Porter-Cable D26221-025-1 - Manual (Page 12)

12- ENG D26221
STARTING
Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedures
for 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 spilled
fuel before starting the engine. Refer to engine manual for correct procedure.
2. Check engine oil level. See Engine Operators Manual for correct procedure.
NOTE: There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing.
3.
Verify the filter screen is in water inlet of pump. NOTE:
Cone side faces out.
4. Connect water source to pump inlet.
NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5
gallons per minute at 20 p.s.i.
5. Connect high pressure hose to pump outlet.
6. If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, see How
To Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents
in Operation section of this manual.
7. Turn water source on. NOTE: Make
sure water supply is turned on.
8. Start engine. See Engine operators
Manual for correct procedure. NOTE: If
the engine does not start after two pulls,
pull the trigger to relieve the pressure.
9. Depress trigger on gun to start water
flow. NOTE: Stand on a stable surface
and grip gun/wand firmly with both
hands. Expect the gun to kick when triggered.
10. Release trigger to stop water flow.
11. Adjust nozzle spray for the task being performed or change quick connect
tip. See How To Use Wand instructions in this section.
TO SHUT DOWN
IMPORTANT: Read and understand how to shut down the pressure washer
before operating.
1. If you have siphoned chemicals, siphon a bucket of clean water through the
chemical hose. NOTE: Failure to do so will cause damage to the pump.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine shut down procedure.
NOTE: NEVER turn the water off with the engine running.
3. Turn water source off.
4. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun.
5. See Storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures.
Filter Screen
Water
Source
High
Pressure
Hose