Check Tire Pressure; Perform Engine Maintenance; Change Pump Oil; Drive Belt Maintenance - North Star 1572041 Owner's Manual

Check Tire Pressure

Check and refill tire pressure before each use.
1) Remove air cap on tire.
2) Check tire pressure.
3) If needed, fill tire to 30 psi (2.07 bar). Do not
overinflate.
Replace air cap.

Perform Engine Maintenance

-As specified in the engine owner's manual.
Engine maintenance items include:
1. Changing oil and oil filter
2. Air filter check/replacement
3. Spark plug cleaning and replacement
4. Fuel filter check/replacement
5. Inspecting and cleaning muffler (and spark
arrestor if equipped)

Change Pump Oil

Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of use,
and then after every 3 months or 500 hours of use after
that.
1. Remove drain plug from pump.
2. Drain pump oil into suitable container and dispose
of responsibly.
3. Reinstall oil drain plug.
4. Make sure unit is sitting level.
5. Reference the "Specifications" section of this
manual to determine the oil type and quantity
needed for your pump model.
6. Replace oil fill cap.
Model#
1572041
Oil Fill Cap
Sight Glass
Drain Plug
Sight Glass
WARNING: Filter Disposal
Belt slippage can cause static electricity build-up,
which may result in sparking. Fire ignition can result.
Model#
1572042
Oil Fill Cap
Sight Glass
Drain Plug
NOTICE:
Dispose of used motor and pump oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment and in accordance
with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
 Take used oil in a sealed container to your local
recycling center or service station for reclamation.
 Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or
pour it down a drain.

Drive Belt Maintenance

Check drive belt tension after first 24 hours of
running and then routinely with each oil change.
Tighten or replace belts as needed. Always tighten
belts if slipping.
WARNING: Filter Disposal
Belt slippage can cause static electricity
build-up, which may result in sparking. Fire
ignition can result.
Instructions:
1) Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is
removed.
2) Remove belt guard. See "Parts Breakdown" section
of this manual for location.
3) Loosen pump mounting bolts (4).
4) Inspect belts for wear/damage. Replace as needed.
When replacing belts, always replace all – don't mix
old and new belts.
5) Tighten tension bolt to achieve the recommended
belt tension specified below. (Tightening the
tension bolt pulls the pump away from the engine,
tightening all two belts simultaneously.)
Tension Spec
Rib/strand Deflections Distance:
Rib/Strand Deflection Force
Deflection Distance
28
New Belt Used Belt
0.2 in. 0.2 in.
6.2 lb. 4.2 lb.