Shark DGA-252737 Operator'S Manual Download Page 18

8.918-695.0 • DGA • Rev. 12/10

 PRESSURE WASHER  WARRANTY

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WHAT  THIS  WARRANTY  COVERS

All Shark pressure washers are warranted by Shark to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 
under normal use, for the periods specified below. This Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions shown below, is calculated from 
the date of the original purchase, and applies to the original components only. Any parts replaced under this warranty will assume 
the remainder of the pressure washer’s warranty period.

FIVE YEAR  PARTS  AND  ONE  YEAR  LABOR  WARRANTY

Components manufactured by Shark, such as frames, handles, float tanks, fuel tanks, belt guards, and heating coils.  Pro-Duty rated units  
(DD Series) have a three-year limited warranty against defects and workmanship. Internal components on the oil-end of Kärcher axial pumps 
have a 5 year warranty.  Kärcher crankshaft pumps have a 7 year warranty on non-wear parts. Heating coils are pro-rated at 25% after 2 years.   
Kärcher and non-Kärcher swash and wobble plate pumps have a one year warranty; other pumps carry their manufacturer’s warranty.

ONE  YEAR  PARTS  AND  ONE  YEAR  LABOR  WARRANTY

All other components, excluding normal wear items as described below, will be warranted for one year on parts and labor.  Parts and la-
bor warranty on these parts will be for one year regardless of the duration of the original component manufacturer’s part warranty.

WARRANTY  PROVIDED  BY  OTHER  MANUFACTURERS

Motors, generators, and engines, which are warranted by their respective manufacturers, are serviced through these manufacturers’ 
local authorized service centers. Shark is not authorized and has no responsibility to provide warranty service for such components. 
Motors manufactured outside of the United States will be warranted by Shark.

WHAT  THIS  WARRANTY  DOES  NOT  COVER

This warranty does not cover the following items:

1. 

Normal wear items, such as nozzles, spray guns, discharge hoses, wands, quick couplers, seals, filters, gaskets, O-rings, 
packings, pistons, pump valve assemblies, strainers, belts, brushes, rupture disks, fuses, pump protectors.

2. 

Any components or other devices incorporated into a Shark product that are not manufactured by Shark, including, but 
not limited to gasoline engines, pumps, etc.

3. 

Defects caused by improper or negligent operation or installation, accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, unauthorized modi-
fications, repair or maintenance of the product by persons other than authorized representatives of 

Shark

, including, but 

not limited to, the failure of the Customer to comply with recommended product maintenance schedules.

4. 

Shark products that have been returned by the original Customer and are ultimately re-sold by an Authorized Servicing 
Dealer or other sales or service outlet to another purchaser.

5. 

Shark products that are sold by any distributor or retailer that is not an official authorized dealer or retailer of Shark products.

6. 

Defects caused by acts of nature and disaster including, but not limited to, floods, fires, wind, freezing, earthquakes, tor-
nadoes, hurricanes and lightning strikes.

7. 

Defects caused by water sediments, rust corrosion, thermal expansion, scale deposits or a contaminated water supply 
(such as water in the unit with chloride content higher than that of 80 mg/liter or use of chemicals not approved or recom-
mended by Shark).

8. 

Defects caused by improper voltage, voltage spikes or power transients in the electrical supply.

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Devices or accessories not distributed or approved by Shark.

10.  Any cost of labor arising from the removal and reinstallation of the alleged defective part by Customer.

11.  Transportation of the product to an Authorized Servicing Dealer, field labor, replacement rental and any freight charges.

Any components, accessories or other devices provided with the product but not manufactured by Shark (such as engines, pumps, 
etc.) are subject to warranties and service through their respective manufacturers authorized service centers and according to the 
applicable terms and conditions of such manufacturers warranties. Such components or other devices not manufactured by Shark 
should be referred by the Customer to an authorized service center or their respective manufacturers for repair or replacement.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ARISING BY LAW, CUSTOM 
OR CONDUCT.  SHARK MAKES NO ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT 
LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF EQUIPMENT FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. SHARK FURTHER DISCLAIMS 
ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCT PURCHASED BY CUSTOMER WILL MEET ANY PARTICULAR REQUIREMENT OF 
CUSTOMER EVEN IF SHARK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH REQUIREMENT.

THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER RIGHTS 
OR REMEDIES OF CUSTOMER. SHARK SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR 
ENTITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CUSTOMER OR ANY END USER OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY SPECIAL, 
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ECONOMIC LOSS, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE OF 
THE PRODUCT, ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TRAINING OR USE OF PRODUCT.

SHARK’S LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, ARISING OUT OF ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, 
INSTRUCTIONS OR DEFECTS FROM ANY CAUSE, SHALL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT PARTS UNDER AFORESAID CONDITIONS.

The purpose of the foregoing limitations on liability and Customer remedies is to protect Shark from unknown or undeterminable risks. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may 
not apply to the Customer.

Shark sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or alter the terms of this warranty, or to increase the obligations 
of Shark under the warranty.

Shark reserves the right to make design changes in any of its products without prior notification to the Customer.

LIMITED NEW PRODUCT  
WARRANTY—COMMERCIAL
PRESSURE WASHERS

Phone: 800-771-1881

Fax: 877-526-3246

www.shark-pw.com

Summary of Contents for DGA-252737

Page 1: ...8 918 695 0 OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL ORDER DGA 252737 1 106 054 0 DGA 303037 1 106 055 0 DGA 383537 1 106 056 0 To locate your local Shark Commercial Pressure Washer Dealer nearest you www shark pw com ...

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Page 3: ...uld record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference 8 918 695 0 DGA 12 10 Important Safety Information 4 6 Component Identification 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 9 10 Detergent and General Operating Techniques 11 Shut Down and Clean Up 12 Storage 12 Troubleshooting 13 14 Preventive Maintenance 15 Hose and Spray Gun Assembly and Parts ...

Page 4: ...to follow in structions could cause mal function of the machine and result in death serious bodily injury and or property damage 2 Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls 3 Stay alert watch what you are doing WARNING KEEP WATER SPRAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING Keepwand hose and water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric...

Page 5: ...o not allow acids caustic or abrasive fluids to pass through the pump IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact Local fire agenci...

Page 6: ...to the pump 22 Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and sharp objects Inspect condition of high pressure hose before using or bodily injury may result 23 Before disconnecting discharge hose from water outlet Open the spray gun to relieve pressure 24 Do not overreach or stand on unstable support Keep good footing and balance at all times 25 Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under ...

Page 7: ...o the spray gun High Pressure Hose Connect one end to water pump discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun Pump Protector Cycles fresh cool water through pump when recirculating water reaches 140 F Note If trigger on spray gun is released for more than 1 2 minutes water will leak from valve Warm water will discharge from pump protector onto floor This system prevents internal pump dam age CO...

Page 8: ...he discharge nipple Push coupler collar forward until secure STEP 6 Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on wand threads STEP 7 Pull spring loaded collar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle STEP 10 Connect garden hose to the cold water source ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 11 Check inlets filters remove debris then connect the garden hose to pump water inlet CAUTION...

Page 9: ...ump oil level by using dipstick or observe oil level in oil window if equipped Use 40 wt non detergent oil STEP 4 Connect garden hose to the cold water source and turn water on completely Never use hot water STEP 6 Slide the fuel valve lever to the ON position When the engine is not in use leave the fuel valve in the OFF position STEP 5 Trigger the spray gun to eliminate trapped air then wait for ...

Page 10: ...UTION Small engines may kick back Do not hold pull starter grip tightly in hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Never replace nozzles without engaging the safety latch on the spray gun trigger The four color coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide array of spray widths from 0 to 40 and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder which is provided on the front of the ...

Page 11: ...leaning 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 al low detergent to dry on surface If surface appears to be drying simply wet down surfa...

Page 12: ...essure washer is not being operated or is being stored for more than one month follow these instructions 1 Replenish engine oil to upper level 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank fuel line fuel valve and carburetor 3 Pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through the spark plug hole pull the starter grip several times and replace the plug Then pull the starter grip slowly until you feel increased press...

Page 13: ...ucking air inlet hose leaking Check that all hoses and fittings are airtight Turn off machine and trigger spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle Insufficient water supply Turn water on full force Check garden hose for kinks leaks or blockage PRESSURE LOW AFTER PERIOD OF NORMAL USE Nozzle worn Replace nozzle Unloader valve worn Replace unloader valve ENGINE WILL NOT START...

Page 14: ...0 garden hose NO DETERGENT Detergent suction tube not properly connected to machine Check connection Detergent is too thick Dilute detergent For best results use manufacturers detergent Detergent filter valve is at lowest setting Set detergent filter valve to a higher setting Filter on detergent suction tube is clogged Run warm water through filter to remove debris Damaged or clogged detergent suc...

Page 15: ...ery 6 months Replace Quick Connects O Rings Annually As needed Clean Water Screen Filter Weekly Replace HP Hose Annually if there are any signs of wear PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE This pressure washer was produced with the best available materials and quality craftsmanship However you as the owner have certain responsibilities for the correct care of the equipment Attention to regular preventa tive m...

Page 16: ...1 8 723 576 0 Nozzle 0003 Red Legacy 1 8 902 482 0 Nozzle 0015 Yellow Legacy 1 8 902 484 0 Nozzle 0025 Green Legacy 1 8 902 485 0 Nozzle 0040 White Legacy 1 Quick Connect Nozzle Kit 3 5 3000 PSI Models 1 8 723 577 0 Nozzle SACQMEG 0003 5 Red Legacy 1 8 726 104 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 1503 5 Yellow Legacy 1 8 708 526 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 2503 5 Green Legacy 1 8 902 487 0 Nozzle SAQCMEG 4003 5 White Legacy 1 Q...

Page 17: ...AL Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change Date Oil Changed Month Day Year Estimated Operating Hours Since Last Oil Change OIL CHANGE RECORD Check pump oil and engine oil level before first use of your new pressure washer ...

Page 18: ...floods fires wind freezing earthquakes tor nadoes hurricanes and lightning strikes 7 Defects caused by water sediments rust corrosion thermal expansion scale deposits or a contaminated water supply such as water in the unit with chloride content higher than that of 80 mg liter or use of chemicals not approved or recom mended by Shark 8 Defects caused by improper voltage voltage spikes or power tra...

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