North Star M157595BE Owner's Manual page 2

STOP! Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. See the
Inspect Upon
"Assembly and Initial Set-Up" section for instructions on whom to contact to report
Delivery
missing or damaged parts.
STOP! Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start pressure washer without adding oil
Fill with
to engine. Please refer to Engine Manual shipped with unit for acceptable grade motor
Engine Oil
oils.
Check Pump Pump is shipped with oil. Remove shipping tape and black vent plug (if present) from
Oil oil fill cap.
A battery is not included. The engine will not run, and the burner will not fire unless a
Battery
battery is installed. Purchase a standard 12VDC, 18 Ah automotive battery (Group
Required
75/86).
Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer's flow
Water Flow
rate (see "Specifications" section for detail), and that your water is clean and particle
Requirements
free.
Storage Do not allow water to freeze in the pump, hose, coil, or spray gun(s).
Chemical Use only NorthStar brand or equivalent washer chemicals designed for high-pressure
Spraying use. Use soap adjustment knob to regulate cleaning power.
Maintenance Engine:
Schedule
Pump:
Burner fuel filter
/water separator:
Coil:
Electrodes:
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Equipment Protection Quick Facts
• See Engine Owner's manual.
Change oil after first 40 hours, then every 3 months or 500 hours.
•
• Drain water as needed.
• Change filter after every 500 hours of use.
• Descale coil annually or more frequently as
conditions/performance require.
• Inspect coil for soot build-up annually and desoot if needed.
• Inspect electrodes annually and clean/adjust as needed
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