2700PSI Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual Questions? Help is just a moment away! Contact the Local Snapper Service Center Web: www.snapper.com or www.briggsandstratton.com Model No. 1661-0 (2700 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 190666GS Revision 0 (01/10/2002)
Safety Rules........2-3 Know Your Pressure Washer ..... . 4 Assembly.
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• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface. • Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. • The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. REMOVE PRESSURE WASHER FROM CARTON • Remove all accessories and parts bag included with pressure washer. • Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then remove all packing material.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure. • Place pressure washer on a level surface. • Refer to the engine owners manual to add recommended oil to engine.
‘Y’ shut-off connector or other convenience-type water shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this warning will not be covered by the warranty. • Turn ON the water.
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• Place the pressure washer in an area close enough to an outside water source that can flow at a rate of 2.8 gallons per minute or more.
(see “How To Use the Nozzles”). • Disengage the safety latch on the spray gun. How to Stop Your Pressure Washer • Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position. • Move the fuel valve to the “Off” position.
Automatic Cool Down System (Thermal Relief) If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach a temperature between 140–145°F.
Shipping Weight ..122 lbs. GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS The pressure washer warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the pressure washer as instructed in this manual.
Purge Pump of Air and Contaminants To remove air from the pump, follow these steps: • Set up the pressure washer as described in “Preparing Pressure Washer For Use”. Connect the water supply and turn water on. • Pull the trigger on the spray gun and hold.
Reconnect the nozzle extension to the spray gun. Reconnect the water supply, turn on the water, and start the engine. Test the pressure washer by operating with each of the Quick Connect nozzles. O–Ring Maintenance Through the normal operation of your pressure washer, o–rings, which keep the connections of the hoses and spray...
Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. Engine lacks power. Engine “hunts” or falters. Snapper 2700 PSI Pressure Washer Cause Low pressure nozzle installed. Water inlet is blocked. Inadequate water supply. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking.
Portable Generator (Overhead Valve Engine Powered) Electric Powered Pressure Washer Gasoline Powered Pressure Washer * The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the period of time stated in the table above.