Shark BG-3532, BG-3735, BG-3040, BG-2527, BG-2820 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

AND PARTS MANUAL

■ BG-2527 ■ BG-2820 ■ BG-3030

■ BG-3532 ■ BG-3735 ■ BG-3040

For technical assistance or the SHARK dealer nearest you,

visit our website at www.shark-pw.com

97-707

CONTENTS

Introduction & Important Safety Information ......................................... 3-4

Component Identification ......................................................................... 5

Assembly Instructions .............................................................................. 6

Operating Instructions...........................................................................7-8

Detergents & Cleaning Techniques .......................................................... 9

Shut Down and Clean-Up ...................................................................... 10

Storage .................................................................................................. 10

Troubleshooting ................................................................................11-12

Preventative Maintenance ..................................................................... 13

Oil Change Record ................................................................................ 13

Models 2527, 2820 Exploded View ........................................................14

Models 2527, 2820 Exploded View Parts List ........................................15

Models 3030, 3532, 3735 Exploded View ..............................................16

Models 3030, 3532, 3735 Exploded View Parts List .........................17-18

Hose and Spray Gun Assembly .............................................................19

Specifications ....................................................................................20-21

D Series Pump Exploded View & Parts List ......................................22-23

SM-1 Series Pump Exploded View & Parts List ................................24-25

VBA35 Unloader Exploded View & Parts List ........................................ 26

AR-AL Unloader Exploded View & Parts List ....................................27-28

Warranty

Model Number ______________________________

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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97-707 • BG • REV. 2/07

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL THOROUGHLY

PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING

RISK OF

ASPHYXIATION. USE

THIS PRODUCT ONLY

IN A WELL

VENTILATED AREA.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE.

DO NOT ADD FUEL

WHEN OPERATING

MACHINE.

WARNING

KEEP WATER

SPRAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

PRESSURE WASHER

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.

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 information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
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
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com­prehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ 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
proper instructions.

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. Use only identical replacement
parts.

This machine is to be used only by trained op­erators.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury, read operating instruc­tions carefully before using.

1. Rea d the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause mal­function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam­age.

2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.

4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.

Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.

5. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi­sonous ca rbon monoxide
gas; exposure may cause loss
of consciousness and may
lead to death. It also contains

chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.

6. Do not place machine near
flammable objects as the en­gine is hot.

7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu­eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)

Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment

shall be refueled:

a. outdoors;

b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;

c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of

the dispensing point; and

d. with an allowance made for expansion of the

fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.

In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are

necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.

WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.

8. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and

water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.

9. Do not spray water on or near
electrical components.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

DO NOT SPRAY

FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS.

WARNING

WARNING

EAR PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

WARNING

USE PROTECTIVE

EYE WEAR

AND CLOTHING

WHEN OPERATING

THIS EQUIPMENT.

TRIGGER GUN KICKS

BACK - HOLD WITH

BOTH HANDS

WARNING

RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.

WARNING

WARNING

PROTECT FROM

FREEZING

WARNING

RISK OF INJURY

FROM FALLS WHEN

USING LADDER.

WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig­nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion
— Do not spray flammable liq­uids.

PRESSURE WASHER

10. Keep operating area clear of all persons.

WARNING: This machine exceeds

85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.

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, hand and
foot safety devices must be
worn.

11. Eye, hand, and foot protection
must be worn when using this
equipment.

WARNING: Grip cleaning wand

securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.

12. To reduce the risk of injury,
close supervision is necessary
when a machine is used near
children. Do not allow children

to operate the pressure washer. This machine

must be attended during operation.

WARNING: High pressure devel-

oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip­ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper­ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe in­jury or death will result.

13. Never make adjustments on machine while in op
eration.

14. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.

WARNING: Protect machine from

freezing.

15. To keep ma chin e in best
operating con ditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing could
ca use ma lfunction of the

machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol­low storage instructions specified in this manual.

16. The best insurance against an accident is precau­tion and knowledge of the machine.

WARNING: Be extremely careful

when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
loc atio n. The cle aning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos­sibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.

17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.

18. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.

19. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.

20. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.

21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.

22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.

Follow the maintenance instructions speci-

fied in the manual.

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Unloader

PRESSURE WASHER

Spray Gun

Trigger

High Pressure

Hose

Starter Grip

Single
Lance

Wand

Pump

Detergent Injector

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Inlet

Screen

Garden Hose

(not included)

Pressure

Nozzle

Pump — Develops high pressure.

Starter Grip— Used for starting the engine manu-

ally.

Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and
detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device.
Includes safety latch.

Detergent Injector — Allows you to siphon and mix
detergents.

Detergent

Bucket

(not included)

Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun.

High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water

pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray
gun.

Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more
than 1-2 minutes, water may leak from valve.
Warm water will discharge from pump protector
onto floor. This system prevents internal pump
damage.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Handle

Alignment

Holes

Frame

Assy.

PRESSURE WASHER

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.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Safety

Latch

High Pressure

Hose

Spray

Gun

Carriage

Bolt

Nut

Washer

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.

Pressure

Nozzle

Wand

Coupler

Bolts

Nut

Hose/Spray Gun
Storage Bracket

Studs

STEP 3: Attach the spray gun/hose

storage handle, and bracket to
handle. Tighten nuts.

Pressure

Nozzle

Wand Coupler

Wand Collar

STEP 4: Attach the high pressure

hose to the spray gun using teflon
tape on hose threads.

High Pressure Hose

Coupler

Collar

Discharge

Nipple

STEP 7: Connect high pressure

hose to pumps discharge nipple.
Push coupler collar forward until
secure.

Water Inlet

STEP 5: Pull the spring-loaded

collar of the wand coupler back
to insert your choice of pressure
nozzle.

Cold

Water

Source

Garden

Hose

STEP 8: Connect garden hose to

the cold water source.

Garden

Hose

Pump

STEP 6: Release the coupler collar

and push the nozzle until the collar
clicks. Pull the nozzle to make sure
it is seated properly.

STEP 9: Connect the garden hose to pump water inlet.
Inspect inlets. CAUTION: Do not run the pump with-

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out water or pump damage will result.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Engine Oil

Dipstick

PRESSURE WASHER

Pump Oil

Dipstick

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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. IMPORTANT! Do not run engine with high or low oil levels

as this will cause engine damage.

Gas

Tank

STEP 3: Fill gas tank with unleaded

gasoline. Do not use leaded gaso­line.

Garden

Hose

STEP 4: Connect garden hose

to the cold water source and turn
water on completely. Never use hot

Cold

Water

Source

water.

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.

STEP 5: Trigger the spray gun to
eliminate trapped air then wait for a
steady flow of water to emerge from
the spray nozzle.

Choke

Fuel

Valve

STEP 6: Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On"

position. Slide the fuel valve lever to the "ON" position.
When the engine is not in use, leave the fuel valve in
the "OFF" position.

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Choke

Lever

Fuel

Valve

STEP 7: Move the choke lever to the "Choke" position

(on a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the run
position). Move the choke lever to the "Closed" position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the
"Open" position.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

On-Off
Switch

PRESSURE WASHER

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.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Safety

Latch

WARNING! Never replace
nozzles without engaging the
safety latch on the spray gun
trigger.

The five color-coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of
spray widths from 0° to 45° and are easily accessible when placed in the
convenient rubber nozzle holder, which is provided on the front of the
machine.

NOTE: For a more gentle rinse, select the white 40° or green 25° nozzle.
To scour the surface, select the yellow 15° or red 0° nozzle. To apply de­tergent select the black nozzle.

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.

CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold
pull starter grip tightly in hand.

NOZZLES

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WARNING

DETERGENTS & GENERAL CLEANING TECHNIQUES

PRESSURE WASHER

WARNING: Some detergents
may be harmful if inhaled or
ingested, causing severe nau­sea, fainting or poisoning. The
harmful elements may cause
propert y 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).

Discharge

Nipple

Detergent

Injector

High

Pressure

Hose

THERMAL PUMP PROTECTION

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5
minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera­tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the
pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis­charging the warm water onto the ground. This thermal
device prevents internal damage to the pump.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CLEANING TIPS

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution
and apply to surface at low pressure (for best results,
limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet
square and always apply detergent from bottom
to top). Allow detergent to remain on surface 1-3
minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.
If surface appears to be drying, simply wet down
surface with fresh water. If needed, use brush to
remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from
top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping
the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot from cleaning
surface. Use overlapping strokes as you clean and
rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning action
spray at a slight angle.

STEP 2: Use detergent designed
specifically for pressure washers.
Prepare detergent solution as
required by the manufacturer. Fill
a container with pressure washer
detergent. Place the filter end of
detergent suction tube into the
detergent container.

STEP 3: With safety latch on
spray gun engaged, secure black

detergent nozzle into quick coupler.

NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied using red, yellow,
green or white nozzles.

STEP 4: With the engine run­ning, pull trigger to operate ma­chine. Liquid detergent is drawn
into the machine and mixed with
water. Apply detergent to work
area. Do not allow detergent to
dry on surface.

IMPORTANT: You must flush
the detergent injection system after each use by
placing the suction tube into a bucket of clean wa­ter, then run the pressure washer in low pressure
for 1-2 minutes.

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Recommendations:

• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
distance for maximum cleaning results.

• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
extreme caution as pressure washer may remove
the loose paint from the surface.

• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
small area, then check the surface for damage. If
no damage is found, continue pressure washing.

CAUTION - Never use:

• Bleach, chlorine and other corrosive chemicals

• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, oils)

• Tri-sodium phosphate products

• Ammonia products

• Acid-based products

These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam­age the surface being cleaned.

RINSING

It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remove black soap
nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install the
desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can also
stop detergent from flowing by simply removing the
detergent siphon tube from bottle.

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