Snapper 1807-0 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
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Model No. 1807-0 (2300 PSI Pressure Washer) Manual No. 191333GS Revision 0 (12/18/2002)
2300PSI
Pressure Washer
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
This Snapper™ product is distributed under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Know Your Pressure Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manual is accurate and current. However, Snapper
reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
product and this document at any time without prior notice.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message 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 injury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
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In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it must be maintained in effective working order.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in
electrocution.
WARNING
• 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.
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
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.
DANGER
• Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
• Operate this unit on a stable surface.
• The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from
a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and
slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if
you are too close to the cleaning surface.
WARNING
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• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
• NEVER aim the spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate the pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
WARNING
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
• DO NOT operate the pressure washer above the rated
pressure.
Excessively high or low operating speeds increase risk
of injury and damage to pressure washer.
CAUTION
• 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.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
WARNING
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.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or
when you are in the vicinity where the equipment is in use.
High pressure spray can cause paint chips or
other particles to become airborne.
WARNING
• DO NOT point spray gun at glass when in the jet spray mode.
• NEVER aim the spray gun at plants.
High pressure spray may damage fragile items including
glass.
CAUTION
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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.
Adjustable Nozzle — Always attached to nozzle extension.
Adjustable nozzle allows you to adjust force of spray and spray
pattern.
Air Cleaner — Dry type filter element limits the amount of
dirt and dust that gets in the engine.
Automatic Cool Down System — Cycles water through
pump when water reaches 125°-155°F. Warm water will
discharge from pump onto ground.This system prevents
internal pump damage.
Chemical Injection Siphon/Filter — Use to siphon
detergent or other pressure washer chemicals into the low
pressure stream.
Data Tag (not shown, near rear of base plate) —
Provides model, revision and serial number of pressure washer.
Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.
Fuel Cap — Fill with clean unleaded fuel here.
High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water pump
and the other end to spray gun.
High Pressure Outlet — Connection for pressure hose.
Nozzle Extension — Attach to spray gun to use adjustable
nozzle.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Used for checking and adding oil.
Pump — Develops high pressure.
Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine manually.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water onto
cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Water Inlet — Connection for garden hose.
High Pressure Hose
Adjustable Nozzle
High Pressure Outlet
& Water Inlet
Pump equipped with Automatic
Cool Down System
Spray Gun
Fuel Cap
Oil Fill
Cap/Dipstick
Recoil Starter
Nozzle Extension
Air Cleaner
Chemical Injection
Siphon/Filter
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IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you
attempt to assemble or operate your new pressure washer.
REMOVE PRESSURE
WASHER FROM
CARTON
• Remove the parts bag included with pressure washer.
• 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.
• Remove pressure washer from carton.
Carton Contents
Check all contents.
• Main unit
• Engine Oil
• Safety Goggles
• High Pressure Hose
• Spray Gun
• Nozzle Extension
• Parts Bag (which includes the following):
• Owner’s Manual
• Engine Manual
• Owner’s Registration Card
• Maintenance Kit
• Handle Fastening Hardware Kit (which includes):
• Carriage Bolts (2)
• Plastic Knobs (2)
• “L” Hooks (2)
• Lock Nuts (2)
PREPARING PRESSURE
WASHER FOR USE
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
pressure washer or if parts are missing or damaged, call the
pressure washer helpline at 1-800-317-7833. If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available.
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.
• Add fuel to the fuel tank.
• Connect the high pressure hose to the spray gun and the
pump.
• Connect the water supply to the pump.
• Attach nozzle extension to spray gun.
Attach Handle
1. Place the handle assembly onto the handle supports
connected to the main unit. Make sure the holes in the
handle align with the holes on the handle supports
(Figure 1).
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.
2. Insert the carriage bolts through the holes from the
outside of the unit and attach a plastic knob from the
inside of the unit (Figure 2).Tighten by hand.
3. Insert one of the “L” hooks through the hole just
under the billboard on the left side of the handle
(viewing from rear of unit). Hold the hook in place
with a pliers and attach the locknut with a
7/16” wrench (Figure 3).
Align Holes
Handle
Handle
Supports
Figure 1 — Attach Handle to Base
Figure 2 — Secure Handle
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4. Insert the other “L” hook through the hole just above
the billboard on the right side of the handle (viewing
from rear of unit). Hold the hook in place with a pliers
and attach the locknut with a 7/16” wrench (Figure 3).
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.
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owners manual to add recommended oil
to engine.
NOTE:Check Oil Often During Engine Break–in.
Add Fuel
WARNING! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.Allow unit
to cool for two minutes before refueling. DO NOT
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING! DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Place pressure washer on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owners manual to add recommended
fuel to engine.
Connect Hose and Water Supply to
Pump
IMPORTANT:To avoid pump damage, you must assemble
the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses
before you start the engine.
• Uncoil the high pressure hose and attach one end of the
hose to the base of the spray gun (Figure 3).Tighten by
hand.
Connect high
pressure hose here
Figure 3 — Connect High Pressure Hose to Spray Gun
Hose Hook
Spray Gun
Hook
Figure 3 — Attach “L” Hooks to Handle
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