Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer
Figure 9 — Throttle Lever |
| Figure 10 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure |
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Fast | Stop |
•Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance.Then pull rapidly to start the engine.
•Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back” against starter.
•Slowly rotate choke knob to the “Run” position as engine warms and runs smoothly.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
•If the engine fails to start, review instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
How to Stop Your Pressure Washer
•Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position (indicated on the engine as a turtle).
•Let the engine idle for two minutes.
•Move the throttle lever to the “Stop” position (fully to the right as you face the lever).
•Squeeze trigger on the spray gun to relieve pressure in the hose.
NOTE: A small amount of water will squirt out when you release the pressure.
How to Use the Adjustable Nozzle
You now should know how to START your pressure washer and how to STOP it.The information in this section will tell you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent or other cleaning chemicals.
WARNING! Never adjust spray pattern when spraying. Never put hands in front of nozzle to adjust spray pattern.
•Slide the nozzle forward when you wish to adjust the spray to low pressure mode (Figure 10). Slide the nozzle backward to achieve high pressure.
Slide nozzle backward | Slide nozzle forward for low |
for High Pressure | pressure mode and |
Mode | detergent application |
•Point the nozzle down towards a firm surface and press the trigger to test the pattern (Figure 11).
Figure 11 — Testing the Spray Pattern
•Twisting the nozzle adjusts the spray pattern from a narrow pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 12).
Figure 12 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern
Rotate nozzle | Rotate nozzle clockwise |
counterclockwise for fan | for narrow spray pattern |
spray pattern |
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•For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.
•If you get the spray nozzle too close, especially using high pressure mode, you may damage the surface being cleaned.
•Do Not get closer than 8 inches when cleaning tires.
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