Shark BG-2820 - Manual (Page 11)

97-707 • Bg • reV. /07
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PRESSURE
W
ASHER
Tr
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leshooting Guide
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. re-tape
leaks with teflon tape.
Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader
valve adjust unloader for proper pressure. install
repair kit when needed. call technical support.
Worn packing in pump replace packing.
machine has been stored in
freezing temperatures thaw out machine completely, including hose,
spray gun and wand.
slow engine rpm contact local distributor.
flUCTUaTING
pReSSURe Worn pump valves replace valves.
dirt in pump valves clean and inspect valves.
pump sucking air check all pump lines and connections.
pReSSURe loW
afTeR peRIod of
NoRMal USe nozzle worn replace nozzle.
unloader valve worn replace unloader valve.
eNGINe WIll NoT
STaRT oR STopS
WhIle opeRaTING
low oil shutdown Fill engine with oil.
eNGINe IS
oveRloaded nozzle partially blocked clean nozzle.
excessive pressure from high
engine rpm adjust engine throttle to lower rpm.
WaTeR oR oIl
leakING fRoM
BoTToM of pUMp a small amount of leaking is
normal if excessive leaking occurs, call technical sup-
port.
pReSSURe
INCReaSeS WheN
SpRay GUN IS
CloSed unloader valve not operating
properly call technical support.
pReSeNCe of
WaTeR
IN pUMp oIl Water sprayed at machine change oil. direct spray away from machine.
High humidity in air check and change oil twice as often.
piston packing worn. oil seal
worn replace packing and oil seals.
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