Clean Inlet Filter - NorthStar 990994 Owner's Manual

High Pressure Fluid Injection Hazard
High pressure fluid discharge from leaks (even
pin-sized) or ruptured components can pierce
skin and inject fluid into the body. Injection injury
can result in blood poisoning and/or severe
tissue damage leading to infection, gangrene,
and possibly amputation.
Never use a finger or skin to check for
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leaks.
Never operate pressure washer with
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damaged or missing hoses/parts.
Never attempt to repair a high-pressure
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hose or component – Always replace it
with a part that is rated at or above the
pressure rating of this pressure washer.
1) Check hoses, fittings, wand, trigger gun and
connections for signs of wear, cracks, looseness, or
leaks. Replace as required.
2) Check and clean the nozzle orifice.
Water dripping or
spraying, or localized
Exposed wire
mesh due to wear

Clean Inlet Filter

Clean the inlet filter before each use.
When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous
chemicals have been used with the filter and take
any precautions that may be recommended by
the manufacturer of these chemicals. Always
dispose of hazardous fluids per local, state, and
national guidelines.
1) Close Ball Valve (Filter) to prevent water from tank
from flowing out line strainer during cleaning.
2) Unscrew in-line strainer cover.
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Filter Disposal
3) Remove filter screen.
4) Run water through filter screen to clean.
5) Reassemble.
6) Open Ball Valve (Filter).
Ball Valve
Filter Bowl
Inspect Fuel System
Inspect the engine fuel system and check for leaks
before each use.
Do not start pressure washer until all needed repairs
have been completed.
Filter Disposal
Gasoline fuel is highly explosive and fuel leaks
can result in fire or explosions. You can be
burned and seriously injured if the fuel system is
not properly hooked up or there is a fuel leak
when you start the engine.
Inspect the entire fuel system. Look for:
signs of leaks or deterioration
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chafed or spongy fuel hose
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loose connections
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loose or missing fuel hose clamps
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damaged fuel tank
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defective gasoline shut-off valve
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