainplug. Tighten securely. 5. Remove oil fill cap and fill withrecommended oil. See the Pump OilChart for ...

Page 14 - HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER; Remove filter; WAND

14- ENG D25803 HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleanedif necessary. 1. 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. Re-insert filter into water in...

Page 15 - *Windshield washer fluid may also be used.; STORAGE

15- ENG D25803 ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer's recommendations forstorage. PUMP It is recommended that you follow these steps to protect the internal seals of thepressure washer when STORING THE UNIT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD and/orWHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED....

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM

16- ENG D25803 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will notstart (see EngineManual forfurther engine troubleshooting) No or lowpressure (initial use) CAUSE CORRECTION No fuel. Add Fuel. Low oil (if equipped with low oilshutdown). Add required amount of oil. Pressure builds up after two pullson the ...

Page 18 - LIMITED WARRANTY

18- ENG D25803 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 ge...

Page 19 - NOTES

Page 20 - QUICK FACTS

20- ENG D25803 CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FORREPAIRSAND SERVICE PART PURCHASES. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT QUICK FACTS Use fresh high quality gas.Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage. Pump oil: Re...