Snapper 1660-0 Troubleshooting, Pump has following, problems failure to, of pressure, low water

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

1.

Nozzle in low pressure mode.

1.

Pull nozzle backward for high pressure

 

 

 

 

mode.

Pump has following

2.

Water inlet is blocked.

2.

Clear inlet.

3.

Inadequate water supply.

3.

Provide adequate water flow.

problems: failure to

4.

Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.

4.

Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.

produce pressure, erratic

5.

Clogged inlet hose strainer.

5.

Check and clean inlet hose strainer.

pressure, chattering, loss

6.

Water supply is over 100°F.

6.

Provide cooler water supply.

of pressure, low water

7.

High pressure hose is blocked or

7.

Clear blocks in outlet hose.

volume.

 

leaks.

 

 

 

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

2.

Chemical filter is clogged.

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

 

 

 

siphoning tube.

with spray.

 

 

 

3.

Dirty in-line filter.

3.

See “Check In-Line Filter” on page 11.

 

 

4.

Nozzle is in high pressure mode.

4.

Push nozzle forward for low pressure

 

 

 

 

mode.

Engine runs good at no-

Engine speed is too slow.

Move throttle control to FAST position. If

load but “bogs” when

 

 

engine still “bogs down”, contact Briggs and

load is added.

 

 

Stratton service facility.

 

1.

Dirty air cleaner.

1.

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

2.

Out of gasoline.

2.

Fill fuel tank.

 

3.

Stale gasoline.

3.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

 

4.

Spark plug wire not connected to

4.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

5.

Bad spark plug.

5.

Replace spark plug.

Engine will not start; or

6.

Water in gasoline.

6.

Drain gas tank; fill with fresh fuel.

starts and runs rough.

7.

Overchoking.

7.

Open choke fully and crank engine.

 

8.

Excessively rich fuel mixture.

8.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

9.

Intake valve stuck open or closed.

9.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

 

10.

Engine has lost compression.

10.

Contact Briggs and Stratton service

 

 

 

 

facility.

Engine shuts down during

Out of gasoline.

Fill fuel tank.

operation.

 

 

 

 

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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Snapper 1660-0 Troubleshooting, Pump has following, problems failure to, produce pressure, erratic, of pressure, low water