Briggs & Stratton 3500PSI manual Troubleshooting

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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Low pressure nozzle installed.

1.

Replace nozzle with high pressure nozzle.

 

2.

Water inlet is blocked.

2.

Clear inlet.

Pump has following

3.

Inadequate water supply.

3.

Provide adequate water flow.

4.

Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.

4.

Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.

problems: failure to

5.

Clogged inlet hose strainer.

5.

Check and clean inlet hose strainer.

produce pressure, erratic

6.

Water supply is over 100°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

pressure, chattering, loss of

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose.

pressure, low water

 

leaks.

 

 

volume.

 

 

 

8.

Gun leaks.

8.

Replace gun.

 

 

9.

Nozzle is obstructed.

9.

Clean nozzle.

 

10.

Pump is faulty.

10.

Contact Snapper service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Detergent siphoning tube is not

1.

Insert detergent siphoning tube into

 

 

submerged.

 

detergent.

Detergent fails to mix with

2.

Chemical filter is clogged.

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

spray.

 

 

 

siphoning tube.

 

3.

Dirty in-line filter.

3.

See “Check In-Line Filter” on page 12.

 

4.

High pressure nozzle installed.

4.

Replace nozzle with low pressure nozzle.

Engine runs good at no-

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST position. If

load but “bogs” when load

 

 

engine still “bogs down”, contact Briggs and

is added.

 

 

Stratton service facility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Fuel valve is in the “Off” position.

1.

Move the fuel valve to the “On” position.

 

2.

Rocker switch is in the “Stop”

2.

Move the rocker switch to the “Run”

 

 

position.

 

position.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

4.

Low oil level.

4.

Fill cranckcase to proper level.

 

5.

Out of gasoline.

5.

Fill fuel tank.

 

6.

Stale gasoline.

6.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

Engine will not start; or

7.

Spark plug wire not connected to

7.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

spark plug.

 

 

starts and runs rough.

8.

Bad spark plug.

8.

Replace spark plug.

 

9.

Water in gasoline.

9.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

 

10.

Overchoking.

10.

Open choke fully and crank engine.

 

11.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

11.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

12.

Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

13.

Engine has lost compression.

13.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

Engine shuts down during

1.

Out of gasoline.

1.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

2.

Low oil level.

2. Fill cranckcase to proper level.

Engine lacks power.

Dirty air filter.

Replace air filter.

Engine “hunts” or falters.

Choke is opened too soon.

Move choke to halfway position until engine

 

 

 

runs smoothly.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 3500PSI Contact the Local Snapper Service CenterTable of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Know Your Pressure Washer High Pressure Outlet with Quick Connect ToNozzle Extension with Quick Connect Allows you to Attach Handle to the Pressure Washer Carton ContentsRemove Pressure Washer from Carton Washer for USEInstall Oil Dipstick on Pump Add Gasoline To install the oil dipstickAdd Engine Oil Checklist Before Starting Engine Connect Hose and Water Supply to PumpDo Not use if How to Start Your Engine HOW to USE Your Pressure WasherLow Pressure How to Stop Your Pressure WasherHow to Use the Nozzles Follow these instructions to change nozzlesCleaning and Applying Chemical Automatic Cool Down System Pressure Washer RinsingTo apply detergent follow these steps Specifications General Maintenance RecommendationsPressure Washer Maintenance Purge Pump of Air Contaminants Nozzle MaintenanceCheck Gun and Nozzle Extension Check In-Line FilterTo remove a worn or damaged o-ring Storing the Engine Engine MaintenanceRing Maintenance Preparing the Unit for StorageSnapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Troubleshooting Exploded View Unit Qty Description Parts List UnitExploded View Pump Parts List Pump Exploded View Unloader Parts List Unloader Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Generac Portable Products, LLC Jefferson, Wisconsin U.S.A Snapper Owner Warranty Policy Effective October 1

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