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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 Techniques ..........................
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation. CAUTION CAUTION: To reduce the risk of Owner/User Responsibility: The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before using this pressure washer. Warning information should be emphasized and understood.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
PRESSURE WASHER COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Detergent Injector Unloader Pressure Nozzle Detergent Bucket (not included) OPERATOR’S MANUAL Pump Protector Pump Inlet Screen Spray Gun Garden Hose (not included) Trigger Straight Through Wand Starter Grip High Pressure Hose 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.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Carriage Bolt Handle Hose/Gun Storage Bracket Alignment Holes Nut Bolts Nut Frame Assy. Studs STEP 1: Attach the handle to the frame of the pressure washer. Note: It may 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. 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.
Dipstick 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 engine. IMPORTANT! Do not run engine with high or low oil levels as this will cause engine damage.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CON'T) On-Off Switch STEP 8: Turn the engine switch to "On" position. On Briggs engines, move the throttle lever to "Fast" position, shown on the engine as a rabbit. STEP 9: Pull the starter grip. If the engine fails to start after 2 pulls, squeeze the trigger gun to release pressure and repeat step. Return starter gently. After the engine warms up enough to run smoothly, move choke to run position and throttle to fast position.
Soap Quick Coupler Detergent Injector Discharge Nipple tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the 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.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEAN-UP On-Off Switch STEP 1: Remove detergent suction tube from container and insert into one gallon of fresh water. Slide nozzle forward for low pressure or to connect black detergent nozzle. Pull trigger on spray gun and siphon water for one minute. STEP 2: Turn off the engine. STEP 3: Turn off water supply. High Pressure Outlet Safety Latch Pump Water Inlet STEP 4: Press trigger to release water pressure.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION LOW OPERATING PRESSURE Insufficient water supply. Closed faucet. Inlet hose kinked Use larger garden hose; clean inlet water screen. Open faucet. Clogged inlet hose strainer Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape leaks with teflon tape. Faulty or misadjusted unloader valve Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install repair kit when needed. Call technical support. Worn packing in pump Call technical support.
Troubleshooting Guide PRESSURE WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ENGINE OPERATES FOR 15 MIN. THEN STOPS Not enough gas or engine oil Fill tank with gas. Check oil level. Vapor lock developed by heat of day Keep gas tank full to avoid vapor locking. Obstruction in fuel filter Clean or replace fuel filter. ENGINE LACKS POWER Dirty air filter Replace air filter. ENGINE FALTERS Choke is opened too soon Move choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly.
This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment. Attention to regular preventative maintenance procedures will assist in preserving the performance of your equipment. Contact your dealer for maintenance. Regular preventative maintenance will add many hours to the life of your pressure washer. Perform maintenance more often under severe conditions.
PRESSURE WASHER EXPLODED VIEW 18 10 19 9 20 6 12 9 4 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 12 17 8 E-Z Start Valve for 9, 11, 13 HP Honda Engines Only 7 12 2 3 50 14 6 Model 232336 3-23326 49 5 16 22 4 2 13 1 16 24 47 50 28 29 23 35 30 15 31 29 24 32 33 29 28 46 26 45 29 27 34 35 44 25 36 24 24 11 25 37 43 38 39 21 42 41 25 24 40 14 97-718, 96-716, 97-720, 97-719 • REV.
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY Engine, See Specifications Page 19 17 Hose, High Pressure, See Specifications Page 19 2 Pump, See Specifications Page 19 18 4-011137 3 Unloader, See Specifications Page 19 Spray Gun, SK2, 3/8" Inlet, Lance W/M22CPLR 1 19 4-011106 Wand, 18" M22 x 1/4" QC 1 20 Nozzle Size, See Page 19 For Proper Size 4-12803000 Nozzle, 3.0 0° Red 4-12803015 Nozzle, 3.0 15° Yellow 4-12803025 Nozzle, 3.0 25° Green 4-12803040 Nozzle, 3.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST CONT. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 34 95-07102382 Hanger, Hose/Wand 1 35 90-100473 36 95-07104950 Handle, Lower Grab, Chrome (PC Models) 1 95-07104920 Handle, Lower Grab, Red (DB, DC, DG Models) 1 Bolt, 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4", Carriage, Zinc 6 37 2-01041 Pad, Soft Rubber 2 38 90-40125 Washer, 3/8" x 1" Steel 2 39 90-10201 Bolt, 3/8" x 2-1/4" HH, Grd.
PRESSURE WASHER VERTICAL EXPLODED VIEW 2 1 28 27 5 7 3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4 25, 26 - On Reverse Side 8 of Plate 6 9 17 10 14 13 12 11 10 7 19 17 16 15 To Detergent Supply 14 22 15 13 18 24 20 15 15 24 23 17 97-718, 96-716, 97-720, 97-719 • REV.
PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL VERTICAL EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO.
Machine Model Pressure Nozzle Pump Unloader Engine Engine GPM (PSI) Size Hose p/n Part # Part # Hp Part # DB-232336 2.3 2300 3.0 4-0203030C 5-2102 n/a 5 5-0101 DB-232439 2.3 2400 3.0 4-0203050C 5-1863 5-3305 5.5 5-0104 DB-252739 2.5 2700 3.0 4-0203050C 5-1863 5-3305 6.5 5-01041 DB-303039 3.0 3000 3.5 4-0203050C 5-1260 5-3029 9 5-0102 DB-353239 3.5 3200 4.0 4-0204050C 5-1261 5-3029 11 5-0105 DB-383539 3.8 3500 4.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS All SHARK PRESSURE WASHERS are warranted by SHARK to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for the periods specified below. This Limited Warranty is subject to the exclusions shown below, is calculated from the date of the original purchase, and applies to the original components only. Any parts replaced under this warranty will assume the remainder of the part’s warranty period.
Form #97-720 • Revised 8/04a • Printed in U.S.A.
