Troubleshooting guide

10 BR PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark BR • Rev. 5/02
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Unauthorized machine modification or
use of non-approved replacement parts may cause
personal injury and/or property damage and will void
the manufacturer warranty.
Pump
Lubrication: To lubricate pump, use 30W non-detergent
oil for pump crankcase. Crankcase must be filled to cen-
ter of sight glass window found on the side of the pump;
refer to the picture below. During the break-in-period,
make sure the oil is changed after the first 25 hours of
operation. After that, replace oil every 3 months or 300
hours, whichever comes first.
Proper Pump Care:
• DO NOT pump acids.
• DO NOT allow pump to run dry.
• Winterize if storing in freezing temperatures. Refer
to Storage for details.
• Use a water softener on the water system if known
to be high in mineral content.
• Flush the pressure washer system with antifreeze if
storing for an extended period of time. Refer to Stor-
age for details.
Gasoline Engine
Refer to the provided gasoline engine manual for rec-
ommended maintenance.
Battery
Refer to battery manfacturer’s literature for recom-
mended maintenance.
Unloader Valve
CAUTION: The unloader valve on this pressure
washer has been factory set and sealed and is a field
nonadjustable part. Tampering with the factory set-
ting may cause personal injury and/or property dam-
age, and will void the manufacturer warranty. For
replacement refer to Page 18.
Relief Valve (Rupture Disk)
CAUTION: The relief valve on this pressure washer
has been factory set and sealed and is a field non-
adjustable part. Tampering with the factory setting
may cause personal injury and/or property damage,
and will void the manufacturer warranty. For replace-
ment refer to Page 18.
OIL
DRAIN
SIGHT
GLASS
OIL FILL /
DIPSTICK