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Operation, Basic elements of engine, Pressure washer – Porter-Cable D26221-025-1 User Manual

Page 8: Know your pressure washer

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8- ENG

D26221

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.

PRESSURE WASHER

High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply.

Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.

High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun
and wand.

Spray Gun: Connects with wand to control water flow rate, direction, and
pressure.

Quick Connect Wand: Wand is equipped with a female quick connect coupler on
the end. This allows the user to quickly change out high-pressure nozzles for
different spray patterns and change to the soap nozzle for low pressure and
chemical/soap applications. See Operation section.

Chemical Hose (not shown): Allows cleaners or cleaning solvents to be mixed
with the pressurized water stream. See How To Siphon Chemicals/Cleaning
Solvents in Operation section of this manual.

OPERATION

Know Your Pressure Washer

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.

High Pressure
Pump

Engine

High
Pressure
Hose

Spray
Gun

Quick
Connect
Wand

Quick
Connect
Nozzles

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