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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Pump has following
problems: failure to
produce pressure, erratic
pressure, chattering, loss
of pressure, low water
volume.
Detergent fails to mix
with spray.
Engine runs good at no-
load but "bogs" when
load is added.
Pressure washer shuts
down during operation.
Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer
Cause
1.
Nozzle in low pressure mode.
2.
Water inlet is blocked.
3.
Inadequate water supply.
4.
Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
5.
Clogged inlet hose strainer.
6.
Water supply is over 100°F.
7.
High pressure hose is blocked or
leaks.
8.
Gun leaks.
9.
Nozzle is obstructed.
10. Pump is faulty.
1.
Detergent siphoning tube is not
submerged.
2.
Chemical filter is clogged or cracked.
3.
Dirty in-line filter.
4.
Nozzle is in high pressure mode.
Engine speed is too slow.
Out of gasoline.
Correction
1.
Pull nozzle backward for high pressure
mode.
2.
Clear inlet.
3.
Provide adequate water flow.
4.
Straighten inlet hose, patch leak.
5.
Check and clean inlet hose strainer.
6.
Provide cooler water supply.
7.
Clear blocks in outlet hose.
8.
Replace gun.
9.
Clean nozzle.
10. Contact Snapper service facility.
1.
Insert detergent siphoning tube into
detergent.
2.
Clean or replace filter/detergent
siphoning tube.
3.
See "Check In-Line Filter" on page 12.
4.
Push nozzle forward for low pressure
mode.
Move throttle control to FAST position. If
engine still "bogs down", contact Briggs and
Stratton service facility.
Fill fuel tank.
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