Step 4. Stopping - North Star 157117 Owner's Manual

9.
10.
Stop the engine using the following steps:
WARNING:
Never disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-pressure outlet or spray gun while the system
is pressurized. Relieve pressure by squeezing the spray gun trigger after the engine is turned OFF.
1. If the heater was used, turn heat switch OFF and run cold water through the coil for at least 2 minutes
while spraying.
2. Turn engine OFF.
3. Turn water supply OFF.
4. Actuate spray gun trigger to relieve system pressure.
5. Remove garden hose.
6. Remove pressure hose. Remove nozzle from spray gun.
7. Turn gasoline line valve to the OFF
8. Cool engine at least five minutes before storing -- A hot engine is a fire hazard.
Operation
UNLOADER
Fig157117-9
If temporarily interrupting spraying, rotate trigger safety latch downward to the
locked position to guard against accidental trigger release.
Always turn off the engine and activate spray gun trigger to relieve system
pressure when:
•
the sprayer is unattended, or
•
disconnecting hoses, installing/cleaning nozzles, or servicing the
pump.
WARNING:
Always turn off the engine and relieve system pressure when finished
spraying or when leaving sprayer unattended. Serious injury could result
from unintentional release of high-pressure spray.

STEP 4. STOPPING

position.
30