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Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Know Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer WARNING WARNING The high pressure spray could also cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface. Pressure in a running washer builds as you climb.When you press the trigger, the recoil from the initial spray could cause you to fall. Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces. Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer 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.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer PREPARING PRESSURE WASHER FOR USE IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer. REMOVE PRESSURE WASHER FROM CARTON To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you will need to perform these tasks: • Fill out and send in registration card. • Add oil to the engine crankcase. • Remove the parts bag included with pressure washer. • Add fuel to the fuel tank.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer 1.5” Air Space Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space Figure 4 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Pump Tank Fuel IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • Attach the adjustable nozzle extension to the spray gun (Figure 6).Tighten by hand. Figure 6 — Connect Nozzle Extension to Spray Gun Review the unit’s assembly to ensure you have performed all of the following. • Check that oil has been added to the proper level in the engine crankcase. • Add the proper gasoline to fuel tank.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer Figure 9 — Throttle Lever Fast Figure 10 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure Stop • Grasp the starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance.Then pull rapidly to start the engine. • Return the starter grip handle slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back” against starter.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer How to Use the Turbo Nozzle • Allow the detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before washing and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from drying. Do Not allow the detergent to dry on (prevents streaking). The turbo nozzle rotates the high pressure stream in a rapid circular pattern.The high pressure spray is most effective when the tip of the nozzle extension is held between 8 to 24 inches from the surface being cleaned.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer SPECIFICATIONS PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Outlet Pressure . . . . . 2400 psi Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) Check and Clean Inlet Screen Detergent . . . . . . . . . . Use detergent approved for Examine the screen on the water inlet. Clean it if the screen is clogged or replace it if screen is damaged. pressure washers Water Supply . . . . . .
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube To remove contaminants 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. If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it with clean water before stopping the engine. • Place the detergent siphoning tube in a bucket full of clean water. • Remove the nozzle extension from the spray gun.
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer 5. CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS. Using a garden hose, remove additional debris by back flushing water through the nozzle extension (Figure 15). Back flush between 30 to 60 seconds.
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Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer 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 noload but “bogs” when load is added. Cause Correction 1. Nozzle in low pressure mode. 1. Water inlet is blocked. Inadequate water supply. Inlet hose is kinked or leaking. Clogged inlet hose strainer. Water supply is over 100°F.
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Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT 16
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # 1 L190283GS 2 B2516GS 3 187952GS 4 190249GS 5 30809GS 6 190613GS 7 B1631BGS 8 B1932GS 9 46476GS 10 190100GS 11 190146GS 12 LB5653GS 13 185859CGS 14 B2071GS 15 B1779GS 16 B2347GS 17 75246GS 18 27007GS 19 71693GS 20 188194GS 21 B1460GS 22 B2759GS 23 B3263GS 24 94804GS 25 97566GS 26 B3335AGS 27 97837GS 28 B4224GS 29 190109GS 30 B5830GS 31 B5765GS 32 87815GS 33 188287GS 34 92479GS 35 23707GS 36 23139DGS 37 21783GS 38 189942GS 39 BB3061BGS 900
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer EXPLODED VIEW – PUMP 18
Snapper 2400 PSI Pressure Washer PARTS LIST – PUMP Item Part # 1 190568GS 3 190569GS 9 190570GS Qty. 1 1 1 16 19 23 28 29 30 34 190572GS 190571GS 190573GS 190574GS 190575GS 190576GS 190577GS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 45 46 47 62 68 69 76 77 A 190578GS 190579GS 190580GS 190581GS 190582GS 190584GS 21783GS 190585GS 190587GS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 70 77 B ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......
LIMITED WARRANTY SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective October 1, 2001 LIMITED WARRANTY “This Snapper™ product is distributed under license by Generac Portable Products, LLC, a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton. Generac Portable Products LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser.
