Shark Pressure Washers DG-3022,DG-3025,DG-3030,DG-3530,DG-3535,DG-4040,DG-3033 DG-3530 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual
■
DG-3022
■
DG-3530
MODEL: DG
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
AND PARTS MANUAL
■
DG-3025
■
DG-3535
■
DG-3030
■
DG-4040
SHARK PRESSURE WASHERS
For technical assistance or the Shark Dealer nearest you, call 1-800-771-1881.
■
4275 N.W. Pacific Rim Blvd.
■
Camas, WA 98607
■
USA
2
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
●●
●
●●
Pump Volume At Pump Head:
DG-3022 2.7 GPM
DG-3025 2.8 GPM
DG-3030 3.0 GPM
DG-3530 3.5 GPM
DG-3535 3.5 GPM
DG-4040 4.0 GPM
● ●
●
● ●
Machine Dimensions: DG-3022 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
●●
●
●●
Pump Pressure At Pump Head:
DG-3022 2200 PSI
DG-3025 2500 PSI
DG-3030 3000 PSI
DG-3530 3000 PSI
DG-3535 3500 PSI
DG-4040 4000 PSI
DG-3025 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
DG-3030 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
DG-3530 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
DG-3535 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
DG-4040 Length = 32.5" Width = 19.5" Height = 23.5"
CONTENTS
3
Introduction............................................................. 4
Important Safety Information ............................... 4-5
Pre-Operation Check .............................................. 5
Set-Up Procedures ................................................. 5
Component Identification ........................................ 6
Operating Instructions ............................................ 7
Shut Down Procedures........................................... 7
General Washing Techniques ................................. 7
How To Use the Detergent Injector ......................... 8
Exploded View ........................................................ 9
Exploded View, Parts List ................................. 10-11
Hose & Spray Gun Assembly & Parts List .............12
Troubleshooting ................................................. 13-14
Preventative Maintenance ......................................15
Oil Change Record ................................................. 15
Storage ..................................................................16
Warranty
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE PURCHASED:
FOR SALES AND SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT:
Shark DG Manual • Form #97-6124 • Revised 1/03
4
DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Shark Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the
DG-302231, DG-302531, DG-303031, DG-353031,
DG-353531, DG-404021, DG-302237, DG-302537,
DG-303037, DG-353037, DG-353537, and DG-404027
washers. All information in this manual is based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing.
Shark reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
The DG 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 INFORMATION
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. 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 malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation —
Use this product only in a well ventilated area.
3. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
fans. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death. It also contains detergents 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.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
add fuel when the product is
operating.
WARNING: Risk of explosion — Do
not spray flammable liquids.
4. Do not place machine near flammable objects as the
engine is hot.
5. 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 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 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.
WARNING
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.
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
Shark DG • Rev. 1/03
DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
6. Eye safety devices and foot pro-
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST
BE WORN.
tection must be 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.
9. Do not operate with spray gun in the off position for
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. Shark will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not purchased
from Shark.
12. Read engine safety instructions provided.
WARNING
WARNING: Keep water spray away
from electrical wiring or fatal electric shock may result.
13. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than 2
minutes.
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
14. Do not allow children to operate
the pressure washer at any
time.
15. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh
water.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Pump oil (SAE 30W non-detergent oil)
❑
Cold, clean, fresh water supply
❑
(6 GPM • 5/8" • 20 PSI)
Hose, wand, nozzle (nozzle size per serial plate)
❑
Water filter (intact, non-restrictive)
❑
Fuel (unleaded 86 or higher octane)
❑
Engine oil (SAE 10W40)
❑
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, then pushing collar forward to lock in
place.
Discharge
Inlet
Connector
Filter
Garden Hose
Nipple
Collar
Pressure
Hose
3. Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on threads
to prevent leakage.
4. Attach swivel connector on discharge hose to spray
gun using teflon tape on threads.
5. Remove oil plug on top of pressure washer pump
and replace with dipstick supplied on vented cap on
Comet pumps.
Dipstick
Sightglass
6. Check oil level on sight glass on side of pump. Oil
should be visible one half way up sight glass (30W
non-detergent).
7. Fill gasoline tank and check engine oil.
Dipstick
Upper Limit
SET-UP PROCEDURES
1. Attach a 5/8" garden hose to inlet connector. Minimum flow should be 6 GPM.
Shark DG • Rev. 1/03
Lower Limit
Notice: Running the engine with a low oil level can
cause engine damage.
6
DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
ALL MODELS
Unloader
Pump
High Pressure
Nozzles
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Starter
Grip
▲▲
▲
▲▲
Pump
Protector
Soap Nozzle
Detergent
Bucket
(not included)
Pressure
Nozzle
Detergent Injector
Detergent
Pick-Up Tube
Wand
Wand Grip
Inlet Strainer
Garden Hose
(not included)
High Pressure
Hose
Trigger
Spray Gun
Pump — Develops 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.
Straight Through Wand w/Grip — Must be connected
to the spray gun.
Shark DG • Rev. 1/03
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.
Loading...