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D25805

This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting
muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around

flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural
crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark
arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is
a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443
of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a
spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working
order.  Spark arrester are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and
may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.

Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Read Operator’s Manual.  Do not operate equipment until you
have read Operator’s Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation,

and Maintenance Instructions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 trouble free service.  Please read
and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance.

All sales of pressure washers are final.  

Do not return this product to the

retailer. Call 1-888-559-8550.

If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our
toll free number 

1-888-559-8550, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To

6:00 p.m. C.S.T. 

If repair or service part purchase is required, our many Authorized Warranty
Service Centers are conveniently located and equipped to handle all in-
warranty and out-of-warranty service.

For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center call 
1-888-559-8550, Ext. 2, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All pressure washers carry a manufacturer's one year warranty from date of
purchase for consumer use and a 90 day warranty for commercial use.

Retain sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty service.

Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood this Owners
Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.

Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood the Engine
Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.

Summary of Contents for D25805-025-1

Page 1: ...No D25805 025 1 ESPA OL P GINA 21 FRAN AIS PAGE 41 To learn more about Porter Cable visit our website at http www porter cable com PCH3500C Copyright 2002 Porter Cable Corporation The Model and Seria...

Page 2: ...ality product from America s leading manufacturer of pressure washers This pressure washer when properly used and maintained will provide trouble free service Please read and follow these instructions...

Page 3: ...the tank Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possib...

Page 4: ...sure washer from vehicle immediately upon arrival at your destination Your washer operates at fluid pressures and velocities high enough to penetrate human and animal flesh which could result in amput...

Page 5: ...essure Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury The spray gun wand is a powerful cleaning tool that could look like a t...

Page 6: ...nt auto striping and trim and delicate objects such as flowers and shrubs Before spraying check the item to be cleaned to assure yourself that it is strong enough to resist damage from the force of th...

Page 7: ...OTE There will be a slight amount of oil in the engine from factory testing NOTE The high pressure pump was filled with oil at the factory There is no need to add oil at this time see the Maintenance...

Page 8: ...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 pressuri...

Page 9: ...ing agents into the pump to mix with the pressurized water and help in cleaning Water Supply All pressure washers must have a source of water The minimum requirements for a water supply are 20 PSI and...

Page 10: ...e it is secure in coupler Risk Of Injury Ensure nozzle is completely inserted in QC socket and QC snap ring is fully engaged forward before squeezing gun trigger 0 nozzle Red This nozzle delivers a pi...

Page 11: ...s injury Leaks caused by loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT See a physician immediately Never fill fuel tank when eng...

Page 12: ...TE 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 Dep...

Page 13: ...ALL WATER PRESSURE THE ENGINE CONTAINS FLAMMABLE FUEL DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR OPEN FLAMES WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE To ensure efficient operation and longer life of your pressure washer a routin...

Page 14: ...l pulsate Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions 1 Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Pull tri...

Page 15: ...with a male hose connector attached to one end Use only RV antifreeze Any other antifreeze is corrosive and can damage pump 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Disconnect high pressure hose from pump and f...

Page 16: ...pressure See How to Use Wand paragraph in the Operation Section Low water supply Water supply must be at least 5 GPM 20 PSI Leak at high pressure hose Repair leak Apply sealant tape if necessary Nozz...

Page 17: ...iston Have replaced by AWSC Worn E Z start valve Check and replace Loose hose connection Loose connections Tighten Piston packings worn Have replaced by AWSC Worn or broken o rings Have replaced by AW...

Page 18: ...essors with 60 and 80 gallon tanks will be inspected at the site of installation Contact the nearest Porter Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center that provides on site service calls for service cal...

Page 19: ...19 ENG D25805 NOTES...

Page 20: ...water overheats this valve will open and allow a gush of water to escape Once the water is released the valve closes allowing the pump to operate normally Don t allow hoses to contact the HOT engine m...

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