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Snapper 580.752661 Operator's Manual page 17

3100 psi max 2.5 gpm max pressure washer

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Check High Pressure Hose
High pressure hoses can develop leaks from wear, kinking,
or abuse. Inspect hose before each use. Checkfor cuts,
leaks, abrasions, bulging of cover, or damageor movement
of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose
immediately.
_k WARNING 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.
• NEVER repairhigh pressure hose.Replace it.
• Replacement hoseratingMUSTexceedmaximum pressure
ratingof unit.
Check Detergent Siphoning Hoses/Cleaning Tank
Examine the cleaning tank and detergent siphoning hoses
and clean if clogged. The hose should fit tightly on the
barbed fitting of the pump and detergent shut-off valve.
Examine the hoses for leaks or tears. Replacethe tank or
hoses if either is damaged.
Check Spray Gun
Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make
sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing the red button
and making sure the trigger "springs back" into placewhen
you releaseit. You should not be able to press the trigger
without pressing the red button. Replacespray gun
immediately if it fails any of these tests.
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 nozzle clogged or
restricted with foreign materials, such as dirt, etc. To correct
the problem, immediately clean the nozzle following these
instructions:
1.
Shut off engine and turn off water supply.
2.
ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, press red
button and squeezespray gun trigger to releaseretained
high water pressure.
_k WARNING 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.
• ALWAYSpointspraygun in safedirection,pressred button
andsqueeze sprayguntriggerto release highpressure, e very
time you stop engine.
3.
Disconnect PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector from spray gun.
4.
Use a small paper clip to free any foreign material
clogging or restricting the high pressure nozzles (A).
5.
Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back
flushing water through PrecisionSpray
TM
Selector. Back
flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
6.
Reconnect PrecisionSprai MSelector to spray gun.
7.
Make sure garden hose is connected to water inlet.
Checkthat high pressure hose is connected to spray gun
and pump. Turn on water.
8.
Start engine following instructions How to Start Your
Pressure Washer.
9.
Test pressure washer by operating with each nozzle
selection.
O-Ring Maintenance
Purchase an O-Ring Repair Kit at your local Sears or by
calling 1-800-4-1VIY-HOIVIE (469-4663) or online at
www.sears.com. 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.
_k WARNING 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.
• NEVER repairleakingconnections with sealant o f any kind.
Replace o-ring or seal.
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