Snapper 1662-0 - Manual (Page 6)

Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer
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• Insert the “L” bolt through the hole on the right side of
the handle (viewing from rear of unit) and attach the
plastic knob (Figure 2). Tighten the knob by hand. If not
installed, add the vinyl cap to the “L” bolt.
• Insert the multi–colored nozzles in the spaces provided
in the handle.
Install Oil Dipstick on Pump
CAUTION! You MUST remove the pump’s shipping cap
and install the oil dipstick. Failure to do so will void the
warranty and damage the pump.
To install the oil dipstick:
• Make sure your unit is on a level surface.
• Remove and discard the shipping cap located on the
pump (Figure 3).
• Install the oil dipstick.
NOTE: The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring
no additional lubrication for the life of the pump.
Add Engine Oil
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to the engine owners manual to add recommended
oil to engine.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
Add Gasoline
WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank.
WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the pressure
washer engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not
mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline to fuel tank.
Use a funnel to prevent spillage. Slowly fill tank to about
1.5" below the bottom of the filler neck (Figure 4).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 3 — Install Oil Dipstick onto the Pump
Shipping Cap
Pump Oil
Dipstick
Remove shipping cap and
install oil dipstick here.
Figure 4 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Air Space
Figure 2 — Secure Handle