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Shark SMT • 9.800-504.0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Trailer Safety Information

4-8

What to Check and How to Check

Important Safety Information

10-12

Component Identifi cations

Accessory Assembly Instructions

Assembly Instructions

Installation 16

Operating Instructions

Detergents & General Cleaning Techniques

Shut Down & Clean-up Procedures

Storage 19

Troubleshooting 20-21

Maintenance Charts

Oil Change Record

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance & Service

25-27

Summary of Contents for SMT-354037E

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL SMT 9 800 504 0 D 10 26 16 To locate your local Shark Commercial Pressure Washer Dealer nearest you visit www sharkpw com MODEL ORDER SMT 354037E 1 103 841 0 ...

Page 2: ...on 10 12 Component Identifications 13 Accessory Assembly Instructions 14 Assembly Instructions 15 Installation 16 Operating Instructions 17 Detergents General Cleaning Techniques 18 Shut Down Clean up Procedures 19 Storage 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 Maintenance Charts 22 Oil Change Record 22 Preventative Maintenance 24 Maintenance Service 25 27 ...

Page 3: ...er is equipped to meet applicable U S Federal safety standards Check local and state requirements regarding brakes and any additional equipment that may be required Any modifications or additions including load equalizing hitches without written factory consent usage in an abnormal manner including overloading voids all manufacturers warranties and liability WARNING This Owner s Manual contains sa...

Page 4: ...y and affects the overall performance of the trailer The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure that is inside the tire It is measured in pounds per square inch PSI The tire must be inflated to the air pressure as designated on the labels Also listed on the labels is the air pressure in kilo Pascals kPa which is a metric measurement Tire manufacturers determi...

Page 5: ...meet all applicable federal safety standards in effect the day of manufacture Check local and state requirements regarding any additional equipment that may be required The addition of optional equipment to your trailer may in crease the total weight of your trailer package to where it now exceeds the maximum load carrying capacity of the trailer Tow Vehicles WARNING Serious injury or property dam...

Page 6: ...in the ball hitch An even better check to make sure the two are fully engaged is to raise the tongue of the trailer again using the jack Raise until the ball hitch connection starts to raise the rear of the tow vehicle If the connection was not properly made the ball and socket will separate as the tongue of the trailer is raised IMPORTANT TRAILER SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Chains Listed in the cha...

Page 7: ...ms just discussed above Once you have familiarized yourself with the information supplied on the example tire label and VIN tag check the tire size and capacity of your trailer as shown on the VIN tag on your trailer Proper Weight Distribution Tongue Weight Ensuring that your trailer has the proper GVWR is very important Once that has been established and you have the load on the trailer it is equ...

Page 8: ... place by rotating pin counter clockwise Reverse step to lower caster NOTE Before towing diesel shut off valve must be in the OFF position Quick release pin IMPORTANT TRAILER SAFETY INFORMATION Trailer Brake Operations WARNING To avoid injury the trailer brake must be set when operating the pressure washer or when not in use To set the brake press down on the brake pedal until it engages on the ba...

Page 9: ... ball is properly seated in the coupler Tires Before mounting tires onto wheels make certain that the rim size and contour is approved for the tire as shown in the Tire and Rim AssociationYearbook or the tire manufacturer s catalog Also make sure the tire will carry the rated load If the load is not equal on all tires due to trailer weight distribution use the tire rated for the heaviest wheel pos...

Page 10: ...structions carefully before using 1 Read the owner s manual thoroughly Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage 2 Know how to stop the machine and bleed pres sure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls 3 Stay alert watch what you are doing DANGER Keep wand hose and water spray away from electric...

Page 11: ...pport Keep good footing and balance at all times IMPORTANT PRESSURE WASHER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING USE PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND CLOTHING WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT WARNING High pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fly at high speeds To avoid personal injury eye hand and foot safety devices must be worn 10 E ye h a n d a n d fo o t protection must be w...

Page 12: ...or safety REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Kärcher If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of trailers it may or...

Page 13: ...ture Disk Secondary pressure release in the unlikely event the unloader valve fails Unloader Valve Safety device which when the spray gun closes prevents over pressurization NOTE If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 2 minutes water will leak from the pump protector Warm water will discharge from pump protector onto floor This system prevents internal pump damage Optional Control Panel...

Page 14: ...teners and washers supplied See Hose Box and Fuel Tank pages for fastener part numbers NOTE Fastener assembly torque to install handle 10 ft lbs due to hollow tube handle Safety Rod installation Slide the rod through both holes in the tabs To secure rod bend both tabs up slightly until the rod does not move freely See Hose Box and Fuel Tank pages for fastener part numbers Rod Tab ...

Page 15: ...glass on backside of pump Oil should be visible one half way up sight glass SAE 10 40W non detergent The oil level can also be checked by using the dipstick on the top of the pump STEP 6 On electric start models you will need to install a battery making sure that the red cable is attached to the positive terminal Use a Group U1 garden tractor style type of battery rated for 300 CCA battery not inc...

Page 16: ...nstallation of the machine beware of poorly ventilated locations or areas where exhaust fans may cause an insufficient supply of oxygen Sufficient combustion can only be obtained when there is a sufficient supply of oxygen available for the amount of fuel being burned If necessary to install a machine in a poorly ventilated area out side fresh air may have to be piped to the burner and a fan insta...

Page 17: ...ater flows from the spray gun and wand the machine is ready for cold water cleaning by turning the variable pressure control handle clockwise to raise the pressure For hot water washing turn the switch to the burner position The burner will light automatically when the trigger on the spray gun is pulled 98005040 10 NOTE High pressure nozzle must be inserted at end of wand to obtain high pressure T...

Page 18: ...NG TIPS Pre rinse cleaning surface with fresh water Place de tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure for best results limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top Allow detergent to remain on surface 1 3 minutes Do not allow detergent to dry on surface If surface appears to be drying sim...

Page 19: ... for more than one month follow these instructions 1 Replenish pump oil to upper level 2 Drain fuel from fuel tank fuel line and filter 3 Cover the pressure washer and store in a clean dry place that is well ventilated away from open flame or sparks After Extended Storage CAUTION Prior to restarting thaw out any possible ice from pressure washer hoses spray gun or wand STORAGE STEP 1 Remove deterg...

Page 20: ... dirty or damaged Clean or replace valve in injector Filler screen on detergent suction hose plugged Clean or replace Dried up detergent plugging metering valve Disassemble and clean thoroughly High viscosity of detergent Dilute detergent to specifications Hole in detergent line s Repair hole Low detergent level Add detergent if needed Discharge water temperature above 180 F Lower discharge water ...

Page 21: ...heck nozzle for obstruction proper size MACHINE SMOKES WHILE BURNER UNIT IS RUNNING OR UNIT SMOKES AT COLD START ONLY WHEN BURNER IS OFF Improper air adjustment Readjust air bands on burner assembly Fuel pressure is low 140 psi for burner Adjust fuel pump pressure to specifications Burner nozzle is plugged or dirty Replace nozzle Check parts breakdown for nozzle size Burner nozzle spray pattern is...

Page 22: ...LE Engine Oil Inspect Daily Change After first 25 hours Filter Every 50 hours Air Cleaner Inspect Every 50 hours or monthly Clean Every 3 months Battery level Check monthly Engine Fuel Filter 500 hours or 6 months Spark Plug Maintenance 500 hours or 6 months Clean Fuel Tank s Annually Replace Fuel Lines Annually Pump Oil non detergent 10 40W Inspect Oil level daily Change After first 50 hours then...

Page 23: ... abnormal wear and scoring X Wheel Bearings Cups Inspect for corrosion or wear clean and repack X Seals Inspect for leakage replace if removed X Springs Inspect for wear loss of arch X Suspension Parts Inspect for bending loose fasteners wear X Hangers Inspect welds for cracks Wheel Nuts bolts Tighten to specified torque values Re torque after first 50 miles of use and periodically re check the to...

Page 24: ...temperatures drop below 32 F protecting your machine against freezing is nec essary Store the machine in a heated room If this is not possible then mix a 50 50 solution of anti freeze water or windshield washer fluid with water in a 5 gal lon bucket Place a short section of garden hose into the bucket and connect it to the machine Elevate the bucket and turn the pump on to siphon the anti freeze t...

Page 25: ...witch when water is flow ing through it When an operator releases the trigger on the spray gun the flow of water through the flow switch stops turning off the current to the fuel solenoid The solenoid then closes shutting off the supply of fuel to the combustion chamber Controlling the flow of fuel in this way allows for an instantaneous burn or no burn situation thereby eliminating high and low w...

Page 26: ...deposits may develop on the heating coil and block air flow which will affect burner combustion When soot has been detected on visual observation the soot on the coil must be washed off after following the coil removal steps 1 Remove the top wrap by unscrewing the four screws from the sides and lift the top wrap off 2 Remove Insulation 3 Remove the two pipe nipples and associated fittings 4 Lift t...

Page 27: ...g the hub while tightening the nut seats the bearing Loosen the slotted nut 1 6 turn 1 hex to align nut slot with the cotter pin hole Wheel should turn freely Insert new cotter pin through nut and spindle If necessary loosen never tighten nut to align slot with the hole in the spindle Bend one leg of cotter pin over the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut Tap legs slightly to set Cot...

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