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WARNING
intend ed Fo r indo or us e
in t en d ed Fo r o u td o o r u s e o n l Y
Model: BG
operating instruction
and parts manual
■ BG-2527 ■ BG-2820 ■ BG-3030
■ BG-3532 ■ BG-3735 ■ BG-3040
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CoNTeNTS introduction & important safety information .........................................3-4 component identification ......................................................................... 5 assembly instructions .............................................................................. 6 operating instructions ...........................................................................7-8 detergents & cleaning t echniques .......................................................... 9 s
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER INTRodUCTIoN & SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN thank you for purchasing this pressure washer. WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation WARNING — Use this product only in a all information in this manual is based on the latest well ventilated area. product information available at the time of printing. 3. avoid installing machines in We reserve the right to make changes at any time small areas or near exhaust without incurring any obligation. fans. exhaust contains poi- sono
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SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN CoNT . 9. do not operate with spray gun in the off position WARNING: High pressure spray WARNING for extensive periods of time as this may cause can cause paint chips or other damage to the pump. particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds. To avoid 10. the best insurance against an accident is precau - personal injury, eye safety de- tion and knowledge of the machine. vices must be worn. 11. manufacturer will not be liable for any changes pRo Te CTIve
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WARNING OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER in t en d ed Fo r in d o o r u s e in t en d ed Fo r o u t d o o r u s e o n l Y CoMpoNeNT IdeNTIFICATIoN Unloader pump detergent Injector Straight Through Wand Spray Gun Inlet Trigger Screen Garden Hose (not included) pressure Nozzle Starter Grip High pressure Hose detergent Bucket (not included) pump — develops high pressure. Wand — must be connected to the spray gun. Starter Grip— u sed for starting the engine manu- High pressure Hose —
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ASSeMBl Y INSTRUCTIoNS Carriage Bolts Hose/Spray Gun Handle Bolt Storage Bracket Alignment Nut Holes Nut Washer Frame Assy. Studs STep 1: attach the handle to the STep 2: insert the carriage bolt STep 3: attach the spray gun/hose frame of the pressure washer. Note: through the holes from the outside storage handle, and bracket to it may be necessary to move the of the unit and attach a nut from handle. tighten nuts. handle supports from side to side the inside of the machine. tighten in
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER opeRATING INSTRUCTIoNS pump oil dipstick engine oil dipstick oil Window STep 1: check engine oil level. oil level should be level with the bottom STep 2: remove shipping cap and of the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil install oil dipstick. check pump oil level. (refer to the engine's operating manual included with machine.) We level by using dipstick or observe oil recommend that the oil be changed after the first 5 h
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opeRATING INSTRUCTIoNS (CoNT .) on-off Switch STep 8: t urn the engine switch to "on" position. STep 9: pull the starter grip. if the engine fails to start after pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure on Briggs engines, move the throttle lever to "Fast" and repeat step. return starter gently. after the engine position, shown on engine as a rabbit. warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to run position and throttle to fast position. CAUTION: Small engines may kick back.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER deTeRGeNTS & GeNeRAl CleANING TeCHNIq UeS WARNING: Some detergents THeRMAl pUMp pR oTeCTIoN WARNING may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nau- if you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 sea, fainting or poisoning. The minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, harmful elements may cause circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera- property damage or severe tures. When the water reaches this temperature, th
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SHUTTING do WN ANd CleAN-Up on-off Switch STep 1: r emove detergent suc- STep 2: t urn off the engine. STep 3: t urn off wa- tion tube from container and insert ter supply. into one gallon of fresh water. slide nozzle forward for low pressure or to connect black detergent nozzle. pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute. discharge Nipple Safety pump latch Water Inlet STep 7: engage the STep 4: press trigger STep 5: disconnect the gar - STep 6: disconnect the high spray
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide TRoUBleSHoo TING pRoBleM poSSIBle CAUSe SolUTIoN lo W 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 k
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TRoUBleSHoo TING pRoBleM poSSIBle CAUSe SolUTIoN oIl Sq UIRTS oUT pump over filled with oil maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at oF oIl CAp oN rear of pump or at top of notch on dipstick. pUMp eNGINe opeRATeS not enough gas or engine oil Fill tank with gas. check oil level. FoR 15 MIN. THeN Vapor lock developed by heat of Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking. STopS day obstruction in fuel filter clean or replace fuel filter. WATeR dRIppING piston packing worn call technical sup
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PRESSURE WASHER Troubleshooting Guide pReveNTATIve MAINTeNANCe this pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. contact your dealer for maintenance. regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure wash
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WARNING in t en d ed Fo r in d o o r u s e in te n d ed Fo r o u t d o o r u s e o nl Y exploded vIeW - 2527, 2820 Bx 43 44 45 Models 42 7 46 58 8 26 27 32 38 45 39 44 42 43 52 8 35 53 55 38 66 47 51 39 46 50 41 31 30 49 62 58 48 29 9 61 15 6 1 2 6 61 36 65 28 59 3 59 36 36 4 62 36 62 61 5 10 14 6 25 67 34 63 61 11 12 62 13 11 12 21 14 24 64 57 54 17 16 56 32 36 40 20 23 37 60 22 36 37 36 18 21 37 19 14 97-707 • Bg • reV. 7/06 ReAd o WNeR'S MANUAl BeFo Re o peRATIo N. l IRe l e MANUel d'UTI
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER exploded vIeW p ARTS lIST - 2527, 2820 ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY 1 -0103 grommet, rubber, nozzle 39 90-19710 Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" Flange 3 Holder 5 40 90-1001 Bolt 3/8" x -1/4" 95-0710491 Handle, grab, red 1 41 -30081 pump protector 1/4" 3 11-0359 label, BX models 1 (8037, 5 737, 5739) 1 11-0358 label, Bg models 1 -300816 pump protector, 3/8" ptp (8039) 1 4 95-07104945 plate
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exploded vIeW - 3030, 3040, 3532, 3735 7 27 26 58 39 38 8 40 33 88 37 33 36 43 82 45 63 42 44 45 70 8 86 46 67 47 53 81 52 42 87 51 35 63 46 50 80 69 65 68 55 41 30 49 71 28 79 58 60 31 48 9 77 73 1 59 6 15 2 29 12 76 59 72 84 78 44 62 6 62 74 75 62 3 61 62 61 4 BG-304037 61 25 60 66 59 9 59 61 60 85 14 6 5 10 34 11 64 12 11 59 60 13 24 11 12 14 21 83 57 17 54 16 32 56 12 20 85 23 22 18 12 12 19 21 11 11 16 97-707 • Bg • reV. 7/06 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER exploded vIeW p ARTS lIST - 3030, 3040, 3532, 3735 ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY 1 -0103 grommet, rubber, nozzle 36 4-0100000 Hose, 1/4", push-on, Holder 5 Fuel line 1 ft. 95-0710491 Handle, grab, red 1 37 -1089 Hose Barb, 1/4" Barb x 1/4" ml pipe, 90° (3030, 353, 3735) 1 3 11-0359 label, BX models 1 11-0358 label, Bg models 1 38 -1084 Hose Barb, 1/4" Barb x 1/8" ml pipe (3040, 353, 3735) 1
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exploded vIeW p ARTS lIST - 3030, 3040, 3532, 3735 ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY 58 4-1803000 nozzle, sa Qcmeg 0003, 73 5-3080 unloader, al-Vrt 607 red (304037) 1 w/easy start (3040) 1 4-18-3015 nozzle, sa Qcmeg 1503 74 95-0710116B Block, inloader, Yellow (304037) 1 3/8 x 3/8 Brass (3040) 1 4-180305 nozzle, sa Qcmeg 503 75 90-100 Bolt, 3/8" x ", nc HH (3040) green (304037) 1 76 90-400 Washer, 3/8" sae, Flat (3040)
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER HoSe & SpRAY GUN ASSeMBl Y 2 3 1 3 4 7 5 8 9 10 6 HoSe & SpRAY GUN ASSeMBl Y pARTS lIST ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY 1 4-011031 Wand assy., 35-1/” side grip, 5 4-00750c Hose, 3/8" x 50', Wire w/couplers, (BX) 1 pressure Flex w/coupler 4-01103 Wand assy., side grip W/1/4” (BX-373539) 1 coupler 35-1/” (Bg) 1 4-0033450 c Hose, 3/8" x 50', 1 Wire t uff skin, w/coupler (BX-5 739, 4
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d SeRIeS pUMp exploded vIeW ToRq Ue SpeCS item # Ft.-lbs 14 65 17 5 8 34 9 43 13 d SeRIeS pUMp exploded vIeW p ARTS lIST ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY ITeM pART No. deSCRIpTIoN qTY 1 70-00 9 crankcase 1 0 70-160117 Brass plug 3/8 * see Kits Below plunger oil seal 3 5 70-18011 screw 1 6 70-00318 Bearing cover 3* 70-060181 o-ring Ø1.78 x 8.30 3 4* 70-10131 pressure ring 15mm 3 7 70-0050 Bearing seal 1 5* see Kits Below "V" seal, 15mm 6 8 70-150003 sn