SSD DIESEL SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
7
SHARK SSD DIESEL • REV. 1/03
5. Check engine and pump oil level by removing oil dip-
stick, making sure oil is on proper indicator marking.
Oil should be visible one half way up sight glass.
6. Fill 20 gallon diesel fuel tank.
7. Install proper battery making sure that the red cable
is attached to the positive terminal. Use a 12V Group
24 battery.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read engine warning and operating instructions.
2. Turn on water at faucet. Check for water leaks; tighten
as needed.
3. Pull wand coupler collar back and insert desired pres-
sure nozzle into wand coupler then secure by push-
ing coupler collar forward.
4. Pull spray gun trigger to relieve pressure. Read en-
gine manual provided. Turn engine switch to ON po-
sition. Wait 5 to 15 seconds until glow plug light (on
engine control box) goes out, then turn to the START
position and hold it there until the engine starts.
NOTE: Do not engage electric starter for more than
five (5) seconds at a time. If engine fails to start,
release the switch, pull spray gun trigger to relieve
pressure and wait ten seconds before operating the
start again. When the engine starts, allow the en-
gine switch to return to the ON position.
5. With the spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-
body else, press the trigger on the spray gun to ob-
tain pressurized cold water spray.
6. For hot water, turn the burner switch to ON when a
steady stream of water flows out of the spray gun.
Burner will now light automatically.
NOTE: Do not start machine with burner switch on.
7. To apply detergent, place detergent pick-up tube into
a container of detergent and turn the detergent valve
counterclockwise (see page 8).
GENERAL WASHING
TECHNIQUES
1. Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from the
surface being cleaned. Spray at an angle to get un-
der the material and lift it off.
2. When detergent is required for cleaning, start wash-
ing from the bottom and work up. Better detergent
economy and faster results will be obtained by al-
lowing the detergent to set 5-10 minutes. After wash-
ing, rinse from the top down.
3. Cleaning heavy dirt or material away with a hard
stream of clear water is recommended before using
a cleaning agent.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
1. Rinse all detergent lines with clean water, to remove
any soap residue.
2. Turn burner switch off and continue spraying, allow-
ing the water to cool to below 100°F.
3. Turn engine key switch off.
4. Turn off water supply.
5. Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve remaining
pressure.
6. Remove water supply hose.
7. In freezing conditions, disconnect water, drain float
tank and add a 50/50 mixture of anti-freeze. Start
the machine and squeeze trigger on spray gun to
allow the mixture to flow out of the wand. Now turn
off the engine. Disconnect all hoses to allow water
to drain. See winterizing procedure under Mainte-
nance and Service.
CAUTION: Do not allow pump to run longer than
2 minutes without water.
With machine off, open spray gun to release pres-
sure before removing discharge hose.
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