Dewalt DXPW3425 Instruction Manual - Page 14
START-UP PROCEDURE, FIG. 1, 10-16, Chemicals and, Cleaning Solvents. - pump oil
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English Start-up Procedure (Fig. 1, 10-16) 1. In a well-ventilated outdoor area, add fresh, high-quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. Refer to engine instruction manual for correct procedure. NOTICE: Use of fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are not approved for use in this product per EPA regulations and will damage the unit and void the warranty. 2. Check engine oil level. Refer to the engine instruction manual for correct procedure. 3. Check pump oil level. The oil level should come to the dot in the middle of the sight glass. Refer to the Pump paragraph under Maintenance. 4. Connect the water hose to the water source. Turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose. When a steady stream of water is present, turn the water source off. 5. Verify the filter screen (U) is in water inlet of pump. The convex side faces out. Fig. 10 Fig. 11 P NOTE: Water source must provide a minimum of 5 gallons per minute at 20 psi (138 kPa). Warning: To reduce the possibility of contamination always protect against backflow when connected to a potable water system. 7. Connect high pressure hose (P) to pump outlet. 8. If applying a chemical or cleaning solution, refer to Chemicals and Cleaning Solvents. 9. Turn the water source on. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Failure to do so could cause damage to the pump. 10. Remove all air from the pump and high pressure hose by depressing trigger until a steady stream of water is present. 11. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch (H) to the ON position. 12. Place the fuel valve lever (M) in the ON position. 13. If the engine is cold, move the choke (L) to the CLOSED position as shown. Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 OFF M L ON H U V 6. Connect the cold water source (V) to pump inlet. 14. Warning: Risk of unsafe operation. Pull starter grip slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull starter grip (I) rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury. Note: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it gently by hand. 14
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