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CONTENTS Introduction & Important Safety Information ......................................... 4-5 Component Identification ......................................................................... 6 Assembly Instructions ............................................................................. 7 Operating Instructions .......................................................................... 8-9 Detergents & Cleaning Techniques ........................................................
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION & SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this pressure washer. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation. Owner/User Responsibility: The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before using this pressure washer.
WARNING PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR AND CLOTHING MUST BE WORN. WARNING: High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds. To avoid personal injury, eye safety devices must be worn. 7. High pressure developed by these machines will cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use caution when operating. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or severe injury or death will result. 8. Never make adjustments on machine while in operation.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Unloader Pump Detergent Injector Straight Through Wand Spray Gun Inlet Screen Trigger Pressure Nozzle Garden Hose (not included) High Pressure Hose Starter Grip Detergent Bucket (not included) Pump — Develops high pressure. Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun. Starter Grip— Used for starting the engine manually. High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Carriage Bolt Handle Bolts Alignment Holes Hose/Spray Gun Storage Bracket Nut Nut Washer Frame Assy. Studs STEP 2: Insert the carriage bolt through the holes from the outside of the unit and attach a nut from the inside of the machine. Tighten nuts. Spray Gun STEP 3: Attach the spray gun/hose storage handle, and bracket to handle. Tighten nuts. Pressure Nozzle Pressure Nozzle Wand Coupler OPERATOR’S MANUAL STEP 1: Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pump Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Dipstick Oil Window STEP 1: Check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottom of the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil level. (Refer to the engine's operating manual included with machine.) We recommend that the oil be changed after the first 5 hours of use, then once every 50 hours. Note: Improper oil levels will cause low oil sensor to shut off engine.
On-Off Switch On Briggs engines, move the throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown on engine as a rabbit. STEP 9: Pull the starter grip. If the engine fails to start after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step. Return starter gently. After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to run position and throttle to fast position. OPERATOR’S MANUAL STEP 8: Turn the engine switch to "On" position. PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL DETERGENTS & GENERAL CLEANING TECHNIQUES WARNING WARNING: Some detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury. STEP 1: Connect detergent injector to discharge nipple on machine. Connect high pressure hose to injector with quick coupler. (Check to make sure locking coupler sleeves are in proper position before applying water pressure).
On-Off Switch STEP 2: Turn off the engine. STEP 3: Turn off water supply. Discharge Nipple Pump Water Inlet STEP 4: Press trigger to release water pressure. STEP 5: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the machine. OPERATOR’S MANUAL STEP 1: Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one gallon of fresh water. Slide nozzle forward for low pressure or to connect black detergent nozzle. Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute.
PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION LOW OPERATING PRESSURE Insufficient water supply. Closed faucet Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water screen. Open faucet. Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle Match nozzle number to machine and/or replace with new nozzle. Plumbing or hose leak Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape leaks with teflon tape. Faulty or misadjusted unloader valve Adjust unloader for proper pressure.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION OIL SQUIRTS OUT OF OIL CAP ON PUMP Pump over filled with oil Maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at rear of pump or at top of notch on dipstick. ENGINE OPERATES FOR 15 MIN. THEN STOPS Not enough gas or engine oil Fill tank with gas. Check oil level. Vapor lock developed by heat of day Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking. Obstruction in fuel filter Clean or replace fuel filter. Piston packing worn Call technical support.
PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer for maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer.
PRESSURE WASHER EXPLODED VIEW - 2527, 2820 BX Models 7 58 27 38 68 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26 39 45 44 42 43 35 53 52 55 38 39 66 51 47 46 8 41 50 33 31 49 58 30 48 29 15 6 36 61 9 1 62 6 61 32 2 65 28 3 59 59 36 36 4 62 5 62 61 25 14 67 6 10 34 63 62 61 12 11 12 21 11 13 14 24 64 57 17 16 56 36 67 40 20 23 60 22 36 54 37 37 36 37 18 21 19 97-705, 97-707 • REV.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST - 2527, 2820 ITEM 1 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2-0103 Grommet, Rubber, Nozzle Holder QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 36 90-4001 Washer, 5/16" Flat QTY 14 5 Nut, 5/16" ESNA 7 37 90-2001 2 95-07104921 Handle, Grab, Red 1 38 90-4000 Washer, 1/4" 3 3 11-0359 11-0358 Label, BX Models Label, BG Models 1 1 39 90-19710 Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Flange 3 4 95-07104945 Plate, Warning/Instr.
ITEM DESCRIPTION 90-1007 Bolt, 5/16" x 1" NC 3 60 2-01403 Bushing, 5/8" Snap 2 61 90-4000 Washer, 1/4" Flat, SAE 10 62 90-2000 Nut, 1/4" ESNA, NC 8 63 90-1030 Bolt, 8mm x 30mm Hex (252731, 282039) (282037) Bolt, 8mm x 20mm, HH (282037) 90-1031 64 QTY 4 2 2 9.800-049.0 Label, Cleaning Solution 1 65 4-16540 Nozzle, Compl, Detergent 1 66 95-07141120 Key, .185" Sqr. x 1.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER EXPLODED VIEW - 3030, 3040, 3532, 3735 7 27 40 26 58 39 8 38 33 88 37 33 43 63 42 45 86 46 70 81 42 87 51 63 82 67 47 53 52 45 44 8 36 35 46 50 80 55 41 65 30 49 28 31 60 6 59 48 15 12 59 62 29 58 1 2 76 3 4 60 59 9 60 59 14 6 24 11 59 5 10 11 12 34 64 60 13 11 12 14 21 83 57 54 17 16 32 56 12 20 85 23 22 18 12 12 11 21 73 84 61 85 71 79 77 61 61 25 9 6 62 62 61 62 69 68 66 19 11 18 97-705,
ITEM 1 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2-0103 Grommet, Rubber, Nozzle Holder QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 35 4-011184 Injector, Detergent Assy, Non-` Adj, 3-5 GPM, 0.083 1 36 4-02100000 Hose, 1/4", Push-On, Fuel Line 5 95-07104921 Handle, Grab, Red 1 3 11-0359 11-0358 Label, BX Models Label, BG Models 1 1 4 95-07104945 Plate, Warning/Instr.
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 58 4-12804000 Nozzle, SAQCMEG, 0004.5, Red (353237, 373537, 373539) Nozzle, SAQCMEG 1504.0, Yellow (353237, 373537, 373539) Nozzle, SAQCMEG, 2504.0, Green (353237, 373537, 373539) Nozzle, SAQCMEG 4004.
PRESSURE WASHER HOSE & SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY 2 3 1 3 4 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7 5 8 9 10 6 HOSE & SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4-0110321 Wand Assy., 35-1/2” Side Grip, w/Couplers, (BX) 1 Wand Assy., Side Grip W/1/4” Coupler 35-1/2” (BG) 1 4-0110322 QTY 2 4-012402 4-01246 Spray Gun Assy. (BX) Spray Gun, AP 1000 (BG) 3 2-2000 Coupler, 1/4” Female, Brass (BG) 1 (BX) 2 ITEM PART NO.
PRESSURE WASHER Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Pressure Model Nozzle Pump Unloader Engine Engine Pump Pump Pulley GPM (PSI) Size Pump Part No. Part No. HP Part # Pulley Part No. BX-282039 2.8 2000 4.0 HC340R 5-1800 5-3309 5.5 5-0104 BK80H 5-40408001 BX-252731 2.5 2700 3.0 EZ3042S 5-2315 5-3025 6.5 5-01041 BK80H 5-40408001 BX-303031 3.0 3000 3.5 EZ3042S 5-2315 5-3025 9 5-0102 2AK74H 5-40207401 BX-373539 3.7 3500 4.
Pump Bushing Engine Pulley Engine Bushing Belt Belt Model Bushing Part No. Pulley Part No. Bushing Part No. Size Part No.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS All SHARK PRESSURE WASHERS are warranted by SHARK to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for the periods specified below. This Limited Warranty is subject to the exclusions shown below, is calculated from the date of the original purchase, and applies to the original components only. Any parts replaced under this warranty will assume the remainder of the part’s warranty period.
Form #97-707 • Revised 9/05 • Printed in U.S.A.
