Shark SGP-3025 manual Shutting Down and CLEAN-UP, After Extended Storage, Engine Maintenance

SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEAN-UP

STEP 1: Remove detergent suction	STEP 2: Turn off the engine.	STEP 3: Turn off water
tube from container and insert into		supply.
1 gallon of fresh water.Turn variable
pressure wand handle for low pres-
sure or connect the black detergent
nozzle. Pull trigger on spray gun and
siphon water for one minute.

PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S

STEP 4: Press trig- ger to release water pressure.

Water Inlet

STEP 5: Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the machine.

High Pressure

Outlet

STEP 6: Disconnect the high pressure hose from high pres- sure outlet.

Safety

Latch

STEP 7: Engage the spray gun safety lock.

MANUAL

STORAGE

CAUTION: Always store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature will not fall below 32°F (0°C).The pump in this machine is susceptible to permanent damage if frozen. FREEZE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

1.Stop the pressure washer, squeeze spray gun trig- ger to release pressure.

2.Detach water supply hose and high pressure hose.

3.Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until re- maining water exits. Turn engine off immediately.

4.Drain the gas and oil from the engine.

5.Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked.

6.Store the machine and accessories in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures.

CAUTION: Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to your pressure washer.

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 exhaust valves to prevent rusting of cylinder.

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 formu- lation of fuel deposits during shortage. Such additives may be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank of the engine, or to the gasolinee in a storage container.

After Extended Storage

CAUTION: Prior to restarting, thaw out any possible ice from pressure washer hoses, spray gun or wand.

When the pressure washer is not being operated or is		Engine Maintenance
being stored for more than one month, follow these		During the winter months, rare atmosheric conditions
instructions:
		may develop which will cause an icing condition in the
1.	Replenish engine oil to upper level.	carburetor. If this develops, the engine may run rough,
2.	Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line, fuel valve	lose power and may stall. This temporary condition can
	and carburetor.	be overcome by deflecting some of the hot air from the
3.	Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through	engine over the carburetor area. NOTE: Refer to the
		engine manufacturer's manual for service and mainte-
	the spark plug hole, pull the starter grip several
		nance of the engine.

97-6132, 97-6151 • REV. 11/04

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