Table Of Contents - North Star 157121 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2

ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......................................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 7

SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 8

SAFETY LABELING ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Safety Decal Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Handle & Billboard Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Spray Gun Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Moving and Handling .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Outdoor Use Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Install Spark Arrestor (if required) ....................................................................................................................................... 14

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

Follow Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 15

Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Check/Add Oil to Pump ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Check/Add Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Inspect Fuel System/Check for Leaks ................................................................................................................................. 17

Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .............................................................................................................. 18

Prime the Water Supply ......................................................................................................................................................... 19

Set Up for Chemical Spray (if desired)................................................................................................................................. 20

Start-Up Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Start the Engine to Power the Pump ................................................................................................................................... 21

Apply Cleaning Chemical (if desired) .................................................................................................................................. 21

Begin High Pressure Spray ................................................................................................................................................. 21

Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22

STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Between Use Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Prepare Pressure Washer for Freezing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 23

Prepare Engine for Long Term Storage ............................................................................................................................... 24

Prepare Pressure Washer for Storage ................................................................................................................................. 24

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 25

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 25

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 25

Follow Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................................ 25

Keep Pressure Washer Clean ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Inspect Spray System ......................................................................................................................................................... 25