2450 PSI Pressure Washer

6.Reinstall orifice and in-line filter into nozzle extension. DO NOT overtighten orifice with allen wrench.

7.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.

8.Reconnect water supply, turn on water, and start engine.

Change pump oil as follows:

1.Drain engine oil and fuel from pressure washer.

2.Use 8mm allen wrench to remove black oil cap from pump. It’s found between high pressure outlet and garden hose inlet (Figure 16).

9.Test pressure washer by operating with nozzle in high and low positions.

O–Ring Maintenance

Purchase an O–Ring/Maintenance Kit, part number 191922GS by contacting the nearest authorized service center. It is not included with the pressure washer.This kit includes replacement o-rings, rubber washer and water inlet filter. Refer to the instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your unit’s o-rings.

Cleaning Chemical Injection Hose

If you used the chemical injection hose, you must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine.

1.Place chemical injection hose in a bucket full of clean water.

2.Slide adjustable nozzle forward to low pressure position. Flush for 1-2 minutes.

3.Shut off 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.

Pump Maintenance

Changing Pump Oil

Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil, item number 190586GS, by contacting nearest authorized service center.

Figure 16 - Changing Pump Oil

Oil Cap

3.Tilt pressure washer to drain oil into an approved container until it drips slowly from the pump.

4.Tilt pressure washer in opposite direction and empty premeasured pump oil bottle into same opening (a small funnel may be helpful).

5.Install black oil cap on pump and tighten firmly.

6.Set pressure washer in upright position. Add fuel and engine oil.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See the engine owner’s manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.

Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

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Snapper 020229 owner manual Engine Maintenance, Ring Maintenance, Cleaning Chemical Injection Hose, Pump Maintenance