Specifications

8 BG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark BG • 97-6125 • Rev. 11/03
Fuel Valve Lever
ON
OFF
Choke Lever
CLOSED
OPEN
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read provided engine manual warning and operating
instructions.
2. Pull wand coupler collar
back and insert pressure
nozzle into coupler then se-
cure by pushing collar for-
ward to lock.
3. Turn on water at faucet and
squeeze spray gun trigger
allowing water to flow until a steady stream comes
out of wand.
4. Move the fuel valve lever
to the ON position. Turn
the fuel valve lever to the
OFF position after stop-
ping engine.
5. To start a cold engine,
move the choke lever to
the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm en-
gine, leave the choke
lever in the OPEN po-
sition.
6. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
7. Open spray gun before pulling
the starter grip.
8. To start the engine pull the
starter grip lightly until you
feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter
grip gently.
CAUTION: Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve pres-
sure if machine does not start after one pull of starter
grip.
CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold
starter grip tightly in hand.
Starter Grip
Engine Switch
9. With the spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-
one else, press the trigger on the spray gun to ob-
tain pressurized spray.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES
1. If a detergent injector was used, flush all lines with
clean water to remove soap residue.
2. Turn off engine. Turn off water supply.
3. Squeeze spray gun trigger to relieve any pressure.
4. Disconnect water supply hose from washer.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run without water.
5. Disconnect all hoses to allow water to drain. Protect
from freezing.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run longer than
3 minutes without water. Disconnect all hoses to
allow water to drain.
CAUTION: With machine off, open spray gun to
release pressure before removing discharge hose.
GENERAL WASHING
TECHNIQUES
Test pressure and spray pattern on hard surface (i.e. ce-
ment) to gauge distance and impact of water spray.
Hold spray nozzle
approximately one
foot from surface
being cleaned. For
best surface clean-
ing action, spray at
slight angle.
To change spray
nozzle for a different pattern it is recommended that you
turn off engine and squeeze spray gun trigger to release
hose pressure. Pull back on quick coupler at end of wand
and exchange nozzle. Make sure nozzle is seated se-
curely. Restart engine.
Use the detergent injector to apply detergent. Wash from
the bottom and work up. Allow the detergent to set 5-10
minutes on surface. Rinse from top down.
NOTE: If pressure washer is running and not being
used for more than 2 minutes, turn off engine.
Wand
Spray Nozzle
Quick Coupler
1 Foot
Wand