Snapper 580.752661 Operator's Manual page 14

8A.If using cleaning tank, r otate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to"On" p osition ( A).
NOTICE If using detergent siphoning hose, make sure
detergent shut-off valve on cleaning tank is in the "Off"
position.
8B. If using detergent siphoning hose, place small filter end
of detergent siphoning tube into detergent container.
NOTICE Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent
siphoning tube.
• Wheninsertingthe siphonintoa detergent s olutionbottle,route
thetubeso asto keepit from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
NOTICE Make sure the filter is fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
9. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower
portion of area to be washed and work upward, using
long, even, overlapping strokes.
10. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before
washing and rinsing. Reapply as neededto prevent
surface from drying. DO NOTallow detergent to dry on
(prevents streaking).
NOTICE When using the detergent siphoning hose, you
must flush the detergent siphoning system after each use by
placing the filter into a bucket of clean water, then run the
pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2 minutes.
PressureWasher Rinsing
Afterdetergent is applied,scourthe surfaceandrinseit clean
as follows:
1. If using cleaning tank, rotate detergent shut-off valve on
cleaning tank to "Off" position.
2. Rotate PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector to a high pressure
position, as described in the PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector
instruction sheet.
3. Keep spray gun a safe distance from spray surface.
_i, WARNIN6 Kickback from spray gun can cause you to
fall.
• Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
4. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then
check the surface for damage. If no damage, proceed to
step 5.
5. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with
same overlapping strokes used for cleaning.
Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube
If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it
with clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Placedetergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of
clean water.
2. Rotate PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector to a low pressure
position, as described in the PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector
instruction sheet.
3. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
4. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop
Pressure Washerand turn off water supply.
5. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction push red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to release retained
high water pressure.
NOTICE Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when
engine is stopped and water is disconnected.
_i, WARNIN6 The high pressure stream of water that
this equipment produces can cut through skin
and its underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is
stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause
injury.
• Keephigh pressure hoseconnected to pumpand spraygun
whilesystemis pressurized.
• ALWAYS pointspraygun in safedirection,pressredbutton
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time youstop engine.
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 temperatures above
125°F. The system engages to cool the pump by discharging
the warm water ontothe ground.
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