
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer
To remove contaminants from the pump, follow these steps:
•Set up the pressure washer as described in “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect the water supply and turn water on.
•Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
•Start the engine according to instructions in “How To Use Your Pressure Washer”.
•Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
•When the water supply is steady and constant, engage the safety latch and refasten the nozzle extension.
Check In-Line Filter
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.
•Place the detergent siphoning tube in a bucket full of clean water.
•Slide the adjustable nozzle forward to the low pressure position. Flush for
•Shut off the engine.
IMPORTANT: Simply shutting OFF engine will not release pressure in the system. When the engine has
shut down, squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve the pressure in the hose.
Refer to Figure 13 and service the
Figure 13 — Clean In-Line Filter
Filter Screen |
Nozzle |
Extension |
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1.Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove
Nozzle Maintenance
A pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the spray gun trigger may be caused by excessive pump pressure.The principal cause of excessive pump pressure is a orifice clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the orifice using the tools included with your pressure washer and follow these instructions:
1.Shut off the engine and turn off the water supply.
2.Detach the nozzle extension from the spray gun.Twist the nozzle clockwise to the stream position. Using the supplied 2mm (5/64) allen wrench, remove the orifice from the end of the nozzle extension (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Removing and Cleaning Nozzle
2.If the screen is damaged, the
3.Place the
4.Place the
5.Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun, as described earlier in this manual.
Orifice |
3.Remove the
4.Use the wire included in the kit (or a small paper clip) to free any foreign material clogging or restricting the orifice (Figure 14).
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