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Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Know Your Pressure Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance . . . . . . .
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING DANGER Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING CAUTION Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to pressure washer. Running engines produce heat and hot exhaust gases.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Fire or severe burns can occur. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. • DO NOT operate pressure washer above rated pressure. • DO NOT touch hot surfaces. • Stay clear of exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer ASSEMBLY 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. Remove Pressure Washer from Carton Add oil to engine crankcase. Add fuel to fuel tank. Connect high pressure hose to spray gun and pump. Connect water supply to pump. Attach nozzle extension to spray gun. Attach Handle • Remove parts bag included with pressure washer. 1.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer 4. Insert other “L” hook through hole just above billboard on right side of handle (viewing from rear of unit). Hold hook in place with pliers and attach locknut with 7/16” wrench (Figure 3). 3. Before connecting garden hose to water inlet, inspect inlet screen (Figure 6). Clean screen if it contains debris or have it replaced if damaged. DO NOT RUN PRESSURE WASHER IF SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer Checklist Before Starting Engine 6. 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.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer How to Use Adjustable Nozzle 3. You should now know how to START and STOP your pressure washer.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals. 1. Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to low pressure mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward to achieve high pressure. Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 11).
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer 4. Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure mode. Detergent cannot be applied with nozzle in high pressure position. 5. Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet. Check that high pressure hose is connected to spray gun and pump. Start engine. 6. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion of area to be washed and work upward, using long, even, overlapping strokes. 7.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Outlet Pressure . . . . . 2300 psi Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm) Check and Clean Inlet Screen Detergent . . . . . . . . . . Use detergent approved for pressure washers Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged. Water Supply . . . . . .
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer 2. Pull trigger on spray gun and hold. Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube 3. When water supply is steady and constant, engage safety latch. If you used the chemical injection hose, you must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine. To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps: 1. Set up pressure washer as described in “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect water supply and turn water on. 1.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer 5. 2. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 14). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.Turn adjustable nozzle extension to stream spray and move nozzle from low to high while flushing. Use a 8mm allen wrench to remove black pump oil cap between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet (Figure 15). Figure 15 - Changing Pump Oil Figure 14 — Backflushing the Nozzle Oil Cap 6. 7. 8. 9.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer PREPARING THE UNIT FOR STORAGE NOTE: PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory. It is not included with the pressure washer. Contact the nearest authorized service center to purchase PumpSaver. CAUTION Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, follow this procedure: 1. 2.
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Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Pump has following problems: failure to produce pressure, erratic pressure, chattering, loss of pressure, low water volume. Detergent fails to mix with spray. Engine runs good at noload but “bogs” when load is added. Pressure washer shuts down during operation. Cause Correction 1. 1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Water inlet is blocked. Inadequate water supply. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. Clogged inlet hose strainer.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # 1 192547GS 2 B191874GS 3 191909GS 4 190249GS 5 192645GS 6 192128GS 7 190132GS 8 B2203GS 9 192310GS Description BASE HANDLE BILLBOARD HOSE KIT, Pump Mounting Hardware KIT, Hook GUN KIT, Handle Connector KIT,Vibration Mount Item Part # 10 21760GS 11 192309GS 12 192050GS 13 188792HGS 14 192311GS 15 23139GS 16 193568GS 900 NSP Items Not Illustrated: Part # Description 193896GS MANUAL, Owner’s MS6847 MANUAL, Engine 192548G
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST — PUMP Item 19 28 45 62 76 77 A B C D Part # 190571GS 190627GS 190578GS 190581GS 21783GS 190586GS 190594GS 190632GS 190634GS 193808GS Description CAP, Oil MANIFOLD PIN CAP THERMO RELIEF OIL BOTTLE (not shown) KIT, UNLOADER STEM KIT,WATER INLET, ALUM KIT, OUTLET, ALUM KIT, HEAD BRASS Item E F G H J K L Part # 193806GS 190592GS 190593GS 193807GS 189971GS 193971GS 193972GS Description KIT, CHECK VALVES KIT, INLET CHECK KIT, CHEMICAL INJECTION
SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY "This Snapper™ product is distributed under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.