Snapper 020230 user manual Nozzle Maintenance, O-RingMaintenance

2650 PSI Pressure Washer

1.Detach spray gun and nozzle extension from high pressure hose. Detach nozzle extension from spray gun and remove o-ring and screen from nozzle extension. Flush screen, spray gun, and nozzle extension with clean water to clear debris.

2.Place in-line filter screen into threaded end of nozzle extension. Direction does not matter. Push screen in with eraser end of pencil until it rests flat at bottom of opening.Take care to not bend screen.

3.Place o-ring into recess. Push o-ring snugly against in-line filter screen.

4.Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun, as described earlier in this manual.

5.Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 15). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.

Figure 15 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension

6.Reinstall spray tip and in-line filter into nozzle extension.

7.Reconnect nozzle extension to spray gun.

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

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 spray tip clogged or restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc.To correct the problem, immediately clean the spray tip following these instructions:

1.Shut off engine and turn off water supply.

2.Remove spray tip from end of nozzle extension.

3.Remove in-line filter from other end of nozzle extension.

4.Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material clogging or restricting spray tip (Figure 14).

Figure 14 — Nozzle Maintenance

Use wire here

to remove

debris.

9.Test pressure washer by operating with each Quick Connect spray tips.

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.

WARNING

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

•NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

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