Specifications

16 DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Shark DG • Rev. 8/02
STORAGE
Pump Storage
CAUTION: Always store your pressure
washer in a location where the tem-
perature will not fall below 32°F (0° C).
The pump in this machine is suscep-
tible to permanent damage if frozen.
FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED
BY WARRANTY.
If you must store your pressure washer in a location where
the temperature is below 32°F, you can minimize the
chance of damage to your machine by draining your ma-
chine as follows:
1. Stop the pressure washer and detach supply hose
and high pressure hose. Squeeze the trigger of the
spray gun to drain all water from the wand and hose.
2. Restart pressure washer and let it run briefly (about
5 seconds) until water no longer discharges from
the high pressure outlet.
Engine Storage
When the pressure washer is not being operated or is
being stored more than one month, follow these instruc-
tions:
1. Replenish engine oil to upper level.
2. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line, fuel valve
and carburetor.
3. Pour 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
until you feel increased pressure which indicates
the piston is on its compression stroke and leave it
in that position. This closes both the intake and ex-
haust valves to prevent the inside of the cylinder
from rusting.
4. Cover the pressure washer and store in a clean, dry
place that is well ventilated away 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
gum deposits during storage. Such an additive may
be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank of the en-
gine, 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 con-
ditions 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION