Porter-Cable D22885-011-0 Instruction Manual Download Page 17

17 — ENG

D22885

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine will not start 
(see Engine Manual for
further engine trouble-
shooting)

7.

Chemical build up in chemical
injector.

No or low pressure 
(initial use)

Will not draw chemicals

TROUBLESHOOTING  GUIDE

1.

Wand not in high pressure.

1.

See How to Use Wand paragraph in the
Operation Section.

2.

Low water supply.

2.

Water supply must be at least  5 GPM @ 20 PSI.

3.

Leak at high pressure hose.

3.

Repair leak. Apply Teflon tape if necessary.

4.

Nozzle obstructed.

4.

Clean nozzle with paper clip or nozzle cleaning
tool, pour water into nozzle end  to flush out ob-
struction.

5.

Water filter screen clogged.

5.

Remove and clean filter.

6.

Defective E-Z start valve. 
(If applicable)

6.

Check with Authorized Warranty Service Center
(AWSC.) 

7.

Air in hose.

7.

Turn off the engine, then the water source.
Disconnect the water source from the pump inlet
and turn the water source on to remove all air
from the hose. When there is a steady stream of
water present, turn water source off. Reconnect
water source to pump inlet and turn on water
source.  Squeeze trigger to remove remaining air.

8.

Choke lever in the "Choke" posi-
tion.

9.

Throttle control lever is not in the
"Fast" position.

10. High pressure hose is too long.

8.

Move choke to the "No Choke" position.

9.

Move throttle control lever to the "Fast" position.

10. Use high pressure hose under 100 feet.

1.

No fuel.

2.

Low oil 
(if equipped with low oil shutdown).

3.

Pressure builds up after two pulls
on the recoil starter or after initial
use.

4.

Not primed or choked.

5.

Spark plug wire not attached.

6.

Engine 

ON/OFF

switch in 

OFF

po-

sition (If equipped.)

7.

Choke lever in the "Choke" position
on a "hot" engine or an engine that
has been exposed to thermal heat
for a long period of time.

8.

Fuel valve closed (if equipped)

1.

Add Fuel.

2.

Add required amount of oil.

3.

Squeeze gun trigger to relieve pressure.

4.

Push primer bulb 3 times or choke engine.

5.

Attach spark plug wire.

6.

Place engine ON/OFF switch in 

ON

position.

7.   Move choke to the "No Choke" position.

8.

Move the fuel valve lever to the "Open" position.

1.

Wand not in low pressure.

2.

Chemical filter clogged.

3.

Chemical screen not in chemical

4.

Chemical adjustment knob closed.

5.

Chemical too thick

6.

Pressure hose is too long

2.

Clean filter.

3.

Insure end of chemical hose is fully submerged
into chemical.

4.

Turn knob fully counterclockwise to open.

5.

Dilute chemical.  Chemical should be the same
consistency as water.

6.

Lengthen water supply hose instead of pressure
hose.

7.

Have parts cleaned or replaced by AWSC.

1.

See How to Use Wand paragraph in the
Operation Section.

Summary of Contents for D22885-011-0

Page 1: ...___________ Serial No _________________________________ IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting op...

Page 2: ...G GU UI ID DE E 17 18 W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y S ST TA AT TE EM ME EN NT T 19 Q QU UI IC CK K F FA AC CT TS S 20 SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not...

Page 3: ...below top of tank to allow for expansion Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated areas free from obstructions Equip areas with fire extinguishers suitable for gasoline fires Never operate pressu...

Page 4: ...cts connected to an elec trical circuit could result in a fatal electri cal shock Unplug any electrically operated product before attempting to clean it Direct spray away from electric outlets and swi...

Page 5: ...VICE POLICY Congratulations You have purchased a high quality product from America s leading manufacturer of pressure washers This pressure washer when properly used and maintained will provide troubl...

Page 6: ...e English Spanish French Operator s Manual Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly High Pressure Hose Chemical Hose Engine Oil Spray Gun Multi Reg Wand PCV2021 Accessories Panel with hardware PCV2021 Hose Ree...

Page 7: ...eel bracket e as shown Tighten securely IMPORTANT Read the hose reel instruction manual supplied for safety and operating instructions PCH2425 PCH2627 PCH3030 PCV2021 PCV2021 PCH2425 PCH2627 PCH3030 P...

Page 8: ...ng it counterclockwise Discard plug 2 Remove dipstick oil plug from plastic bag Before installing dipstick oil plug into pump check the pump oil level See Pump paragraph in Mainte nance section of thi...

Page 9: ...inside the pres sure washer pump allowing pump to maintain a safe operating temperature When you release spray gun trigger and engine is still running you are in bypass mode When unit is in bypass mod...

Page 10: ...with both high and low pressure settings The high pressure setting is for cleaning and rinsing the low pressure setting is for applying chemicals or cleaning solutions to surfaces RISK OF INJECTION O...

Page 11: ...area of cleaning This nozzle should be used for most general cleaning jobs Chemical nozzle Black This nozzle is used to apply chemicals or cleaning solutions It has the least powerful stream Changing...

Page 12: ...art engine see Engine Operator s Manual for correct procedure SOME UNITS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN E Z START VALVE ON THESE UNITS PRES SURE WILL BUILD IN THE HOSE IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START AFTER TWO...

Page 13: ...MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE LET ENGINE COOL AND RELEASE ALL WATER PRESSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR OPEN FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EN...

Page 14: ...shown 6 Clean the nozzle using the nozzle cleaner provided or a straightened paper clip Insert into the nozzle end and work back and forth until obstruction is removed 7 Direct water supply into nozzl...

Page 15: ...f oil 6 Replace oil fill cap and tighten securely HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER INLET FILTER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary 1 Remove filter by grasping end and rem...

Page 16: ...s to pro tect the internal seals of the pressure washer when storing the unit for an extended period and WHEN FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED ENGINE 1 Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manu...

Page 17: ...ion 10 High pressure hose is too long 8 Move choke to the No Choke position 9 Move throttle control lever to the Fast position 10 Use high pressure hose under 100 feet 1 No fuel 2 Low oil if equipped...

Page 18: ...freezing 1 Oil seals worn 2 Loose drain plug 3 Worn drain plug o ring if applicable 4 Worn fill plug o ring 5 Pump overfilled 6 Incorrect oil used 7 Vent plug is clogged 1 Have replaced by AWSC 2 Have...

Page 19: ...plete sold as is sold reconditioned or used as rental equipment l Delivery installation or normal adjustments explained in the owner s manual l Damage or liability caused by shipping improper handling...

Page 20: ...old weather storage or long term storage Never leave unit running for more than 2 minutes without pulling gun trigger doing so will destroy pump and void warranty Pump is equipped with a thermal relie...

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