Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06, Instruction Manual

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A17914
3. Disconnect high pressure hose
from pump and from spray gun.
4. Connect 12 inch length of hose
to water inlet of pump.
5. Add RV antifreeze to hose as
shown.
6. Place the ON-OFF switch in the
On position then Off position.
until an ti freeze comes out of high
pressure hose con nec tion of
pump.
7. Remove short hose from water
inlet of pump.
8. Drain all water from high
pressure hose , coil it, and store
it in cradle of the pressure washer
handle.
9. Drain all water from spray gun
and wand by holding spray gun
in a vertical position with nozzle
end pointing down and squeez ing
trigger. Store in gun/hose holder.
10. Store chemical hose , high
pressure hose, spray gun, and
wand so they are protected from
dam age, such as being run over.
It is recommended that you follow
these steps to protect the internal
seals of the pressure washer when
STORING THE UNIT FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD and/or WHEN
FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE
EXPECTED.
Allowing pump to
freeze will void pressure washer
warranty.
PUMP
NOTE: If storing the unit for more
than 30 days *RV antifreeze needs
to be run through the pump. This
helps pre vent dam age within the
pump head.
RV an ti freeze is not only
added for winterizing, but for proper
lu bri ca tion regardless of temperature
or en vi ron ment. Storing the pump
less than 30 days in warm weather
does not require the
RV antifreeze.
* Windshield washer fluid may also be
used.
1. Make sure unit is unplugged
from power source.
2. Obtain a funnel , six ounces
of RV antifreeze , and
approximately 12 inches of
garden hose with a male hose
connector attached to one end.
Risk of property
damage. Use only
RV antifreeze. Any other an ti freeze
is corrosive and can damage pump.
STORAGE