Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer: surfaces with high pressure water. Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Engine is shipped without oil. - Before starting engine, fill engine oil. - See engine manual for engine oil requirements.
-Before each use, check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks. Any fuel leak is a fire hazard. Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine. -During transportation take precautions to make sure pressure washer will not tip over and cause a fuel leak fire hazard.
Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. If nozzle is not secure it will become a projectile. 8.) Fall hazard. Pressure washer creates puddles and slippery surfaces. Keep good footing and balance. Serious injury can occur. -Wear footwear cabable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces.
Assembly Instructions I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes except for models 1577543 and 1577544 which are shipped in one box. Separate and identify the components found in the box/boxes. Pressure Hose Handle Engine/Pump/Base Assembly Lance Spray Gun...
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Assembly Instructions II.) Hardware Bag Vented fill cap Carriage Bolt – Qty 2 Flange Nut – Qty 2 1578112, Part # 82233 Part # 82019 1577543,1577544 Nylock Nut – Qty 2 Part # 777495 Gun Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38509 Vented dipstick 1578152, 1578173, 1578203...
Assembly Instructions III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto the gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hook onto the handle and gun hook onto base as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate.
Machine Component Identification *Note: Components on models vary slightly 1.) Handle. Designed for easy cart movement. 2.) Hose Hook. Store hose on hook. (Position depends on model, see Assembly Instructions section.) 3.) Pressure Hose. Attach quick couplers to gun and water outlet. 4.) Chemical Hose.
4.) Never use a reservoir tank as a water source. Drawing water out of a tank may cause pump cavitation and damage to your pump. This pressure washer is designed for a pressurized water source such as a city water faucet. However, the water source pressure must not exceed 115 psi (8 bar).
Start-Up Instructions 1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 3. Attach spray gun to lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7.
Operation Instructions Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge. spray gun spray gun safety lock * Note: Depending on model, gun may appear differently. Attaching the Lance Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. Note: The o-rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench.
Installing Nozzles To install a nozzle pull back the collar and push the nozzle into the coupler. Once the connection is made, pull on the nozzle to make sure it is secure. nozzle collar completely pushed out. CORRECT Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger.
Applying Chemicals 1.) Install the black nozzle to spray chemicals onto the cleaning surface. 2.) Start the pressure washer according to the start-up instructions. 3.) Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solution. (See Pump Component Identification section for chemical injector location.) 4.) Squeeze the spray gun trigger.
Maintenance Mode Before performing any maintenance on the pressure washer, it must be placed in maintenance mode. 1.) Turn off engine. 2.) Turn off water supply. 3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 4.) Shut off fuel valve. 5.) Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug, (see engine owners’ manual).
Pump Oil Change 1) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil. VRX: All other pumps: 2) Allow the used oil to drain completely. VRX: All other pumps: 3) Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to you local recycling center or service station for reclamation.
Maintenance and Storage Long Term Storage Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine. Winter Storage Protect your pump, hose, and gun from freezing. Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent, funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 6 oz.) 1.) Follow the storage instructions listed above.
Problem Engine will not start Low/Surging pressure or no water flow No chemical injection Cause A- Low oil shutdown B- Engine starting instructions not followed C- Insufficient water supply D- Plugged pump inlet filter E- Wrong nozzle F- Plugged nozzle G- Worn nozzle H- Leak in pressure hose I- Wrong nozzle...
1578112 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp Noise Level Dimensions (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) L x W x H Weight 1578173 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp Noise Level Dimensions (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) L x W x H Weight 1578152 PSI (bar)
Parts Exploded View Item Numbers: 1578112,1578172, 1578173,1578182, 1578152,1578202, 1577543, 1577544, 1578203 Revision K Depending on model, components may appear differently.
Dear Valued Customer: The NorthStar Product you just purchased is built with the finest material and craftsmanship. Use this product properly and enjoy the benefits from its high performance. By purchasing a NorthStar product, you show a desire for quality and durability. Like all mechanical equipment this unit requires a due amount of care. Treat this unit like the high quality piece of machinery it is.
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