Porter-Cable PCH3031A - 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 D26183 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 D26183 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

7- ENG D26183 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 - BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE; Throttle Control Lever:; PRESSURE WASHER; High Pressure Pump; Know Your Pressure Washer

8- ENG D26183 BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve Throttle Control Lever: Controls engine speed. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. PRESSURE ...

Page 9 - Back away from the surface to be cleaned.; HOW TO USE; Fuel Valve Lever

9- ENG D26183 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 D26183 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 12 - STARTING; TO SHUT DOWN

12- ENG D26183 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 - MAINTENANCE; PUMP; The pump was filled with oil at the factory.; ENGINE

13- ENG D26183 How To Change Pump Oil 1. Loosen oil fill cap. 2. Place a container under the oil drainplug. 3. Remove oil drain plug. 4. After oil is drained replace oil drain plug.Tighten securely. 5. Remove oil fill cap and fill withrecommended oil. See the Pump OilChart for the correct amount and...

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

14- ENG D26183 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 - STORAGE

15- ENG D26183 STORAGE 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/or WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE ...

Page 16 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM

16- ENG D26183 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 D26183 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 D26183 CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FORREPAIRS AND 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: R...