Specifications

16 B4030H PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Shark B4030H • Rev. 12/02
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
GAS ENGINE WILL
NOT RUN
Out of gas Replenish supply. Use only recommended
fuels. Refer to Operation Section.
Fuel valve closed (if so equipped) Open valve.
Loose spark plug wire Reconnect.
Choke or throttle set incorrectly Refer to Operation Section.
Low engine oil level Replenish supply. Engine will not start or run if
oil is low (on engines equipped with low oil
protection).
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
position
Place engine ON/OFF switch in ON position.
Refer to provided gasoline engine manual for additional troubleshooting.
PRESSURE WASHER
RUNS BUT WON'T SPRAY
Trigger of trigger gun released Squeeze trigger.
Water supply not turned on Open water supply valve.
Clogged pressure nozzle Clean pressure nozzle opening.
LOW SPRAY PRESSURE
AT PRESSURE NOZZLE
Inadequate water supply Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8 inch minimum hose.
Check for debris clogging inlet screen.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle
Clean or replace.
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line
Refill detergent container. Ensure that pickup
screen is fully immersed.
Engine throttle not in full throttle
position
Place engine throttle in full throttle position.
UNEVEN SPRAY
PATT ERN
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle
Clean or replace.