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ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 41
Instruction
Pressure
manual
Washers
MODEL PCV2021
MODEL PCH3540HR
MODEL PCH2627
MODEL PCH3030
MODEL PCH2425
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TABLE OF CONTENTS S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S - D DE EF FIIN NIIT TIIO ON NS S . . . . . . . . . . .2 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T S SA AF FE ET TY Y IIN NS ST TR RU UC CT TIIO ON NS S . . . . . . . .3-4 Shutting Down Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . .13 O OW WN NE ER R''S S R RE ES SP PO ON NS SIIB BIIL LIIT TIIE ES S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 M MA AIIN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS BEFORE USING. HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become Shut off engine and allow it to cool before ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, adding fuel to the tank. exhaust gases, and hot engine components Use care in filling tank to avoid spillin
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Spray directed at electrical outlets or Unplug any electrically operated product switches, or objects connected to an elec- before attempting to clean it. Direct spray trical circuit, could result in a fatal electri- away from electric outlets and switches. RISK OF cal shock. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Your washer operates at fluid pressures Never place hands in front of nozzle. and velocities high enough to penetrate Direct spray away from self and ot
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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE Check for visible shipping damage. Shipping RETAILER! Call 1-888-559-8550. damage will cause problems in operation of this unit. Read and understand all safety warnings. If you experience any problems and need assis- Read this Owner’s Manual. tance, please call us at our toll free number 1- Do not operate this unit until you have read this 888-559-8550, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. C.S.T. Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, an
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BOX CONTENTS Engine Manual Handle Engine Frame and Wheel High Pressure Hose Assembly Bagged Handle English/ Spanish/ French Operator’s Knobs w/hardware Manual Engine Oil Chemical Hose Nozzle Cleaning Kit Bagged Parts Quick Connect Turret Wand PCH2425, PCH2627, PCH3030, PCH3540HR Spray Gun Multi-Reg Wand PCV2021 Accessories Panel with hardware PCV2021 Hose Reel with parts bag and instruction manual PCH3540HR 6 — ENG D22885
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ASSEMBLY 2. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely. 1. Connect handle to frame. PCV2021 PCH2425, PCH2627, PCH2425, PCH2627, PCV2021 PCH3030 PCH3030, PCH3540HR 3. Attach high pressure hose to gun. NOTE: The To connect handle and hose reel to PCH3540HR: point of attachment for the high pressure hose will a. Connect handle (a) and tube bracket (b) to differ depending on the model purchased. Tighten frame using the hardware (c) supplied. securely. b. Assemble hose reel as described in the hose reel i
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TO ASSEMBLE ACCESSORIES PANEL REMOVE SHIPPING PLUG (PCV2021) (PCH2627, PCH3030) The handle MUST be THE assembled to the frame PUMP IS in order to safely assemble the acces- SHIPPED FROM THE FACTO- sories panel. RY WITH OIL IN IT AND A RED SHIPPING PLUG TO PREVENT 1. Remove top screws on handle assembly. ANY OIL FROM LEAKING OUT OF THE 2. Loosen bottom screws on handle assembly. PUMP DURING SHIPMENT. ATTACHED TO THE SHIPPING PLUG IS A PLASTIC BAG (SEE THE FOLLOWING PHOTO) WHICH CONTAINS THE DIPS
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OPERATION Bypass Mode: In Bypass Mode, the pump is recircu- BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE lating water because the trigger of the spray gun is WASHER not pulled. High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the Chemical Injection: Feeds cleaning agents into the water supply. pump to mix with the pressurized water and help in cleaning. Engine: Drives the high pressure pump. Water Supply: All pressure washers must have a High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water source of water. The mini
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Thermal Relief Valve HOW TO USE WAND In an effort to prevent damage, For Multi-Reg Wands (PCV2021): pumps are equipped with a Your pressure washer is equipped with a multi-reg thermal relief valve. This valve wand with both high and low pressure settings. The will open when the temperature high pressure setting is for cleaning and rinsing, the inside the pump rises too high. low pressure setting is for applying chemicals or This valve will then release a cleaning solutions to surfaces. gush of
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1. Pull quick connect coupler back on the end of the For Quick-Connect Turret Wands wand to release the nozzle. (PCH2425, PCH2627, PCH3030, PCH3540HR): Spray Nozzles The turret holds five spray nozzles. Each nozzle is Quick color coded and delivers a specific spray pattern for a Connect Quick particular cleaning purpose. The 0º, 15º , 25º , and 40º Coupler Connect nozzles are high pressure nozzles. The chemical noz- Coupler Nozzles zle is a low pressure nozzle. RISK OF INJECTION OR INJURY TO
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Never turn water supply STARTING off while pressure wash- 1. Add fresh high quality unleaded er engine is running or damage to pump gasoline. will result. Never fill fuel 9. Start engine, see Engine Operator's Manual for tank indoors. correct procedure. Never fill fuel tank when engine is SOME UNITS ARE NOT running or hot. Do not smoke EQUIPPED WITH AN E- when filling fuel tank. Z START VALVE. ON THESE UNITS PRES- Never fill fuel tank com- SURE WILL BUILD IN THE HOSE IF THE pletely. Fill tank
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3. Turn water source off. SHUTTING DOWN 4. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water 1. If you have siphoned chemicals, siphon a bucket pressure in hose or spray gun. of clean water through the chemical hose. NOTE: 5. See Storage section in this manual for proper stor- Failure to do so will cause damage to the pump. age procedures. 2. Turn engine off. See Engine Owner’s Manual. NOTE: NEVER turn the water off with the engine running. Never turn water supply off while pressure wash-
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PUMP MAINTENANCE CHART PUMP TYPE OIL TYPE OIL CAPACITY CHANGE OIL after every 50 First 10 hours hours 13.5 oz. x x Annovi Reverberi (XMV) 30W non detergent Annovi Reverberi (XRV) 30W non detergent 18.54 oz. x x Annovi Reverberi (XTV) x x 30W non detergent 9.92 oz. Annovi Reverberi (RKV) 30W non detergent 18.54 oz. x x DAPC (axial cam) * R&O 150 8 oz. x x DAPC (radial) ** none n/a n/a n/a Cat red dot on x x 30W non detergent sight glass * If unable to find use 30 W non detergent ** This pump requ
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DAPC Axial Cam (PCH2425) HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER Oil Fill Plug This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if 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. Install filter into water inlet of pump Oil Drain Plug Annovi Reverberi (PCH2627, PCH3030) Oil Fill Plug HOW TO CHANGE PUMP OIL Sight Glass 1. Loosen oil fill cap. 2. Place a container under the oil
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STORAGE 5. Add RV antifreeze to hose as shown. It is recommended that you follow these steps to pro- tect the internal seals of the pressure washer when storing the unit for an extended period and WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED. ENGINE 1. Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manu- facturer's recommendations for storage. PUMP NOTE: If storing the unit for more than 30 days RV 6. Pull engine starter rope slowly several times until antifreeze needs to be run through the pump. This
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Engine will not start 1. No fuel. 1. Add Fuel. (see Engine Manual for 2. Low oil 2. Add required amount of oil. further engine trouble- (if equipped with low oil shutdown). shooting) 3. Pressure builds up after two pulls 3. Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure. on the recoil starter or after initial use. 4. Not primed or choked. 4. Push primer bulb 3 times or choke engine. 5. Spark plug wire not attached. 5. Attach spark plug wire. 6. Engine ON/
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn seal or packing. 1. Have replaced by AWSC. No or low pressure (after period of normal use.) 2. Worn or obstructed valves. 2. Have replaced by AWSC. 3. Worn unloader piston. 3. Have replaced by AWSC. 4. Worn E-Z start valve. 4. Have replaced by AWSC. 1. Worn or broken o-ring. 1. Check and replace. Water leaking at gun/wand connection 2. Loose hose connection. 2. Tighten. 1. Loose connections. 1. Tighten. Water leaking at pump 2. Have replaced by AWSC. 2. Piston pa
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LIMITED WARRANTY Porter-Cable Corporation warrants to the original purchaser that each new pressure washer, service part, and accessory is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. 1 Year - Consumer applications (i.e. personal residential household usage only). 90 Day - Commercial applications (income producing). Engine warranties are the responsibility of the
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QUICK FACTS CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES. Use fresh high quality gas. GAS Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage. Pump oil: Refer to owners manual supplied with this unit. Some units (PCV2021) do not require pump oil. OIL Engine oil: Refer to engine manual supplied with this unit. Some units are equipped with a low oil sensor and adequate oil must be added or the unit will not sta
