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M1578112A
ITEM NUMBERS: 1578112, 1578172
1578132, 1578182
1578152, 1578202
TM
1577543, 1577544
Owner’s Manual
Pressure Washer: Machine that cleans dirty
surfaces with high pressure water.
WARNING
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 man
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2
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Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ......................................…. 4,5 Warning Label Locations ...................................…. 6 Assembly Instructions…………………………………... 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………. 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11 Operation Instructions ........................................… 12-16 Water Supply……………….……………………………. 12 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions………………………. 13 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance…….
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Important Safety Rules WARNING 1.) Read owner's manual completely. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. You must be 16 or older to operate this machine. Keep untrained people away. 2.) Skin puncture hazard. High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation. Do not direct spray at people or animals. -If skin injection happens, seek IMMEDIATE surgical treatment. -Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead,
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Important Safety Rules WARNING 5.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Serious injury or death can result if chemical manufacturer instructions are not followed. -Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with chemicals. -Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicals being used. -When cleaning filters, check if chemicals have been used and take any precautions that are recommended by the chemical manufacturer. -Different chemicals may interact dang
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Warning Label Locations START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to 4. Turn water supply ON. relieve system pressure. 5. Squeeze trigger to 4. Remove garden hose. purge air from pump. 5. Remove pressure hose. 6. Insert nozzle. 6. Turn fuel valve OFF 7. Start engine. (if equipped). WARNING 1.) Skin puncture hazard.
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Assembly Instructions I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. Pressure Hose Handle Engine/Pump/Base Assembly Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag * Depending in model, components may appear differently than illustrated Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 7
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Assembly Instructions II.) Hardware Bag Carriage Bolt – Qty 2 Vented fill cap Part # 82233 1578112, 1578132, Flange Nut – Qty 6 1577543,1577544 Part # 82019 Pressure Hose Base Handle Gun Hook – Qty 2 Part # 38509 Vented dipstick 1578152 only Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag Hose Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38510 Nozzle – Qty 2 or 5 Grommet – Qty 5 T- Handle Knob – Qty 2 Varies by model Part # 35198
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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 hose hook and each gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hook and gun hooks onto the handle as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate. 5.) Press nozzles into grommets according to the colors indicated on the handle decal. Handle Nozzles (Quantities vary by model) Grommets Gun Hook Flange nut
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Machine Component Identification 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. Submerge in cleaning solution. 5.) Water Pump. Inspect for loose/broken parts prior to each use. 6.) Engine. Honda engine provides years of reliable use. 7.) Gun Hook. Store gun on hook. 8.) Nozzle
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Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification 11
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Operation Instructions Water Supply 1.) Make sure the water supply is clean. Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance. 2.) An insufficient water supply will damage your pump. Make sure the water supply is steady and is 20% over the rated flow of your pump. Use a stopwatch to time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket with your garden hose. The bucket must fill faster than the times listed in the table below. Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket 1577543 100
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Operation Instructions Start-Up Instructions Shut-Down Instructions 1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach spray gun to lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 4. Turn water supply ON. 4. Remove garden hose. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 5. Remove pressure hose. 6. Insert nozzle. 6. Turn fuel valve OFF (if equipped). 7. Start engine. WARNING
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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. spin-on coupler lance 14
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Operation Instructions 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. coupler lance nozzle collar collar completely collar NOT completely pushed out. pushed out. CORRECT INCORRECT WARNING Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. If nozzle is not secure it will become a projectile. Serious injury can occur. Attach Quick Connect
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Operation Instructions 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. The chemical injector will draw the chemical into the water stream. 5.) Apply chemicals evenly onto the cleaning surface. Allow the
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Maintenance and Storage 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). Maintenance Schedule What to Check When To Check What to Do Inlet Filter Each Use Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water. Visua
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Maintenance and Storage Pump Oil Change 1) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil. Remove the bolts that connect the pump to the engine. Remove fill VRX: cap and rotate pump upside down. All other pumps: Remove drain plug. 2) Allow the used oil to drain completely. VRX: Rotate pump to the upright position, and reinstall mounting bolts. All other pumps: Reinstall drain plug. 3) Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the envir
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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. 2.) Disconnect spark plug cable. Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and the fuel valve is OFF. 3.) Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet (see
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Troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start SOLUTION: A,B Low/Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION: C,D,E,F,G,H No chemical injection SOLUTION: I,J,K,L Cause Solution A- Low oil shutdown See engine manual for oil requirements B- Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions C- Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual D- Plugged pump inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual E- Wrong nozzle Make
