Nozzle Maintenance; Pump Maintenance; Engine Maintenance - Snapper 20231 Owner's Manual

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.

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 20).
Figure 20 — Nozzle Maintenance
Use wire here
to remove
debris.
5. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through nozzle extension (Figure 21).
Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
Figure 21 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension
3000 PSI Pressure Washer
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.
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.
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.

Pump Maintenance

This model does not require any pump maintenance.The
pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional
lubrication for the life of the pump.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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