Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06 - Manual (Page 14)

14- ENG A17914
When performing maintenance, you may be exposed to hot
surfaces, water pressure, or moving parts that can cause
serious injury or death!
Before performing any maintenance or repair, unplug unit from power
source, let motor cool and release all water pressure.
To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer, a routine
maintenance schedule should be prepared and followed. If the pressure washer
is used in unusual conditions, such as high-temperatures or dusty conditions,
more fre quent maintenance checks will be required.
Any maintenance or repair not listed should be performed by an Authorized
Warranty Service Center.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
MAINTENANCE TASK
PRESSURE WASHER
check/clean inlet screen
check high pressure hose for
leaks
check soap and chemical
hose and filter
check gun and wand for leaks
prepare for storage
Before
each use
Every 25
hours or
yearly
Every 50
hours or
yearly
Every 100
hours or
yearly
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for longer
than 30 days
X
X
X
X
MOTOR
Clean motor after each use. Using a cloth remove debris from motor. DO NOT
use water to clean motor.
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
* This pump does not require oil
check/change oil *
SHUTTING DOWN
1. After each use, 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. Place the ON-OFF switch in
the Off position. NOTE: NEVER
turn the water off with the motor
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.