Porter-cable PCH2425 User Manual Page 1

PressureWashersInstructionmanualThe Model and Serial No. plate is located on the mainhousing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spacesbelow and

Pressure AdjustmentThe pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieveoptimum pressure and cleaning. If you need tolower the pressure, it can be

11 — ENG D22885For Quick-Connect Turret Wands(PCH2425, PCH2627, PCH3030, PCH3540HR):Spray NozzlesThe turret holds five spray nozzles. Each nozzle isco

12 — ENGD22885STARTING1. Add fresh high quality unleadedgasoline.Never fill fueltank indoors.Never fill fuel tank when engine isrunning or hot. Do no

13 — ENG D22885SHUTTING DOWN 1. If you have siphoned chemicals, siphon a bucketof clean water through the chemical hose. NOTE:Failure to do so will c

14 — ENGD22885PUMP TYPEOIL TYPEOIL CAPACITYCHANGE OILAnnovi Reverberi (XMV)Annovi Reverberi (XRV)Annovi Reverberi (XTV)DAPC (axial cam)DAPC (radial)Ca

15 — ENG D22885HOW TO CHANGE PUMP OIL1. Loosen oil fill cap.2. Place a container under the oil drain plug.3. Remove oil drain plug.4. After oil is dra

16 — ENGD228855. Add RV antifreeze to hose as shown.6. Pull engine starter rope slowly several times untilantifreeze comes out of high pressure hose

17 — ENG D22885PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine will not start (see Engine Manual forfurther engine trouble-shooting)7. Chemical build up in chemicalinjec

18 — ENGD22885PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONNo or low pressure (afterperiod of normal use.)Water leaking at gun/wandconnectionWater leaking at pumpOil leaking

19 — ENG D22885LIMITED WARRANTYPorter-Cable Corporation warrants to the original purchaser that each new pressure washer, service part, andaccessory i

2 — ENGD22885SSAAFFEETTYY GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS - DDEEFFIINNIITTIIOONNSS . . . . . . . . . . .2IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT SSAAFFEETTYY IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS

D22885QUICK FACTSCALL 1-888-559-8550TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOUFOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANU

3 — ENG D22885IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURYAND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AN

4 — ENGD22885HAZARD• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and couldresult in fire or breathing hazard, seriousinjury or death can result. Fuel or oil leakswi

5 — ENGOWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES• DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THERETAILER! Call 1-888-559-8550.• Read and understand all safety warnings.• Read this

6 — ENGD22885BOX CONTENTSBagged HandleHandleEngineManualBagged PartsNozzle Cleaning KitKnobs w/hardwareEnglish/Spanish/FrenchOperator’sManualEngine Fr

7 — ENG D228852. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely.3. Attach high pressure hose to gun. NOTE: Thepoint of attachment for the high pressure hose wi

8 — ENGD22885REMOVE SHIPPING PLUG(PCH2627, PCH3030)THEPUMP ISSHIPPED FROM THE FACTO-RY WITH OIL IN IT AND A REDSHIPPING PLUG TO PREVENTANY OIL FROM LE

9 — ENG D22885OPERATIONBASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSUREWASHERHigh Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of thewater supply.Engine: Drives the high pressu