Snapper SP3400 User Manual

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Items Included:
QUICK START UP / SHUTDOWN GUIDE
WARNING! Risk of eye injury. Spray could splash
back or propel objects resulting in serious injury.
• Always wear indirect vented (chemical splash) safety
goggles when using or near this product.
• Always wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts,
long pants and closed-toed shoes.
The quick start up/shutdown guide is not a substitute for
reading the manual; the manual contains detailed
information and instructions that you must be aware of and
follow in order to maintain the equipment properly and use it
safely. Remember to record the date of purchase and model number in
your manual.
Handle Attachment
Items needed:
(not included) • Grease • Garden hose, 50 ft. (15 m) or less • Safety goggles (indirect vented type)
Spray Tips
Spray Wand
Spray Gun
Engine Switch
Recoil Starter
Fuel Cap
High Pressure
Hose
Throttle Lever
Oil Fill/Dipstick
High Pressure
Outlet
Water Inlet
Choke Lever
Fuel Shut-o Lever
Working CO Alarms
Lubricate O-Rings
Connect Hose
Add Oil and Fuel
Place Outdoors
Start Up
1
2
3
4
5
Connect Garden Hose
6
Purge System
7
Connect Spray Tip
and Wand to Gun
8
Throttle Fast
10
Choke
11
Fuel On
12
Switch On (I)
9
Pull Recoil
13
Outdoor
Use Only
Run
14
Shutdown
Switch O (0)
2
Throttle Slow
1
Fuel O
3
Purge System
4
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Snapper SP3400 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	SP3400
Category	Pressure Washer
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings

Eye Injury Risk

Warns about potential eye injury from spray and mandates safety goggles.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Emphasizes outdoor use and the need for CO alarms to prevent poisoning.

Product Components and Preparation

Items Included

Illustrates and lists the parts provided with the pressure washer.

Items Needed (Not Included)

Lists essential items required for operation but not supplied with the unit.

Start Up Procedure

1. Place Outdoors

Position the pressure washer in an outdoor, well-ventilated area.

2. Working CO Alarms

Confirm that carbon monoxide alarms are operational before starting.

3. Add Oil and Fuel

Fill the engine oil reservoir and fuel tank with appropriate fluids.

4. Lubricate O-Rings

Apply grease to O-rings on hose connections for a proper seal.

5. Connect Hose

Attach the high-pressure hose to the unit's outlet port.

6. Connect Garden Hose

Connect the garden hose to the water inlet and the unit.

7. Purge System

Remove air from the system by running water through the spray gun.

8. Connect Spray Tip and Wand to Gun

Assemble the spray wand and select the appropriate spray tip.

9. Switch On (I)

Set the engine switch to the 'I' (On) position.

10. Throttle Fast

Move the throttle lever to the fast position for starting.

11. Choke

Adjust the choke lever according to starting conditions.

12. Fuel On

Turn the fuel shut-off lever to the 'On' position.

13. Pull Recoil

Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.

14. Run

Adjust throttle and choke as needed after the engine starts.

Shutdown Procedure

1. Throttle Slow

Move the throttle lever to the slow position before shutting down.

2. Switch Off (0)

Turn the engine switch to the '0' (Off) position.

3. Fuel Off

Turn the fuel shut-off lever to the 'Off' position to stop fuel flow.

4. Purge System

Release any remaining pressure from the spray gun and system.