Shark BG-3532, BG-2820, BG-2527, BG-3735, BG-3030, BG-3040 owner manual Troubleshooting, Pressure

Troubleshooting

problem	possible cause	solution
low operating	Insufficient water supply. Closed	Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water
pressure	faucet	screen. Open faucet.
	Old, worn or incorrect spray	Match nozzle number to machine and/or
	nozzle	replace with new nozzle.
	Plumbing or hose leak	Check plumbing system for leaks. Re-tape
		leaks with teflon tape.
	Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader	Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install
	valve	repair kit when needed. Call technical support.
	Worn packing in pump	Call technical support.
	Machine has been stored in	Thaw out machine completely, including hose,
	freezing temperatures	spray gun and wand.
	Slow engine RPM	Call technical support.
fluctuating	Worn pump valves	Call technical support.
pressure
	Dirt in pump valves	Call technical support.
	Pump sucking air	Check all pump lines and connections.
pressure low	Nozzle worn	Replace nozzle.
after period of
normal use	Unloader valve worn	Replace unloader valve.
engine will not	Low oil shutdown	Fill engine with oil.
start or stops
while operating
engine is	Nozzle partially blocked	Clean nozzle.
overloaded
	Excessive pressure from high	Adjust engine throttle to lower RPM.
	engine RPM
water or oil	A small amount of leaking is	If excessive leaking occurs, call technical sup-
leaking from	normal	port.
bottom of Pump
pressure	Unloader valve not operating	Call technical support.
increases when	properly
spray gun is
closed
presence of	Water sprayed at machine	Change oil. Direct spray away from machine.
water
	High humidity in air	Check and change oil twice as often.
in pump oil
	Piston packing worn. Oil seal	Call technical support.
	worn

97-707 • BG • REV. 7/06

PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide

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