Operating instructions, Basic elements of a pressure washer, Basic elements of engine – Porter-Cable PCK3030SP User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER

High Pressure Pump: Increases the pressure of the water supply.
Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.
High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun
and spray wand.
Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate, direction, and
pressure.
Quick Connect Spray Wand: Spray wand is equipped with a female quick
connect coupler on the end. This allows the user to quickly change out high-pres-
sure nozzles for different spray patterns and change to the soap nozzle for low
pressure and chemical/soap applications. See How To Use Spray wand paragraph
in this section.
Chemical Hose (not shown): Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with
the pressurized water. See How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents in
Operation section of this manual.

BASIC ELEMENTS OF ENGINE

Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls.
Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve
Throttle Control Lever: Controls engine speed.
Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine.
Fuel Valve Lever: Opens/closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor.
Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system.

READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.

Engine

High
Pressure
Hose

Spray
Gun

Quick
Connect
Spray Wand

High
Pressure
Pump

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