Snapper 2300 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 or cracked.

2.

Clean or replace filter/detergent

 

 

 

siphoning tube.

with spray.

 

 

 

3.

Dirty in-line filter.

3.

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

 

 

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.

Pressure washer shuts

Out of gasoline.

Fill fuel tank.

down during operation.

 

 

 

 

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