Specifications

14 DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Shark DG • Rev. 8/02
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
OIL SQUIRTS OUT OF
OIL CAP ON PUMP
Pump over filled with oil Maintain oil level at red dot on sight glass at
rear of pump or at top of notch on dipstick.
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.
WATER DRIPPING
FROM UNDER PUMP
Piston packing worn Call Shark technical service.
O-Ring plunger retainer worn Call Shark technical service.
Cracked piston Call Shark technical service.
OIL DRIPPING Oil seal worn Call Shark technical service.
WATER LEAKING
FROM PUMP
PROTECTOR
Spray gun closed with machine
running 2 minutes or longer
Open spray gun or turn off machine.
Excess water supply pressure Place a pressure regulator at end of 50'
garden hose.