Shark SSG-503027E, SSG-503027G, SSG-503537E, SSG-503537G, SSG-603537E User Manual
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SSG
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
■ SSG-503027E/G ■ SSG-503537E/G ■ SSG-603537E/G
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#97-6134
Introduction and Important Safety Information 4-5
Component Identification 6
Assembly Instructions 7
Operating Instructions 8-9
Detergents and Clean Up Tips 10
Shut Down and Clean-Up 11
Storage 11
Maintenance 12-14
Troubleshooting 15-18
Maintenance and Oil Change Charts 19
Exploded Vie w , Left Side 20
Exploded Vie w , Right Side 21
Exploded View , Parts List 22-24
CONTENTS
Steam Pump, Exploded View and Parts List 25
Control Panel, Exploded Vie w 26
Control Panel, Exploded Vie w P arts List 26-27
Float Tank Assembly and Parts List 28
Hose and Spray Gun Assembly and Parts List 29
Pump Specifications 30-31
Burner Specifications 32
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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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA TION
Thank you for purchasing our pressure washer .
All information in this manual is based on the latest prod-
uct information available at the time of printing.
We reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
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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
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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.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
CAUTION
WARNING
READ OPERAT OR’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.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details.
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 a malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product outdoors only .
5. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
sonous 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.
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite, causing property damage or
severe injury .
CAUTION: Risk of fire. Do not add
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
fuel when machine is operating.
6. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before 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 may occur if this
is not done.)
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; and
(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 .
W ARNING: Risk of explosion – do not spray flammable liquids.
7. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
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 trained operators.
HIGH PRESSURE
STREAM CAN
PIERCE SKIN AND
TISSUES.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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8. 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.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices, safety
clothing; hand and foot pro-
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERA TING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
tection must be worn when
using this equipment.
10. Never make adjustments on
machine while it is in operation.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back. Hold with both
hands.
11. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
12. Machines with spray gun should not be operated
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. We will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not purchased from us.
WARNING
W ARNING: Keep wand, hose and
water spray away from electrical
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
15. Read engine safety instructions provided.
KEEP WA TER
SPRA Y AW A Y FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
16. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than
2 minutes.
17. Inlet water m ust be cold and clean fresh water .
18. Use No . 1 or No . 2 Heating Oil (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 . Burner 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. Coupler collar must
be pushed into the locked position.
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. K eep operating area clear of all persons.
25. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
26. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to allow
water to cool below 100°F before stopping the 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.
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Quick
Coupler
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Discharge
Nipple
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SMALL
Flue Adapter
Optional 7-10049
Insulation Gasket
Optional 7-01471
Pressure
Nozzles
Detergent
Valve
Adjustable
Thermostat
Water
Supply Hose
(not included)
Burner
Switch
Hour Meter
Pump
Burner Fuel
Tank
Spray Gun
High
Pressure
Hose
Trigger
Wand
Starter Grip
Pump — Delivers a specific gpm to the high pressure
nozzle which develops 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.
Unloader Valve— Safety device which allows pressure to be released when spray gun is closed.
Wand — Must be connected to the spra y gun.
Unloader Valve
Nozzle Quick
Coupler
High Pressure Hose — Connect one end to water
pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Adjustable Thermostat — Safety control which pre-
vents temperatures from going above adjustable setting.
Note: If trigger on spra y gun is released for more than
2 minutes, water will leak from valv e . Warm water will
discharge from pump protector onto floor. This system prevents internal pump damage.
Note: if flue adapter is installed, the b urner assembly
air adjustment must be adjusted.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Spray
Gun
Safety
Latch
High Pressure
Hose
STEP 1: Attach the high pressure
hose to the spray gun using teflon
tape on hose threads.
Dipstick
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
STEP 2: Pull the spring-loaded col-
lar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle.
High Pressure
Hose
Discharge
Fitting
Coupler
Collar
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
Wand
Collar
STEP 3: Release the coupler col-
lar and push the nozzle until the
collar clicks. Pull the nozzle to
make sure it is seated properly.
Cold
Water
Source
Garden
Hose
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STEP 4: Remove shipping cap and
install oil dipstick. Check pump oil
level b y using dipstick or observe oil
level in oil windo w (if equipped). Use
30 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.
STEP 5: Connect the high pressure
hose to the pump discharge fitting.
Push coupler collar forward until
secure.
STEP 6: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source.
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Gas
Tank
Oil Dipstick
STEP 1: Check engine oil level. Oil level should be level with the bottom of
the oil filler neck. Be sure the machine is level when checking the oil level.
(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
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engine. IMPORTANT! Do not run engine with high or low oil levels as
this will cause engine damage.
Cold
Water
Source
Garden
Hose
STEP 3: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source and turn water on completely. Never use hot
water.
STEP 4: Trigger the spray gun to
eliminate trapped air then wait for a
steady flow of water to emerge from
the spray nozzle.
STEP 2: Fill gas tank with unleaded
gasoline. Do not use leaded gasoline.
Fuel Valve
Lever
STEP 5: Rotate the fuel shut-off
valve to the "On" position. Slide the
fuel valve lever to the "ON" position.
When the engine is not in use, leave
the fuel valve in the "OFF" position.
STEP 6: Pull the choke lever out to the "Choke" position (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 lev er in
the "Open" position.
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Choke
Lever
Engine
On-Off
Switch
STEP 7: Turn the engine switch to "Start" position.
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Burner
STEP 8: Pull the starter grip. If the engine f ails to start
after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step. Retur n star ter gently. After the
engine warms up enough to run smoothly , move choke
to run position and throttle to fast position.
CAUTION: Small engines may kick back . Do not hold
pull starter grip tightly in hand.
NOZZLES
The four color-coded quick connect
nozzles provide a wide array of spray
widths from 0° to 45° and are easily
accessible when placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder , which
is provided on the front of the machine.
NOTE: F or a more gentle rinse, select the white 40° or green 25° nozzle.
To scour the surface, select the yellow 15° or red 0° nozzle. To apply detergent select the black nozzle.
Temperature
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Control
STEP 9: Turn the burner “ON”. Turn temperature con-
trol dial to the 210° mark.
Safety
Latch
WARNING! Never replace
nozzles without engaging the
safety latch on the spray gun
trigger.
Steam Valve
Step 1: For steam, open the steam
valve counterclockwise.
This lowers the pressure and raises
the temperature.
STEAM COMBINA TION
Thermostat
Step 2: Turn the thermostat knob to
the 270° mark, (The thermostat is a
high limit device and does not regulate temperature.
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Burner Switch
Step 3: To stop, reverse steps. Set
all controls to their original settings.
Step 4: Turn burner switch off, open
trigger on spray gun and allow water
to cool.
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APPL YING DETERGENT & GENERAL OPERATING TECHNIQ UES
WARNING
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 .
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STEP 1: Use detergent designed
specifically for pressure washers.
Household detergents could damage
the pump. Prepare detergent solution as required by the manufacturer .
Fill a container with pressure washer
detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the deter-
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STEP 2: Open detergent metering valve. Detergent will
be drawn into the pump and coil and discharged under
pressure. Never use anything that will damage the pump
and coil.
IMPORT ANT: Y ou must flush the detergent fr om your
machine after each use by placing the suction tube
into a bucket of clean water and then running the
pressure washer for 1-2 minutes.
gent container.
Detergent
Metering
STEP 3: With the engine running, pull
trigger to operate machine. Liquid
detergent is drawn into the machine
and mixed with water . Apply detergent
to work area. Do not allow detergent
to dry on surface.
THERMAL PUMP
PRO TECTION
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5
minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach high temperatures. When the water reaches this temperature, the
Valve
pump protector engages and cools the pump by discharging the warm water onto the ground. This thermal
device prevents internal damage to the pump.
CLEANING TIPS
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water . Place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit
your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square
and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow
detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to
be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water . If
needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot
from cleaning surface. Use ov erlapping strokes as you
clean and rinse any surface. F or best surface cleaning
action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous area
should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remov e the
loose paint from the surface.
• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a small
area, then check the surface f or damage. If no damage is found, continue to pressure washing.
CAUTION - Never use:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner , gasoline, oils)
• T ri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will damage the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
• It will take a fe w seconds for the detergent to clear .
Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remo ve black soap
nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install
the desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can
also stop detergent from flowing by simply removing detergent siphon tube from bottle.
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SHUTTING DO WN AND CLEAN-UP
Engine
On-Off
Switch
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STEP 1: Remove detergent suction
tube from container and insert into
STEP 2: Turn off the engine. STEP 3: Turn off water
supply.
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one gallon of fresh water . Open detergent metering valve. Pull tr igger
on spray gun and siphon water for
one minute. Close detergent v alve .
STEP 4: Press trigger to release water
pressure.
Water
Inlet
STEP 5: Disconnect the garden
hose from the water inlet on the
machine.
STEP 6: Disconnect the high
pressure hose from high pressure outlet.
High
Pressure
Outlet
Safety
Latch
STEP 7: Engage
the spray gun safety
lock.
STORAGE
CAUTION: Al wa ys store y our pressure washer in a
location where the temperature will not fall below
32°F (0°C). The pump in this machine is susceptible
to permanent damage if frozen. FREEZE DAMAGE
IS NOT CO VERED BY WARRANTY.
1. Stop the pressure washer , squeeze spra y gun trigger to release pressure.
2. Detach water supply hose and high pressure hose.
3. Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until remaining water exits . T urn engine off immediately.
4. Drain the gas and oil from the engine.
5. Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked.
6. Store the machine and accessories in a room which
does not reach freezing temperatures.
CAUTION: Failure to follo w the above directions will
result in damage to your pressure washer.
When the pressure washer is not being operated or is being
stored for more than one month, follow these instructions:
1. Replenish engine oil to upper lev el.
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line, fuel valve
and carburetor .
3. P our about one teaspoon of engine oil through the
spark plug hole, pull the starter grip several times
and replace the plug. Then pull the starter grip slowly
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until you feel increased pressure which indicates
the piston is on its compression stroke and leave it
in that position. This closes both the intak e and exhaust valves to pre v ent rusting of cylinder.
4. Cover the pressure washer and store in a clean, dry
place that is well ventilated awa y from open flame or
sparks. NOTE: The use of a fuel additive, such as
STA-BIL®, or an equivalent, will minimize the formulation of fuel deposits during shortage. Such additives may be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank of
the engine, or to the gasoline in a storage container .
After Extended Storage
CAUTION: Prior to restarting, thaw out any
possible ice from pressure washer hoses,
spray gun or wand.
Engine Maintenance
During the winter months, rare atmospheric conditions
may develop which will cause an icing condition in the
carburetor. If this develops, the engine may run rough,
lose power and may stall. This temporary condition can
be overcome by deflecting some of the hot air from the
engine over the carburetor area. NOTE: Refer to the
engine manufacturer's manual for service and maintenance of the engine.
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