Porter-cable PCH3740 User Manual

Instruction manualIMPORTANTPlease make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before

10- ENG A08058PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGYPSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pr

11- ENGA08058The high pressure spray from your pressure washer is capable of causing damage to surfaces such as wood, glass, automobile paint, auto st

12- ENG A08058HOW TO APPLY CHEMICALS AND CLEANING SOLVENTS Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps a

13- ENGA08058STARTINGPrior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure.1. In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh, hig

14- ENG A08058MAINTENANCEWhen performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot surfaces, water pressure, or moving parts that can cause serious injur

15- ENGA08058NOZZLE CLEANINGIf the nozzle becomes clogged with foreign materials, such as dirt, excessive pressure may develop. If the nozzle becomes

16- ENG A080581. Obtain a funnel, six ounces of *RV antifreeze, and 16 - 36 inches of garden hose with a male hose connector attached to one end.Use

17- ENGA08058TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEMEngine will not start (see Engine Manual for further engine troubleshooting)No or low pressure (initial use

18- ENG A08058Water leaking at pumpWater leaking at gun/spray wand connectionNo or low pressure (after period of normal use)PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONSpr

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2- ENGA08058IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manua

20- ENG A08058LIMITED WARRANTYPORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from

3- ENGA08058• Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possibl

4- ENGA08058• Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burn.• During operation, touch only the control

5- ENGA08058• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to kickback, and could cause the op-erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. Imprope

6- ENGA08058ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS1. Place handle assembly onto frame, depress the snap buttons, and slide the handle assembly onto the frame until sn

7- ENGA08058 e. Make a loop in hose as shown. Place hose into hose clamp (3), squeeze hose clamp together, slide onto long screw post, and secure wi

8- ENGA080585. Connect wand to gun. Tighten securely.4. Attach high pressure hose to gun. Tighten securely.6. Place the nozzle holder onto the pan

9- ENGA08058OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHERHigh Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply.Engine: Drives the