Snapper 1662-0 - Manual (Page 7)

Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer
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Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension
to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the
engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and
water supplied will damage the pump.
• Uncoil high pressure hose and attach quick connect end
of hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 5). Pull
down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the
spray gun and let go of collar. Tug on hose to be sure of
a tight connection.
• Similarly, attach the other end of the high pressure hose
to the high pressure outlet on the pump (Figure 6). Pull
down on the collar of the quick connect, slide onto the
pump and let go of collar. Pull on hose to be sure of a
tight connection.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet,
inspect the inlet screen (Figure 7). Clean the screen if it
contains debris, replace if damaged. DO NOT RUN THE
PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to
clean out any debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: Do Not siphon standing water for the
water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F).
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by
hand (Figure 7).
CAUTION! There MUST be at least ten feet of
unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer
inlet and any flow shut off device, such as a ‘Y’ shut-off
connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve.
Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this
warning will not be covered by the warranty.
• Turn ON the water.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun until you have a
steady stream of water. This purges the pump of air and
impurities.
CAUTION! Before starting the pressure washer,
be sure you are wearing adequate eye protection.
Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
• Make sure the handle is secure.
• Check for properly tightened hose connections.
• Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to the high pressure hose.
• Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the
engine crankcase.
• Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
• Provide a proper water supply (not to exceed 100°F) at
a minimum flow of 3.9 gallons per minute.
• Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your
Pressure Washer” before using the pressure washer.
Connect high
pressure hose
here.
Figure 5 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Connect high
pressure hose here
Figure 6 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump
Inspect inlet screen,
Do Not use if
damaged, clean if
dirty.
Figure 7 — Connect the Garden Hose to Water Inlet