Snapper 020231-2 - Manual (Page 13)

3000 PSI Pressure Washer
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2. Prepare detergent solution as required by manufacturer.
3. Place small filter end of detergent siphoning tube into
detergent container.
4. Make sure black spray tip is installed.
NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied with the high
pressure spray tips (White,Yellow, or Red).
5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump and start engine.
6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
7. Allow detergent to soak in between 3–5 minutes
before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to
prevent surface from drying. DO NOT allow detergent
to dry on (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the chemical injection
system after each use by placing the filter into a bucket of
clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.
Pressure Washer Rinsing
Wash and Rinse Surface
This pressure washer permits regulation of output water
pressure by varying the engine speed.The variable pressure
control lever found on the front of the engine may be set,
as shown in Figure 15:
After you have applied detergent, scour the surface
and rinse it clean as follows:
1. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
2. Remove black chemical nozzle from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install desired high pressure nozzle following
instructions “How to Use Spray Tips”.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from the area you plan
to spray.
5. Adjust spray pressure by sliding variable pressure contol
lever left or right, as shown in Figure 11.
6. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check the surface for damage. If no damage is found,
you can assume it is okay to continue rinsing.
7. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place chemical injection siphon/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
3. Attach black low pressure spray tip.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine.
6. ALWAYS point gun in a safe direction and squeeze
spray gun trigger to release retained high water
pressure.
IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
Automatic Cool Down System
(Thermal Relief)
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for
3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach temperatures
above 125°F.The system engages to cool the pump by
discharging the warm water onto the ground.
CAUTION
• When inserting filter into a detergent solution bottle, route
tube to keep it from inadvertently contacting hot muffler.
Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact
with the hot muffler.
Pressure Low to High
Duty Light Medium Heavy
Application Auto Concrete Paint removal
Boat Driveway Degreasing
Furniture Deck
Figure 15 - Variable Pressure Control
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING