Porter-Cable PCH3540HR Pressure Washer User Manual


 
18 — ENG
D22885
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
No or low pressure (after
period of normal use.)
Water leaking at gun/wand
connection
Water leaking at pump
Oil leaking at pump
(if applicable)
1. Worn seal or packing.
2. Worn or obstructed valves.
3. Worn unloader piston.
4. Worn E-Z start valve.
1. Worn or broken o-ring.
2. Loose hose connection.
1. Loose connections.
2. Piston packings worn.
3. Worn or broken o-rings.
4. Pump head or tubes damaged from
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 replaced by AWSC.
3. Have replaced by AWSC.
4. Have replaced by AWSC.
1. Check and replace.
2. Tighten.
1. Tighten.
2. Have replaced by AWSC.
3. Have replaced by AWSC.
4. Have replaced by AWSC.
1. Have replaced by AWSC.
2. Tighten.
3. Check and replace.
4. Check and replace.
5. Check for correct amount.
6. Drain and fill with correct amount and type of
oil.
7. Clean vent plug; blow air through it to
remove any blockage. If problem persists,
replace plug.