The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the selling distributor for specific details. only by trained operators. hIGh PRESSURE CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid. STREAM CAN PIERCE SkIN ANd Do not touch or direct discharge TISSUES. stream at persons. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
WATER 16. Never run pump dry or leave SPRAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL WIRING. spray gun closed longer than 2 minutes. 17. Inlet water must be cold and clean fresh water. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
Wand — Must be connected to the spray gun. Note: if flue adapter is installed, the burner assembly air adjustment must be adjusted. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
Use 0 wt. non detergent oil. Water Inlet Garden hose STEP 7: Check inlet filters, remove debris, then connect the garden hose. CAUTION: Do not run the pump without water or pump damage will result. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
(on a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the run position). Push the choke lever to the "Closed" position. To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the "Open" position. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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Step 4: Turn burner switch off, open This lowers the pressure and raises regulate temperature). trigger on spray gun and allow water the temperature. to cool. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for -5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera- tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
NOTE: Refer to the . Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through engine manufacturer's manual for service and mainte- the spark plug hole, pull the starter grip several nance of the engine. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
The solution should be allowed to circulate essary. Store the machine in a heated room. If this is 2- 4 hours or until the color changes. not possible then mix a 50/50 solution of anti-freeze SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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8. Remove coil. 9. Replace or repair any insulation found to be torn or broken. 10. Remove insulation retainer plates. Coil Reinstallation: Reinstall new or cleaned coil by reversing Steps 9 through 1. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
Test transformer for proper arc between con- tacts. Replace as needed. (continued on Disconnected or short in electrical All wire contacts should be clean and tight. No next page) wiring breaks in wire SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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Remove coils and burner assembly, clean and burner assembly thoroughly. Misaligned electrode setting Realign electrodes to specifications. Obstruction in smoke stack Check for insulation blockage or other foreign objects. Low engine RPM Increase RPM SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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O-Ring plunger retainer worn Check and replace if necessary. Cracked piston Check and replace if necessary. Pump Protector Lower water supply pressure. Do not run with spray gun closed longer than 2 minutes SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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Position correctly, tighten set screw. Defective control switch Replace switch. Loose wire Check and replace or tighten wiring. Defective burner motor Replace motor. RELIEF vALvE Relief valve defective Replace or repair LEAkS WATER SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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Open and close spray gun to be sure pressure is correct. Raise or lower pressure by adjusting the knob. Do not by-pass more than 5 minutes when by-passing to the suction side of the pump. SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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ST-4035 ST-4035 ST-4035 Complete valve Seals ITEM NUMbERS INCLUdEd 4, 5, 7 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 35, 36, 37, 12, 13, 14 38,39, 40 NUMbER OF CYLINdERS kIT WILL SERvICE SHARK SSG • 97-614 • REV. 6/06...
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SHARK does not authorize any other party, including authorized Dealers, to make any representation or promise on behalf of SHARK, or to modify the terms, conditions, or limitations in any way. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that the installation and use of SHARK products conforms to local codes. While SHARK attempts to assure that its products meet national codes, it cannot be responsible for how the customer chooses to use or install the product.
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Form #97-614 • Revised 6/06 • Printed in U.S.A.
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