Shark BG-2527 Service manual

MODEL: BG
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
AND PARTS MANUAL
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■BG-2527 ■BG-2820 ■BG-3030
■BG-3532 ■BG-3735 ■BG-3040
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CONTENTS
ModelNumber______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the pressure washer.You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
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Introduction & Important Safety Information ......................................... 4-5
ComponentIdentification......................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions............................................................................. 7
OperatingInstructions .......................................................................... 8-9
Detergents&CleaningTechniques ........................................................ 10
ShutDownandClean-Up ...................................................................... 11
Storage ................................................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 12-13
PreventativeMaintenance ..................................................................... 14
OilChange Record ................................................................................ 14
Models2527,2820ExplodedView ........................................................ 15
Models 2527, 2820 ExplodedView Parts List ................................... 16-17
Models3030,3532,3735 ExplodedView .............................................. 18
Models 3030, 3532, 3735 ExplodedView Parts List ......................... 19-20
Hose and Spray Gun Assembly ............................................................ 21
Specifications .................................................................................. 22-23
Warranty

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER
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Thankyouforpurchasingthis pressure washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
Wereservethe right to makechangesatany time with-
outincurringanyobligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
Theownerand/orusermusthaveanunderstandingof
themanufacturer’soperatinginstructionsand warnings
beforeusingthis pressurewasher.Warning information
shouldbeemphasizedandunderstood.Iftheoperator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
referencethemanufacturers’instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
properinstructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
MACHINE SAFETY
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Readtheowner'smanualthor-
oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
resultindeath,seriousbodily
injuryand/orpropertydamage.
2. Allinstallations must complywithlocal codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING:Risk of asphyxiation
—Use thisproduct onlyin a well
ventilatedarea.
3. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
sonouscarbonmonoxidegas;
exposure may cause loss of
consciousnessandmaylead
to death. It also contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nitecausing propertydamage or
severe injury.
WARNING:Risk of fire — Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING:Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
5. Allowengineto cool for 2 minutesbeforerefueling.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before testingthespark plugorstarting the engine.
(Fireand/or explosionmayoccurifthis isnotdone.)
Refuel gasoline engines on mobile or portable
equipment:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensingpoint; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
Inan overfilling situation,additionalprecautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNING:High pressure stream
ofwater that thisequipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to
serious injury and possible am-
putation.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN ANDTISSUES.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHENOPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN AWELL
VENTILATEDAREA.
WARNING
READOPERATOR’S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIORTO USE.
CAUTION
INTRODUCTION & SAFETY INFORMATION

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PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING:High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particlestobecomeairborne and
fly at high speeds.To avoid per-
sonal injury, eye safety devices
must be worn.
6. Eye safety devices and foot
protectionmustbewornwhen
usingthisequipment.
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 re-
sult.
8. Never make adjustments on machine while in op-
eration.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST
BEWORN.
WARNING
KEEPWATER
SPRAY AWAYFROM
ELECTRICALWIRING.
SAFETY INFORMATION CONT.
9. Donotoperate with spray gun intheoffpositionfor
extensive periods of time as this may cause dam-
age to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tionandknowledgeof the machine.
11. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines, or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
12. Read engine safety instructions provided.
WARNING: Keep water spray
awayfrom electricalwiring orfa-
tal electric shock may result.
13. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than
5 minutes.
14. Do not allow children to oper-
atethepressurewasheratany
time.
15. Inletwatersupplymustbecold
andcleanfreshwater.