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CONTENTS Important Safety Information ................................................................ 4-5 Component Identification ........................................................................ 6 Assembly Instructions ............................................................................. 7 Operating Instructions .......................................................................... 8-9 Applying Detergent and General Operating Techniques ........................
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. This model was designed for maximum use of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. 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.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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. PROTECTIVE 6. Eye safety devices and foot EYEWEAR AND CLOTHING MUST protection must be worn when BE WORN. using this equipment. 7. High pressure developed by these machines will cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use caution when operating.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Unloader Pump Detergent Injector Straight Through Wand Spray Gun Trigger Inlet Screen 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.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Carriage Bolt Handle Bolts Alignment Holes Hose/Spray Gun Storage Bracket Nut Nut Washer Frame Assy. Studs STEP 1: Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer. 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 frame supports. 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.
Pump Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Dipstick PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Oil Window STEP 2: Remove shipping cap and install oil dipstick. Check pump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window (if equipped). Use 30 wt. non detergent oil. OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) On-Off Switch STEP 8: Turn the engine switch to "On" position. 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.
On-Off Switch STEP 2: Turn off the engine. STEP 3: Turn off water supply. 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. High Pressure Outlet Pump Water Inlet STEP 4: Press trigger to release water pressure. STEP 5: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the machine.
Troubleshooting Guide PRESSURE WASHER 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.
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.
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ITEM 1 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2-0103 Grommet, Rubber, Nozzle Holder QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 29 90-1001 Screw, 1/4" x 3/4" HH NC QTY 2 5 30 90-3096 Washer, 1/2", Flat, SAE 2 2 95-07104921 Handle, Grab, Red 1 31 90-102751 Bolt, 1/2-13" x 5-1/2" HEX 1 3 11-0359 11-0358 11-0360 Label, BX Models Label, BG Models Label, BP Models 1 1 1 32 90-10077 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16" x 1-3/4" 4 4 95-07104945 Plate, Warning/Instr.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ITEM 58 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY Nozzle, See Specifications (pages 18-19) for nozzle size ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 59 95-07104710 Slider, Pump QTY 1 Bushing, 5/8" Snap 2 60 2-01403 4-16540 Nozzle Compl, Detergent 1 61 2-300812 Pump Protector, 1/4" 1 4-12803000 Nozzle, SACQMEG, 0003.0, Red 1 62 2-2006 Nipple, 3/8" Fem x 3/8" 1 4-12803015 Nozzle, SAQCMEG 1503.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL HOSE & SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY 2 1 3 4 7 5 8 9 10 6 HOSE & SPRAY GUN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4-0110303 Wand Assy., 35-1/2” Side Grip, w/Couplers, (BX Models) 1 Wand Assy., Side Grip w/1/4” Coupler 35-1/2” (BG, BP Models) 1 4-0110322 QTY 2 4-012401 4-01246 Spray Gun Assy.
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-353239 3.5 3200 4.
Pump Bushing Engine Pulley Engine Bushing Belt Belt Model Bushing Part No. Pulley Part No. Bushing Part No. Size Part No.
WARRANTY SHARK LIMITED NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY PRESSURE WASHERS 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.
Form #97-707 • Revised 4/04 • Printed in U.S.A.
