Shark SSG-503027E, SSG-503027G, SSG-503537E, SSG-503537G, SSG-603537E, SSG-603537G Temperature

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
LOW WATER	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Replace with clean and proper fuel.
TEMPERATURE
	Low fuel pressure	Increase fuel pressure.
	Weak fuel pump	Check fuel pump pressure. Replace pump if
		needed.
	Fuel filter partially clogged	Replace as needed.
	Soot build-up on coils not allowing	Clean coils.
	heat transfer
	Improper burner nozzle	See burner specifications.
WATER	Incoming water to machine warm or	Lower incoming water temperature.
TEMPERATURE	hot
TOO HOT
	Fuel pump pressure too high	See specifications for proper fuel pressure.
	Fuel pump defective	Replace fuel pump.
	Detergent line sucking air	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for
		holes.
	Defective temperature switch	Replace.
	Incorrect fuel nozzle size	See burner specifications for proper fuel
		pressure.
	Insufficient water supplied	Check water G.P.M. to machine.
	Restricted water flow	Check nozzle for obstruction, proper size.
PUMP NOISY	Air in suction line	Check water supply and connections on
		suction line.
	Broken or weak inlet or discharge	Check and replace if necessary.
	valve springs
	Excessive matter in valves	Check and clean if necessary.
	Worn bearings	Check and replace if necessary.
PRESENCE OF	Oil seal worn	Check and replace if necessary.
WATER IN OIL
	High humidity in air	Check and change oil twice as often.
WATER DRIPPING	Piston packing worn	Check and replace if necessary.
FROM UNDER
	O-Ring plunger retainer worn	Check and replace if necessary.
PUMP
	Cracked piston	Check and replace if necessary.
	Pump protector	Lower water supply pressure. Do not run with
		spray gun closed longer than 2 minutes.

SHARK SSG • 97-6134 • REV. 7/05a

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