Specifications

DG SERIES PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5
Shark DG • Rev. 8/02
Dipstick
Lower Limit
Upper Limit
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST
BE WORN.
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other par-
ticles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
6. Eye safety devices and foot pro-
tection must be worn when us-
ing 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 dam-
age to the pump.
10. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion 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: Keep water spray away
from electrical wiring or fatal elec-
tric shock may result.
13. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than 2
minutes.
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)
SET-UP PROCEDURES
1. Attach a 5/8" garden hose to inlet connector. Mini-
mum flow should be 6 GPM.
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 dis-
charge nipple, then pushing collar forward to lock in
place.
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.
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.
Notice: Running the engine with a low oil level can
cause engine damage.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Dipstick
Sightglass
Discharge
Nipple
Collar
Inlet
Connector
Filter
Pressure
Hose
Garden Hose