Powermate PWZ0142700.01 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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BASIC ELEMENTS OF A
PRESSURE WASHER
High Pressure Pump (located inside the shroud,
not shown): Increases the pressure of the water sup-
ply�
Engine: Drives the high-pressure pump�
High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water
from the pump to the run and spray wand�
Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control
water flow rate, direction, and pressure.
Chemical Hose: Feeds cleaning agents into the
pump to mix with the water� See How To Apply
Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in this sec-
tion�
Quick Connect Nozzles: Allow the user to quickly
and easily change the degree of spray to fit the job
at hand�
BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE
Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of
engine controls�
Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke
valve�
Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to
crank engine�
Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system
Quick Connect Nozzles
stored in this panel
High-Pressure
Hose
Chemical
Hose
Engine
Spray Gun
Chemical
Tank
PRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY
PSI: Pounds per Square Inch� The unit of measure for water pressure� Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc�
GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water.
CU: Cleaning Units� GPM multiplied by PSI� GPM x PSI = CU
Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled�
CAUTION
Allowing the unit to run for more than two minutes without the gun trigger pulled could cause overheat-
ing and damage to the pump�
Chemical Injection System: Mixes cleaners or cleaning solvents with the water to improve cleaning effectiveness�
Water Supply: All pressure washers must have a source of water� The minimum requirements for a water supply are
20 PSI and 5 gallons per minute�