Operator`s manual

SHARK SSD DIESEL • #97-6167 • REV. 7/05
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PRESSURE WASHER
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WARNING: Some detergents may
be harmful if inhaled or ingested,
causing severe nausea, fainting
or poisoning. The harmful ele-
ments may cause property dam-
age or severe injury.
STEP 1: Use detergent designed
specifically for pressure washers.
Household detergents could dam-
age the pump. Prepare detergent
solution as required by the manu-
facturer. Fill a container with pres-
sure washer detergent. Place the
filter end of detergent suction tube
into the detergent container.
STEP 2: Open detergent valve knob to desired mixture
ratio.
STEP 3: With the engine run-
ning, pull trigger to operate ma-
chine. Liquid detergent is drawn
into the machine and mixed with
water. Apply detergent to work
area. Do not allow detergent to
dry on surface.
IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent line after
each use by placing the suction tube into a bucket
of clean water, then run the pressure washer for 1-2
minutes.
THERMAL PUMP PROTECTION
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5
minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera-
tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the
pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis-
charging the warm water onto the ground. This thermal
device prevents internal damage to the pump.
CLEANING TIPS
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place deter-
gent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and ap-
ply to surface (for best results, limit your work area to
sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply
detergent from bottom to top). Allow detergent to remain
on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface. If surface appears to be drying, simply wet down
surface with fresh water. If needed, use brush to remove
stubborn dirt. Rinse from top to bottom in an even sweep-
ing motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1
foot from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as
you clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning
action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
distance for maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
extreme caution as pressure washer may remove
the loose paint from the surface.
• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
small area, then check the surface for damage. If
no damage is found, continue to pressure wash-
ing.
CAUTION - Never use:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam-
age the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear. Apply
safety latch to spray gun. Open detergent valve. Select
and install the desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You
can also stop detergent from flowing by simply remov-
ing detergent siphon tube from bottle.
WARNING
APPLYING DETERGENTS & GENERAL CLEANING TECHNIQUES
Detergent Knob
Detergent Valve
To Pump