Table Of Contents - NorthStar 990994 Owner's Manual

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2
ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 7
SAFETY LABELING ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Decal Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Nozzle, Nozzle Grommet Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 11
Attach the pressure washer to the vehicle .......................................................................................................................... 11
Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Moving and Handling .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Outdoor Use Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Install Spark Arrestor (if required) ....................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Follow Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Check/Add Oil to Pump ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Check/Add Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Inspect Fuel System/Check for Leaks ................................................................................................................................. 15
Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .............................................................................................................. 16
Prime the Water Supply ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Start-Up Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Start the Engine to Power the Pump ................................................................................................................................... 18
Begin High Pressure Spray ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Between Use Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Prepare Pressure Washer for Freezing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 20
Prepare Engine for Long Term Storage ............................................................................................................................... 21
Prepare Pressure Washer for Storage ................................................................................................................................. 21
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 22
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 22
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 22
Follow Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Keep Pressure Washer Clean ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Inspect Spray System ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Clean Inlet Filter .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Change Pump Oil ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

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