Snapper 1662-0 - Manual (Page 8)

Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer
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HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please contact the local Snapper service center.
How to Start Your Engine
The best way to start your pressure washer for the first
time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This
starting information also applies if have let the pressure
washer sit idle for at least a day.
• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an
outside water source that can flow at a rate of
3.9 gallons per minute or more.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Check that the high pressure hose is connected to the
spray gun and to the pump. See “Preparing Pressure
Washer for Use” on page 5.
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet on the
pressure washer pump and turn on the water.
CAUTION! Do Not run the pump without the water
supply connected and turned on. You must follow this
caution or the pump will be damaged.
• Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the air
pressure caused by turning ON the water. Water will
discharge from the spray gun in a thin stream. Hold the
trigger until a steady stream of water appears. This will
make it easier to pull start the engine. Release the
trigger.
• Apply the safety latch to the spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
• Move the fuel valve to the “On” position (Figure 9).
• Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position, shown
on engine as a rabbit (Figure 10).
• To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the
“Choke” position. To restart a warm engine, leave
the choke lever in the “Run” position (Figure 11).
• Set the rocker switch to the “On” position (Figure 12).
• Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some
resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke.
Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back”
against starter.
Figure 9 — Fuel Valve
Figure 10 — Throttle Positions
Figure 11 — Choke Positions
Figure 12 — Stop Switch
Safety Latch
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged