Snapper 1660-0 - Manual (Page 8)

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Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer
• Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you
feel some resistance.Then pull rapidly to start the engine.
• Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope
“snap back” against starter.
• Slowly rotate choke knob to the “Run” position as
engine warms and runs smoothly.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast”
position when operating the pressure washer.
• If the engine fails to start, review instructions given in the
engine owner’s manual.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
• Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position
(indicated on the engine as a turtle).
• Let the engine idle for two minutes.
• Move the throttle lever to the “Stop” position (fully to
the right as you face the lever).
• 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.
How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure
washer and how to STOP it.The information in this
section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to
apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
WARNING! Never adjust spray pattern when
spraying. Never put hands in front of nozzle to
adjust spray pattern.
• Slide the nozzle forward when you wish to adjust the
spray to low pressure mode (Figure 10). Slide the nozzle
backward to achieve high pressure.
• Point the nozzle down towards a firm surface and press
the trigger to test the pattern (Figure 11).
• Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a
narrow pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 12).
• For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle between
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
• If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially using high
pressure mode, you may damage the surface being cleaned.
• Do Not get closer than 8 inches when cleaning tires.
Slide nozzle backward
for High Pressure
Mode
Slide nozzle forward for low
pressure mode and
detergent application
Figure 10 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure
Figure 11 — Testing the Spray Pattern
Figure 12 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle
counterclockwise for fan
spray pattern
Rotate nozzle clockwise
for narrow spray pattern
Stop Fast
Figure 9 — Throttle Lever