Snapper 1807-1 - Manual (Page 8)

Checklist Before Starting Engine
Review the unit’s assembly to confirm you have performed
all of the following:
1. Make sure handle is in place and secure.
2. Check that oil has been added to proper level in
engine crankcase.
3. Add proper fuel to fuel tank.
4. Check for properly attached hose connections.
5. Check to make sure there are no kinks, cuts, or
damage to high pressure hose.
6. Provide a proper water supply at an adequate flow.
7. Be sure to read “Safety Rules” and “How To Use Your
Pressure Washer” before using pressure washer.
HOW TO USE YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
If you have any problems operating your pressure washer,
please call the pressure washer helpline at 1-800-317-7833.
How to Start Your Pressure Washer
To start your pressure washer for the first time, follow
these instructions step-by-step.This starting information
also applies if you have let the pressure washer sit idle for
at least a day.
1. Place pressure washer near an outside water source
capable of supplying water at a flow rate greater than
3.0 gallons per minute and no less than 20 PSI at
pressure washer end of garden hose.
2. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray
gun and pump. See “Preparing Pressure Washer for
Use” for illustrations.
3. Make sure unit is in a level position.
4. Connect garden hose to water inlet on pressure
washer pump. Turn ON the water.
5. Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream
of water.This purges the pump of air and impurities.
6. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun (Figure 7).
Tighten by hand.
7. Position nozzle in low pressure mode (slide nozzle
forward) and squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve
pressure caused by turning ON water.Water will flow
out of gun in a thin stream. Continue to hold trigger
until there is a steady stream of water and no air
remains in system. Release trigger.
8. Engage safety latch to spray gun trigger (Figure 8).
9. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner’s manual.
NOTE: If the recoil starter is hard to pull, it may be
necessary to squeeze the gun trigger to relieve internal
pump pressure.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
• Let the engine idle for two minutes.
• Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner’s manual.
• Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve
pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you
release the pressure.
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Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer
Figure 7 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun
Safety Latch
Figure 8 — Spray Gun with Safety Latch Engaged
CAUTION
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
DO NOT run the pump without the water supply
connected and turned on.
CAUTION
• Squeeze trigger on spray gun each time recoil starter is
pulled and engine fails to start.
Avoid injury from kickback.