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)
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
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
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.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
WARNING
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or
when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.
WARNING
DANGER
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if
inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
• Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that
vapors may be inhaled.
• Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
CAUTION
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.
• Do not tamper with governed speed.
• Do not operate the pressure washer above the rated pressure.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
CAUTION
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
• Do not point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.
• Never aim the spray gun at plants.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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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
Fuel Tank
Rocker Switch
Throttle Lever
Choke Lever
Fuel Valve
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Recoil Starter
(on front of engine)
Nozzle Extension with
Quick Connect
High Pressure Hose
Pump equipped with
Automatic Cool Down System
Air Filter
Pressure
Control Knob
High Pressure Outlet
with Quick Connect
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter
Water Inlet
Air Filter — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
Nozzle Extension with Quick Connect — Allows you to
of intake air.
switch between four different spray nozzles.
Automatic Cool Down System — Cycles water through
pump when water reaches 140°-145°F. Warm water will
discharge from pump onto ground. This system prevents
internal pump damage.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Fill engine with oil here.
Pressure Control Knob — Varies the pressure of the high
pressure spray.
Pump — Develops high pressure.
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter — Use to siphon
detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low
pressure stream.
Recoil Starter — Use for starting the engine manually.
Rocker Switch - Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Choke Lever — Prepares a cold engine for starting.
Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel on and off to engine.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Gas Tank — Fill tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Always
leave room for fuel expansion.
Spray Nozzles — Chemical injection, 0°, 15°, 25°, and 40°:
for various cleaning applications.
High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to the water
pump and the other end to the spray gun.
Throttle Lever—Sets engine in starting mode for recoil
starter. Operate normally in fast speed.
High Pressure Outlet with Quick Connect — To
connect high pressure hose.
Water Inlet — Connect garden hose here.
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IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged,
contact the local Snapper service center.
REMOVE PRESSURE
WASHER FROM
CARTON
To prepare your pressure washer for operation, you
will need to perform these tasks:
• Remove all accessories and parts bag included with
pressure washer.
• Fill out and send in the registration card.
• Attach the handle to the main unit.
• Add oil to the engine.
• Slice two corners at the end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then
remove all packing material.
• Add fuel to the fuel tank.
• Roll pressure washer out of carton.
• Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the
pump.
Carton Contents
Items in the carton include:
• Main unit
• Connect the water supply to the pump.
• Connect nozzle extension to spray gun.
• Select and install desired nozzle.
• High pressure hose
• Handle
Attach Handle to the Pressure
Washer
• Place the handle onto the handle supports already
connected to the main unit. Make sure the holes in the
handle align with the holes on the handle supports.
(Figure 1)
• Pump oil dipstick (hanging on pump)
• (2) bottles of engine oil
• Safety goggles
• Spray gun with quick connect fitting
• Nozzle extension with quick connect fitting
• Accessory bag (includes the following):
Figure 1 — Attach the Handle to the Base
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Owner’s registration card
Nozzle cleaning kit
Handle
Make sure the
holes on the
handle are
aligned with the
holes on the
handle supports
Bag containing 5 multi–colored quick connect nozzles
O–Ring maintenance kit
Owner’s manual
Handle
Supports
Engine manual
Handle hardware, including one carriage bolt, one
“L” bolt and 2 plastic knobs
NOTE: It may be necessary to move the handle supports
from side to side in order to align the handle so it will slide
over the handle supports.
If any of the above parts are missing or damaged, contact
the local Snapper service center.
• Insert the carriage bolt through the hole on the left side
of the handle (viewing from rear of unit) and attach the
plastic knob (Figure 2). Tighten the knob by hand.
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