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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer:
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
©2008 Northern Tool + Equipment
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.
Pump is shipped with oil.
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.
Closely inspect all components.
-If you have damaged components then: Contact the freight company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
-If you have missing components then: Contact Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
M1578112A
ITEM NUMBERS:
TM
Machine that cleans dirty
WARNING
1578112, 1578172
1578132, 1578182
1578152, 1578202
1577543, 1577544
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- Page 1 -If you have missing components then: Contact Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 ©2008 Northern Tool + Equipment M1578112A ITEM NUMBERS: Machine that cleans dirty WARNING 1578112, 1578172 1578132, 1578182...
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Page 3: 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……. 14 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…………... -
Page 4: Important Safety Rules
-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. -
Page 5: Important Safety Rules
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. -
Page 6: Warning Label Locations
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. -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
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... - Page 8 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...
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Page 9: Assembly Instructions
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. -
Page 10: Machine Component Identification
Machine Component Identification *Note: Item 1578132 shown, location of components on other 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. -
Page 11: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification
Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification... -
Page 12: Operation Instructions
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). -
Page 13: Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions
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. -
Page 14: Spray Gun Safety Lock And Attaching The Lance
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. -
Page 15: Installing Nozzles And Quick Connect Hoses
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. -
Page 16: Applying Chemicals
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. -
Page 17: Maintenance And Storage
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. -
Page 18: Pump Oil Change
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. -
Page 19: Long Term Storage
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. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 21: Specifications
1578112 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp 140°F (60°C) Noise Level Dimensions 34” x 21” x 38” (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) L x W x H Weight 1578132 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp 140°F (60°C) Noise Level Dimensions 34”... -
Page 22: Parts Exploded View
Parts Exploded View Item Numbers: 1578112,1578172, 1578132,1578182, 1578152,1578202, 1577543, 1577544 Revision A Depending on model, components may appear differently. - Page 23 Parts Exploded View REF# PART# DESCRIPTION 38509 Gun Hook 778065 Decal 35198 Grommet 779927 Handle 38510 Hose hook 38578 Knob 779924 Base 2278 Wheel 305200 Wheel Retainer 38525 50’ Pressure Hose 38524 25’ Pressure Hose 777915 Hose Quick Couple Nipple 777914 Hose Quick Coupler 313107...
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Page 24: Pump Exploded Views
Pump Exploded View A1578112 A1578132 A1578172 A1578182 A1578152 A1578202 A1577543... -
Page 25: Pump Exploded Views
Comet ZWD Pump 38520 Cat 66DX Pump 779827 Comet VRX 2528G Pump 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug 4027 Inlet Filter Washer 38596 3/8” Inlet Filter 35169 1/2” Inlet Filter 777340 ¼” x ¼” Hose Barb Fitting 777834 ¼” Hose Clamp 777165 ¼”... - Page 26 ITEM NUMBERS:1578112, 1578172 1578132, 1578182 1578152, 1578202 1577543, 1577544 *This page is to help ensure that the factory includes all components in the manual bag. Packaged By:_________ 8152 8112, 8132 7543, 7544 FIG02216...