Moving And Handling Instructions; Long Term Storage - NorthStar MPPWE Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Maneuvering Your Pressure Washer
1.) Pull the handle back with both hands.
2.) Rotate the handle downward to a comfortable height.
3.) Push the pressure washer forward as you walk.
During cold weather, store the pressure washer indoors and move it outdoors before starting the engine.
Follow these instructions to prevent the pump from freezing during storage.
Storage:
Before you store the pressure washer, make sure you
do the following:
1.) Remove gasoline from engine or add fuel stabilizer
to the gasoline to prevent gumming.
2.) If adding stabilizer, run pressure washer with high
pressure hose for five minutes.
3.) Shut down pressure washer by turning engine start
switch OFF.
4.) Disconnect high pressure and garden hose.
5.) Remove spark plug, turn engine start switch OFF,
and turn fuel valve OFF.
6.) Pour one teaspoon of engine oil into spark plug hole.
Cover the spark plug hole with a rag and turn engine
over several times to lubricate cylinder.
7.) Replace spark plug.
Winter Storage:
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 illustration).
4.) Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel, turn the engine
over until antifreeze comes out the pump outlet.

Moving and Handling Instructions

Long Term Storage

Lifting Your Pressure Washer
1.) To reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that two
adults lift the pressure washer.
2.) Only lift the pressure washer by the roll bars and
axle. Do not use the pump or engine as a lifting
point.
One person
lift here
5.) Drain all water from the high pressure hose. Depress
trigger on gun and drain all water out of gun/lance.
Water Inlet
One person
lift here
RV Antifreeze
Funnel
Hose
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