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3500PSI
Pressure Washer
Owner’s Manual
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Model No. 1662-0 (3500 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 190667GS Revision 1 (01/17/2002)
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Know Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 flammable and explosive. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 death. Prod
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING WARNING The high pressure spray could also cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface. Starter and other rotating parts can entangle Pressure in a running washer builds as you hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. climb. When you press the trigger, the recoil Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be from the initial spray could cause you to fall. caught in the starter or other rotating parts. Use of pressure washe
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your high pressure washer. Compare the illustrations with your high pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Spray Nozzles Spray Gun Rocker Switch Throttle Lever Choke Lever Fuel Tank Fuel Valve Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Recoil Starter (on front of engine) Nozzle Extension with High Pressure
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you PREPARING PRESSURE attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. WASHER FOR USE REMOVE PRESSURE If you have any problems with the assembly of your pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, WASHER FROM contact the local Snapper service center. CARTON To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will need to perform these tasks: Remove all accessories and parts bag included with pressure
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Install the oil dipstick. Figure 2 — Secure Handle NOTE: The pump is pre-lubricated and sealed, requiring no additional lubrication for the life of the pump. Add Engine Oil 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. Insert the “L” bolt through the hole on the right side of Place pressure washer on a level surface. the handle (viewing from rear of unit) an
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to Connect Hose and Water Supply to clean out any debris. Turn off water. Pump IMPORTANT: Do Not siphon standing water for the IMPORTANT: You must assemble the nozzle extension water supply. Use ONLY cold water (less than 100°F). to the spray gun and attach all hoses before you start the Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by engine. Starting engine without all hoses connected and hand (Figure
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Figure 9 — Fuel Valve HOW TO USE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER If you have any problems operating your pressure washer, please contact the local Snapper service center. How to Start Your Engine Move the throttle lever to the “Fast” position, shown The best way to start your pressure washer for the first on engine as a rabbit (Figure 10). time is to follow these instructions step–by–step. This Figure 10 — Throttle Positions starting information also applies if have let t
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer If the choke lever has been moved to the “Choke” How to Use the Nozzles position to start the engine, gradually move it to the “Run” position as the engine warms up. CAUTION! Never exchange nozzles without locking the safety latch on the trigger. Attach the nozzle extension to the spray gun. Tighten by hand (Figure 13). The quick–connect on the nozzle extension allows you to switch between five different nozzles. The nozzles vary the Figure 13 — Connect Nozzl
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer After you have applied detergent, scour the surface Cleaning and Applying Chemical and rinse it clean as follows: CAUTION! You must attach all hoses before you Apply safety latch to spray gun. start the engine. Starting the engine without all the hoses Remove the black chemical nozzle from the nozzle connected and without the water turned ON will damage extension. the pump. Select and install the desired high pressure nozzle IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed sp
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER Rated Pressure . . . . . 3500 PSI MAINTENANCE Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 gallons per minute (gpm) Check and Clean Inlet Screen Detergent . . . . . . . . . . Use detergent approved for pressure washers Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged. Water Supply Temperature . . . . . . . Not to exceed 100°F Check High Pressure Hose Automatic Cool . . . . Will cycle
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer When the water supply is steady and constant, engage Check Gun and Nozzle Extension the safety latch. Examine the hose connection to the spray gun and make sure it is secure. Test the trigger by pressing it and making To remove contaminants from the pump, follow sure it springs back into place when you release it. Put the these steps: safety latch in the on position and test the trigger. You Set up the pressure washer as described in “Preparing should not be
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer Figure 18 — Backflushing the Nozzle Extension PREPARING THE UNIT FOR STORAGE Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time. Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and “freeze” pump action. If you do not plan to use the pressure washer for more than 30 days, follow this 6. Reinstall the nozzle and in-line filter into the nozzle procedure: extension. Do Not overtighten the nozzle with the allen wrench. 1. Flush detergent siphoning tube by pl
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer NOTES 14
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Low pressure nozzle installed. 1. Replace nozzle with high pressure nozzle. 2. Water inlet is blocked. 2. Clear inlet. 3. Inadequate water supply. 3. Provide adequate water flow. Pump has following 4. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. 4. Straighten inlet hose, patch leak. problems: failure to 5. Clogged inlet hose strainer. 5. Check and clean inlet hose strainer. produce pressure, erratic 6. Water supply is over
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — UNIT 16
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — UNIT Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description 1 L189641GS 1 BASE 27 188287GS 1 KIT, Nozzle Cleaning 2 B2043GS 8 BOLT, Carriage 28 B5830GS 1 KIT, O-Ring Maintenance 3 187978GS 1 KIT, Handle Hardware 29 188194GS 1 BLIND RIVET 4 C190293GS 1 HANDLE 30 71693GS 1 FLAT WASHER 5 CB1981GS 2 SUPPORT, Handle 31 27007GS 1 VIB MOUNT, Donut Type 6 99583GS 8 NUT, Hex Flange 33 185805GS 1 PUMP, Assembly 7 B2150GS 1 HOOK, 5/16" Square Neck Gun (see p
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — PUMP 18
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST — PUMP Item Part # Qty Description 0 187263GS 0 Complete Pump Assy (see also pages 20-21) 1 101B2327GS 6 Plug 2 100B2327GS 6 O-Ring 3 102B2327GS 6 Valve 4 103B2327GS 6 O-Ring 5 104B2327GS 2 Plug 6 105B2327GS 2 O-Ring 7 106B2327GS 3 Support Ring 8 107B2327GS 3 Gasket 9 108B2327GS 3 Piston Guide 10 109B2327GS 3 O-Ring 11 110B2327GS 3 Gasket 12 186381GS 3 Seal 13 112B2327GS 4 Screw 14 113B2327GS 1 Bearing Support 15 132B2327GS 3 Shim 16 114B2327GS 1 O-Rin
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Snapper 3500 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW — UNLOADER 20
