Shark DG Series, DG-3030, DG-2323, DG-2132, DG-2324 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual
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DG-2323
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DG-3030
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DG-2132
MODEL: DG
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
AND PARTS MANUAL
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DG-2324
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DG-3532
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DG-2527
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DG-3835
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information................................................................3-4
Component Identification ........................................................................5
Assembly Instructions.............................................................................6
Operating Instructions..........................................................................7-8
Applying Detergent and General Operating T echniques..........................9
Shut Down and Clean-Up .....................................................................10
Storage ................................................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................11-12
Prev entative Maintenance..................................................................... 13
Oil Change Record ............................................................................... 13
Exploded View ...................................................................................... 14
Exploded View Parts List ...................................................................... 15
Warranty
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________
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 f or future reference.
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We reserve the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
injury and/or proper ty damage. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards inv olved.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must hav e an understanding of
the manufacturer’ s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer . W arning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number .
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
sciousness and may lead to death. It also contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiv e harm.
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING: Risk of explosion — do not spray flammable liquids.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.
1. Read the o wner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
DANGER: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
2. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of con-
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite causing property damage or
severe injury .
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
add fuel when the product is operating.
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3. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
5. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes bef ore refueling.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before testing the spark plug or starting the engine.
(Fire and/or explosion ma y occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refuelled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;
(c) with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
(d) with an allo w ance made f or e xpansion of
the fuel should the equipment be exposed
to a higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled in
a safe manner .
WARNING
particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.
WARNING
WARNING
worn when using this equipment.
7. High pressure developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury or death will result.
8. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of water that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder , scaff olding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds. To avoid personal injury, eye safety devices
must be worn.
6. Eye safety de vices, foot, hand
and other protection must be
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9. Do not operate with spray gun in the off position f or
extensive periods of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.
11. Manufacturer will not be liable for an y changes made
to our standard machines, or any components not
purchased from us.
12. Read engine safety instructions provided.
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
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15. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh water.
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WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
13. Never run pump dr y or leave
spray gun closed longer than
5 minutes.
14. Do not allow children to operate the pressure washer at any
time.
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Pressure
Nozzle
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Pump
Protector
Unloader
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Garden Hose
(not included)
Inlet
Screen
Straight
Through
Wand
Starter Grip
Pump
Detergent
Bucket (not
included)
Spray Gun
Trigger
High Pressure
Hose
Pump — Dev elops high pressure.
Starter Grip— Used for starting the engine manually.
Spray Gun — Controls the application of water and
detergent onto cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety latch.
Detergent Injector — Allows you to siphon and mix
detergents.
Wand — Must be connected to the spra y gun.
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High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water
pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Pump Protector — Cycles fresh cool water through
pump when recirculating water reaches 140°F.
Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more
than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm
water will discharge from pump protector onto floor .
This system prevents internal pump damage.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Handle
Alignment
Holes
Frame
Assy.
STEP 1: Attach the handle to the
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frame of the pressure washer.
Note: It ma y be necessary to move
the handle supports from side to
side in order to align the handle so
it will slide over the frame supports.
Spray
Gun
Safety
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Latch
High Pressure
Hose
STEP 4: Attach the high
pressure hose to the spray
gun using teflon tape on
hose threads.
Carriage
Bolt
Nut
STEP 2: Insert the carriage bolt through
the holes from the outside of the unit
and attach a nut from the inside of the
machine. Tighten nuts.
Nozzle
Extension
Spray Gun/
Wand
STEP 5: Attach nozzle extension to spray
gun/wand. Tighten both by hand.
Bolts
Nut
Hose/Gun
Storage
Bracket
Studs
STEP 3: Attach the spray gun/
hose storage handle, and
bracket to handle . Tighten nuts.
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
STEP 6: Pull the spring-loaded col-
lar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle.
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
Wand
Collar
STEP 7: Release the coupler col-
lar and push the nozzle until the
collar clicks. Pull the nozzle to
make sure it is seated properly.
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Pump
Discharge
Fitting
High
Pressure
Hose
Coupler Collar
STEP 8: Connect the high pressure
hose to the pump discharge fitting.
STEP 9: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source.
Cold
Water
Source
Garden
Hose
Push coupler collar forward until
secure.
Pump
Water Inlet
Garden
Hose
STEP 10: Connect the garden hose to pump water inlet.
Inspect inlets.
CAUTION: Do not run the pump without
water or pump damage will result.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Oil Dipstick
PRESSURE WASHER
Dip
Stick
Oil Window
STEP 1: Check engine oil lev el. Oil level should be le vel with the bottom of
the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is lev el when checking the oil le vel.
(Refer to the engine's operating manual included with machine.) We recommend that the oil be changed after the first 5 hours of use, then once
every 50 hours. Note: Improper oil levels will cause low oil sensor to shut
off engine. IMPORTANT! Do not run engine with high or low oil levels
as this will cause engine damage.
Gas
Tank
STEP 3: Fill gas tank with unleaded
gasoline. Do not use leaded gasoline.
Garden
Hose
STEP 4: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source and turn water on completely. Never use hot
Cold
Water
Source
water.
STEP 2: Remove shipping cap and
install oil dipstick. Check pump oil
level by using dipstick or observe
oil level in oil windo w (if equipped).
Use 30 wt. non detergent oil.
STEP 5: Trigger the spray gun
to eliminate trapped air then wai t
for a steady flow of water to
emerge from the spray nozzle.
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Choke
Fuel
Valve
STEP 6: Rotate the fuel shut-off valve to the "On" posi-
tion. Slide the fuel v alve lev er to the "ON" position. When
the engine is not in use, leave the fuel v alve in the "OFF"
position.
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Choke
Lever
Fuel
Valve
STEP 7: Mov e the choke lev er to the "Choke" position
(on a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the run
position). Move the choke lever to the "Closed" position. To restart a warm engine, leave the chok e lever in
the "Open" position.
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