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