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

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
LOW OPERATING	Faulty pressure gauge	Install new gauge.
PRESSURE
	Insufficient water supply	Use larger supply hose; clean filter at water
		inlet.
	Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle	Match nozzle number to machine and/or
		replace with new nozzle.
	Belt slippage	Tighten or replace; use correct belt.
	Plumbing or hose leak	Check plumbing system for leaks. Retape
		leaks with teflon tape.
	Faulty or misadjusted unloader valve	Adjust unloader for proper pressure. Install
		repair kit when needed.
	Worn packing in pump	Install new packing kit.
	Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge	Clean inlet and discharge valves.
	valves in pump
	Worn inlet or discharge valves	Replace with valve kit.
	Obstruction in spray nozzle	Remove obstruction.
	Leaking pressure control valve	Rebuild or replace as needed.
	Slow engine RPM	Set engine speed at proper specifications.
	Pump sucking air	Check water supply and possibility of air
		seepage.
	Valves sticking	Check and clean or replace if necessary.
	Unloader valve seat faulty	Check and replace if necessary.
BURNER WILL NOT	Little or no fuel	Fill tank with fuel.
LIGHT
	Improper fuel or water in fuel	Drain fuel tank and fill with proper fuel.
	Clogged fuel line	Clean or replace.
	Plugged fuel filter	Replace as needed.
	Misadjusted burner air bands	Readjust air bands for clean burn.
	Little or no fuel pressure from fuel	Increase fuel pressure to specification and/or
	pump	replace fuel pump. Test with pressure gauge.
	Faulty burner transformer	Test transformer for proper arc between
		contacts. Replace as needed.
(continued on next	Disconnected or short in electrical	All wire contacts should be clean and tight.
page)	wiring	No breaks in wire.

SHARK SSG • 97-6134 • REV. 7/05a

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