Snapper 1807-1 Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer

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How to Use Adjustable Nozzle

You should now know how to START and STOP your
pressure washer.The information in this section will tell
you how to adjust the spray pattern and to apply detergent
or other cleaning chemicals.
1.

Slide nozzle forward when you wish to adjust spray to
low pressure mode (Figure 9). Slide nozzle backward
to achieve high pressure.

2.

Point nozzle down towards a firm surface and press
trigger to test spray pattern (Figure 10).

3.

Twisting nozzle adjusts spray pattern from a narrow
pattern to a fan pattern (Figure 11).

4.

For most effective cleaning, keep spray nozzle from
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.

5.

If you get spray nozzle too close, especially using high
pressure mode, you may damage surface being cleaned.

6.

DO NOT get closer than 6 inches when cleaning tires.

Applying Detergent with the

Adjustable Nozzle

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for
pressure washers. 
Household detergents could damage
the pump.

To apply detergent, follow these steps:

1.

Review use of adjustable nozzles.

2.

Prepare detergent solution as required by job.

3.

Place filter end of chemical injection hose into
detergent container.

Slide nozzle backward

for High Pressure

Mode

Slide nozzle forward for low

pressure mode and

detergent application 

Figure 9 — Adjusting Nozzle for Pressure

Figure 10 — Testing the Spray Pattern

Figure 11 — Adjusting the Nozzle for Spray Pattern

Rotate nozzle

counterclockwise for fan

spray pattern

Rotate nozzle clockwise

for narrow spray pattern

CAUTION

• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and

without the water turned ON will damage the pump.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instruction will void warranty.

You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.

CAUTION

• When inserting the filter into a detergent solution bottle,

route the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting
the hot muffler.

Keep the chemical injection tube from coming in contact
with the hot muffler.

Summary of Contents for 1807-1

Page 1: ...833 M F 8 5 CT Model No 1807 1 2300 PSI Pressure Washer Manual No 193896GS Revision 0 09 30 2003 2300PSI Pressure Washer BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC JEFFERSON WISCONSIN U S A This Snapper...

Page 2: ...age to alert you to hazards DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injur...

Page 3: ...e puddles and slippery surfaces High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface WARNING WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 mi...

Page 4: ...r trigger guard in place and in working order Always be certain spray gun nozzles and accessories are correctly attached A pressure washer produces a high pressure spray which increases risk of injury...

Page 5: ...essure washer chemicals into the low pressure stream DataTag not shown near rear of base plate Provides model revision and serial number of pressure washer Please have these readily available if calli...

Page 6: ...rial number from data tag available To prepare your pressure washer for operation you will need to perform these tasks 1 Fill out and send in registration card 2 Add oil to engine crankcase 3 Add fuel...

Page 7: ...anding water for the water supply Use ONLY cold water less than 100 F 5 Connect garden hose not to exceed 50 feet in length to water inlet Tighten by hand Figure 6 6 Turn ON water and squeeze trigger...

Page 8: ...r inlet on pressure washer pump Turn ON the water 5 Squeeze trigger on gun until you have a steady stream of water This purges the pump of air and impurities 6 Attach nozzle extension to spray gun Fig...

Page 9: ...signed specifically for pressure washers Household detergents could damage the pump To apply detergent follow these steps 1 Review use of adjustable nozzles 2 Prepare detergent solution as required by...

Page 10: ...ergent from flowing by simply removing chemical injection hose from bottle 2 Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to spray 3 Apply a high pressure spray to a small area then check the sur...

Page 11: ...filter for damage Check spray gun and adjustable nozzle extension assembly for leaks Rinse out garden hose to flush out debris PRESSURE WASHER MAINTENANCE Check and Clean Inlet Screen Examine the scre...

Page 12: ...o ring snugly against in line filter screen 5 Assemble nozzle extension to spray gun Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube If you used the chemical injection hose you must flush it with clean water befor...

Page 13: ...crewdriver to get underneath the o ring and pry it off Pump Maintenance Changing Pump Oil Change oil every 50 hours or once yearly whichever occurs first NOTE Purchase a premeasured bottle of pump oil...

Page 14: ...se PumpSaver to treat pump This prevents freeze damage and lubricates pistons and seals NOTE PumpSaver is available as an optional accessory It is not included with the pressure washer Contact the nea...

Page 15: ...Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer 15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...16 Snapper 2300 PSI Pressure Washer NOTES...

Page 17: ...5 Check and clean inlet hose strainer 6 Provide cooler water supply 7 Clear blocks in outlet hose 8 Replace gun 9 Clean nozzle 10 Contact Snapper service facility Detergent fails to mix with spray 1...

Page 18: ...S GUN 8 B2203GS KIT Handle Connector 9 192310GS KIT Vibration Mount Item Part Description 10 21760GS ORIFICE 11 192309GS KIT Hook 12 192050GS KIT E Ring 13 188792HGS WAND Adjustable Nozzle 14 192311GS...

Page 19: ...wn A 190594GS KIT UNLOADER STEM B 190632GS KIT WATER INLET ALUM C 190634GS KIT OUTLET ALUM D 193808GS KIT HEAD BRASS Item Part Description E 193806GS KIT CHECK VALVES F 190592GS KIT INLET CHECK G 1905...

Page 20: ...er maintenance repair or storage so as in our judgment to adversely affect its performance and reliability This warranty also does not cover normal maintenance such as adjustments fuel system cleaning...

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