Shark SGP-3030,SGP-3530,SGP-3530E,SGP-4035E Operator's Manual
SGP
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
■ SGP-3030 ■ SGP-3530 ■ SGP-3530E ■ SGP-4035E
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SHARK PRESSURE WASHERS ■ 4275 N.W. PACIFIC RIM BLVD. ■ CAMAS, WA 98607 ■ USA
For technical assistance or the Shark Dealer nearest you, call 1-800-771-1881.
CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 4, 6
Component Identification .............................................................................................................. 5
Pre-Operation Checklist ................................................................................................................ 6
Set-Up Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 7
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 7
General Washing Techniques........................................................................................................ 7
Shut-Down Procedures ................................................................................................................. 7
How to Use the Detergent Injector ................................................................................................8
Preventative Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 9
Maintenance and Service ........................................................................................................ 9-11
Exploded View (All Models) ....................................................................................................12-13
Exploded View Parts List (All Models) ....................................................................................14-15
Control Panel .............................................................................................................................. 16
Hose & Spray Gun Assembly (All Models) .................................................................................. 17
Downstream Injector Assembly #4-011184 (All Models) .............................................................17
Preventative Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................... 18
Oil Change Record ..................................................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 19-21
Warranty
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SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED:
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Shark SGP Manual • Form 97-6132 • Revised 3/02
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SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the SGP washers. All information in this manual is based
on the latest product information available at the time of
printing.
Shark, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
The SGP Series was designed for maximum
use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Shark pressure washer. Warning 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
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this machine basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or severe injury.
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray
flammable liquids or operate in
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING
an explosive location. Operate
only where open flame or torch
is permitted.
WARNING: Do not place machine
near flammable objects when the
engine is hot.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or fatal electric shock may result. Read
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FRO M
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
warning tag on electrical cord.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back.
Hold with both hands.
6. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before
starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not add
fuel when the machine is operating.
7. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. If any fuel
is spilled, make sure area is dry
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
USE CAUTION WHEN
REFUELLING.
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. Outdoors;
b. With the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. With no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensing point;
d. With an allowance made for expansion 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.
before testing spark plug or
starting the engine. (Fire and/
or explosion may occur if this
is not done.)
SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Discharge
Nipple
Detergent
Injector
Collar
Quick
Coupler
Gasoline
Tank
Pressure
Switch
Unloader
Water Supply
Hose
(not included)
Battery Box
Swivel
Connector
High Pressure
Hose
Spray
Gun
Trigger
Control Wand
Handle
Variable Pressure
Control wand
Wand Coupler
Nozzle Quick
Coupler
Brass
Soap
Nozzle
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SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of injection or severe injury to persons - Keep clear
of nozzle - Do not touch or direct
discharge stream at persons. This
machine is to be used only by
HIGH PRESSURE
STREAM CAN
PIERCE SKIN AND
TISSUES.
trained operators.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid. Do
not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
8. High pressure developed by these machines can
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury and/ or death may
result.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure can
cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices and foot protection must be worn when us-
USE PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR WHEN
OPERATING.
ing this equipment.
10. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
WARNING
WARNING: Use only in well ventilated areas. Failure to observe
this warning could cause a loss
of consciousness or death.
11. Avoid installing in small areas
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
or near exhaust fans. Exhaust
contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas; exposure may
cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death. It also
contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
12. Do not operate with the spray gun in the off position
for extensive periods of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
13. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.
14. Shark will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not purchased from Shark.
15. Read engine safety instructions provided.
16. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longer
than 5 minutes.
17. Inlet water must be from a cold, clean fresh city water supply.
WARNING
WARNING: Only use recommended fuel. Using other fuels
may result in a serious explosion
causing personal injury, property
damage or loss of life.
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil
RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION: USE
VAPOR FUEL ONLY.
(ASTM D306) only. NEVER use
gasoline in your fuel oil tank.
Gasoline is more combustible
than fuel oil and could result in a serious explosion.
NEVER use crankcase or waste oil in your burner
assembly. Fuel unit malfunction could result from contamination.
19. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
20. Protect machine from freezing.
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured before using pressure washer.
22. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
23. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. Do not
allow children to operate the pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
24. Do not operate this product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep operating area
clear of all persons.
25. Protect high pressure hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects.
26. Before disconnecting high pressure hose from water outlet, turn burner off and pull the trigger on the
spray gun allowing water to cool to below 100° F
before stopping machine. Then open the spray gun
to relieve pressure. Failure to properly cool down or
maintain the heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
27. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
28. This machine must be attended during operation.
29.
CAUTION: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
❑ Pump oil (SAE 30W non-detergent oil)
❑ Cold water supply (6 gpm • 5/8" • 20 psi)
❑ Hose, wand, nozzle (nozzle size per serial plate)
❑ Water filter (intact, nonrestrictive)
❑ Engine fuel (unleaded 86 or higher)
❑ Engine oil (SAE 10W40)
❑ Burner fuel (No. 1 home heating fuel or diesel)
SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SET-UP PROCEDURES
This machine is intended for outdoor use only.
Machine must be stored indoors when not in use.
1. Attach a 5/8" water supply hose to inlet connector.
Minimum flow should be 5 gpm.
2. Attach high pressure hose to discharge nipple using
quick coupler. Lock coupler securely into place by
pulling back coupler collar and inserting it onto discharge nipple and then pushing collar forward to lock
in place.
3. Attach variable pressure control wand to spray gun
using teflon tape on threads to prevent leakage.
4. Attach swivel connector on high pressure hose to
spray gun using teflon tape on threads.
5. Check oil level on sight glass on side of pump. Oil
should be visible one-half way up sight glass (SAE
30W non-detergent). The oil level can also be
checked by using the dipstick on the top of the pump.
6. Fill gasoline tank and check engine oil.
7. Fill fuel tank. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil
(diesel) tanks. Keep proper fuel in proper tanks.
8. Install proper battery making sure that the red cable
is attached to the positive terminal. Use only a group
24 marine type deep cell battery with a 90 amp hour
rating (battery not included). This is for electric start
models only.
9. These machines are intended to be protected from
outside environments.
switch to return to the ON position. If the engine is to
be started without the battery, turn switch to start
position and pull rope to start. Turn off choke.
CAUTION: Small engines may kick back. Do not hold
pull rope tightly in hand.
5. With spray nozzle pointed away from you or anyone
else, press trigger on spray gun to obtain pressurized cold water spray.
6. For hot water, turn the burner switch ON when a
steady stream of water flows out of the spray gun.
Burner will light automatically.
NOTE: Do not start machine with burner switch on.
7. To apply detergent, see “How to Use the Detergent
Injector” (page 8).
GENERAL WASHING
TECHNIQUES
1. Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from the
surface being cleaned. Spray at an angle to get under the material being removed.
2. When washing large objects, use detergent injector to
apply detergent. Start washing from the bottom and
work up. Better detergent economy and faster results
will be obtained by allowing the detergent to set 5 - 10
minutes. After washing, rinse from the top down.
3. Cleaning heavy dirt or material away with a hard
stream of clear water is recommended before using
a cleaning agent.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(See Component Identification on page 5.)
1. STOP! Read operator’s manual before operating this
machine. Failure to read operation and warning instructions may result in personal injury or property
damage.
2. Turn on water at faucet and pull trigger on spray gun
allowing water to flow until all air has discharged from
system. Check for water leaks; tighten as needed.
3. Pull wand coupler collar back and insert desired pressure nozzle into coupler then secure by pushing collar forward.
NOTE: Variable pressure control wand handle must
be turned clockwise to enable water to flow out of
the high pressure nozzle.
4. Read engine manual, turn on gas valve and choke.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and
hold it there until the engine starts. NOTE: Do not
use the electric starter for more than five seconds at
a time. If the engine fails to start, release the switch
and wait ten seconds before operating the starter
again. When the engine starts, allow the engine
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
1. Rinse all lines (and injector) with clean water to remove any soap residue.
2. Turn burner switch off and continue spraying, allowing the water to cool below 100° F.
3. Turn engine off.
4. Turn off water supply.
5. Open spray gun to relieve remaining pressure.
6. Remove water supply hose.
7. In freezing conditions, disconnect water supply and
open spray gun to allow water to drain. Then turn off
the engine. See winterizing procedure under Maintenance and Service.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run longer than 5
minutes without water. Disconnect all hoses to allow water to drain.
CAUTION: With the machine off, open spray gun to
release pressure before removing discharge hose.
CAUTION: Burner switch must be turned off when
the engine is off or damage to the battery and the
12V DC burner will result.
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SGP SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HOW TO USE THE
DETERGENT INJECTOR
WARNING
SOME DETERGENTS
MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INHALED OR
INGESTED.
1. Pull injector quick coupler collar back and secure on
discharge nipple. Injector valve body arrow should
point in direction of flow.
2. Connect high pressure hose to injector nipple securing quick coupler.
3. Start machine as outlined in Operating Instructions.
WARNING: Some detergents may
be harmful if inhaled or ingested
causing severe nausea, fainting
or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.
The machine can siphon and mix detergents with the use of Shark's detergent injector kit.
4. Place detergent pick-up tube into container of detergent solution.
5. Turn pressure control handle counterclockwise on
the variable pressure wand. This lowers the pressure by directing the water flow through the soap
nozzle and allows the detergent injector to siphon
soap.
6. Open trigger spray gun. Water detergent ratio is approximately 15 to 1.
7. When you finish washing, rinse by simply turning
the variable pressure wand control handle clockwise
to increase pressure.
NOTE: The detergent injector will not siphon with
water flowing through the high pressure nozzle at
the end of the wand.
8. For clean up, place detergent pick-up tube into container of clear water and follow steps 5 and 8 to prevent detergent deposits from damaging the injector.
Spray Gun
Adjustable
Thermostat
Rupture Disk
Discharge Nipple
Trigger
Detergent Injector
Injector Discharge Nipple
Collar
Quick
Coupler
Variable
Pressure
Control
Handle
Variable Pressure
Brass Soap
Nozzle
Wand (VP)
Detergent
Pickup Tube
Nozzle Quick
Coupler
High Pressure
Hose
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