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Shark DH3030HGB
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Gas engine will not run.
Out of gas.
Replenish supply. Use only recom-
mended fuels. Refer to Before Start-
ing under Operation.
Fuel valve closed (if so equipped).
Open valve.
Loose spark plug wire.
Reconnect.
Choke or throttle set incorrectly.
Refer to To Start under Operation.
Engine ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
Place engine ON/OFF switch in ON
position.
Low engine oil level.
Replenish supply. Engine will not start
or run if oil is low (on engines equip-
ped with low oil protection).
Refer to provided gasoline engine manual for additional troubleshooting.
Pressure washer runs
but won't spray.
Trigger of trigger gun released.
Squeeze trigger.
Water supply not turned on.
Open water supply valve.
Clogged pressure nozzle.
Clean pressure nozzle opening.
Low spray pressure
at nozzle.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8 inch mini-
mum hose. Check for debris clogging
inlet screen.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
Air being drawn through detergent
inlet line.
Refill detergent container. Ensure that
pick-up screen is fully immersed.
Dual lance wand set for detergent
application.
Set dual lance wand for rinse. Refer to
Step 7 under To Clean. Washer will
not create high pressure when set for
detergent application.
Uneven spray pattern.
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle.
Clean or replace.
Pressure washer will
not produce hot water.
Burner switch in OFF position.
Place switch in ON position.
Inadequate fuel supply.
Refill fuel tank. Use only recom-
mended fuels. Refer to Before Start-
ing under Operation.
Engine not running.
Engine must be running before burner
will light.
Inadequate water supply.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8 inch mini-
mum hose. Check for debris clogging
inlet screen.