Shark SGP-3025 Problem Possible Cause Solution Detergent not, Drawing, Pump Running, Normally but

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
DETERGENT NOT	Air is leaking	Tighten all clamps. Check detergent lines for holes.
DRAWING
	Injector head may be blocked,	Clean and make sure ball and spring behind
	dirty or damaged	detergent hose barb or injector body are working
		properly.
	Filter screen on detergent suction	Clean or replace.
	hose is plugged
	Detergent has high viscosity	Dilute detergent to specifications.
	Not using soap nozzle	Insert soap nozzle into wand coupler.
	Detergent level is low	Add detergent if needed.
PUMP RUNNING	Pump is sucking air	Check water supply and possibility of air seepage.
NORMALLY BUT
	Valves are sticking	Check and clean or replace if necessary.
PRESSURE LOW
	Unloader valve seat is faulty	Check and replace if necessary.
ON INSTALLATION
	Nozzle sized incorrectly	Check and replace if necessary (see serial plate for
		proper size).
	Packing piston is worn	Check and replace if necessary.
FLUCTUATING	Valves are worn	Check and replace if necessary.
PRESSURE	Valve has a blockage	Check and replace if necessary.
	Pump is sucking air	Check water supply and air seepage at joint in suc-
		tion line.
	Packing piston is worn	Check and replace if necessary.
PUMP NOISY	Air is in suction line	Check water supply and connections on suction
		line.
	Inlet or discharge valve springs	Check and replace if necessary.
	are weak or broken
	Excessive matter is in valves	Check and replace if necessary.
	Bearings are worn	Check and replace if necessary.
WATER DRIPPING	Piston packing is worn	Check and replace if necessary.
FROM UNDER
	O-Ring plunger retainer is worn	Check and replace if necessary.
PUMP
	Piston is cracked	Check and replace if necessary.
	Pump protector is worn	Lower water supply pressure. Do not run the spray
		gun closed longer than 5 minutes.
OIL DRIPPING	Oil seal is worn	Check and replace if necessary.
EXCESSIVE	Valves are functioning irregularly	Check and replace if necessary.
VIBRATION IN
DELIVERY LINE
BURNER MOTOR	Fuel pump has seized	Replace fuel pump.
WILL NOT RUN
	Burner fan loose or misaligned	Position correctly and tighten set screw.
	There is a loose wire	Check and replace or tighten wiring.
	Control switch is defective	Replace switch.
	Burner motor is defective	Replace motor.
RELIF VALVE	Relief valve is defective	Replace or repair relief valve.
LEAKS WATER

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