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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer:
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Pump is shipped with oil.
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.
Closely inspect all components.
-If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
-If you have missing components: Contact Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
M1573001E.1
Item Numbers:
®
Machine that cleans dirty surfaces
with high pressure water.
WARNING
1573001,1573011
1573021
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- Page 1 M1573001E.1 Item Numbers: 1573001,1573011 ® 1573021 Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer: Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water. WARNING Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Pump is shipped with oil.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions………………………..……... 4 Grounding Instructions……………………………………... 5 Warning Label Locations…………………………….…….. 6 Assembly Instructions…………………………….………... 7-9 Machine Component Identification………………………… 10 Pump Component Identification……………………………. 11 Operation Instructions………………………………..…….. 12-15 Water Supply………………………………………..… 12 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions……………………... 12 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance…….. 13 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…………. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions WARNING - Risk of Injection or Injury to Persons - Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons. - Do not use a hose if exterior damage is evident. - Risk of explosion. - Do not spray flammable liquids. - Do not operate in a flammable environment. -
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. -
Page 6: Warning Label Locations
Warning Label Locations START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn motor OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Turn water supply OFF. 4. Turn water supply ON. 4. Squeeze trigger to 5. -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in one box. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. Pressure Hose Handle Motor/Pump/Base Assembly Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag * Figures shown are for representation only. Actual components will vary by model. - Page 8 Carriage Bolt - Qty 2 Flange Nut – Qty 2 Part # 82233 Part # 82019 Vented fill cap (1573001 only) Nylock Nut – Qty 4 Part # 777495 T-Handle – Qty 2 Part # 38578 Gun Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38509 Hose Hook –...
- Page 9 Assembly Instructions III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hooks onto the handle and gun hook onto the base as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate.
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Page 10: Machine Component Identification
Machine Component Identification Handle. Designed for easy cart movement. Hose Hook. Store hose on hook. Pressure Hose. Attach quick couplers to gun and water outlet. Chemical Hose. Submerge in cleaning solution. Water Pump. Inspect for loose/broken parts prior to each use. Motor. -
Page 11: Pump Component Identification
Pump Component Identification 1573001 1573011 & 1573021... -
Page 12: Operation Instructions
Use a stopwatch to time how long it takes to fill a 5-gallon bucket with your garden hose. The bucket must fill faster than the times listed in the table below. Model Time to fill a 5 gal. bucket 1573001 150 seconds 1573011 160 seconds... -
Page 13: Spray Gun Safety Lock And Attaching The Lance
Operation Instructions Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high-pressure discharge. spray gun spray gun safety lock * Note: Depending on model, gun may appear differently. Attaching the Lance spin-on coupler lance Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. -
Page 14: Installing Nozzles And Quick Connect Hoses
Operation Instructions Installing Nozzles To install a nozzle pull back the collar and push the nozzle into the coupler. Once the connection is made, pull on the nozzle to make sure it is secure. coupler lance nozzle collar collar completely collar NOT completely pushed out. -
Page 15: Applying Chemicals
Operation Instructions Applying Chemicals 1.) Install the black nozzle when applying chemicals onto the cleaning surface. 2.) Start the pressure washer according to the start-up instructions. 3.) Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solution. (See Pump Component Identification section for chemical injector location.) 4.) Squeeze the spray gun trigger. -
Page 16: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Mode Before performing any maintenance on the pressure washer, it must be placed in maintenance mode. 1.) Turn off motor and unplug cord. 2.) Turn off water supply. 3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. Maintenance Schedule What to Check When To Check What to Do... -
Page 17: Pump Oil Change
Maintenance and Storage Pump Oil Change 1.) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil, then remove the oil fill cap and oil drain plug. 2.) Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely. 3.) Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. -
Page 18: Winter Storage
Maintenance and Storage Winter Storage Protect your pump, hose and gun from freezing. Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent, funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 6 oz.) 1.) Follow the storage instructions listed above. 2.) Make sure the motor start switch is OFF. 3.) Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet (see illustration). -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Motor will not start SOLUTION: A,B Low/Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION: C,D,E,F,G,H No chemical injection SOLUTION: I,J,K,L Cause Solution A- Tripped GFCI cord Reset GFCI cord B- Tripped motor relay Reset motor C- Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual D- Plugged pump inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual... -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications 1573001 1573011 PSI (bar) 1700 (117) PSI (bar) 2000 (138) GPM (l/min) 1.5 (5.7) GPM (l/min) 1.5 (5.7) Max Water Temp Max Water Temp 140F (60C) 140F (60C) 34” x 21” x 38” 34” x 21” x 38” Dimensions... - Page 21 Wiring Diagram...
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Page 22: Parts Explosions
Parts Explosion M1573001 Rev – E.1... - Page 23 3/8" Quick Connect Coupler 1573011,1573021 2212 Chemical Strainer 777165 1/4" Braided Chemical Hose 3 ft 778146 Motor Cord, 14-2 AWG SJTW 1573001 778147 Motor Cord, 12-2 AWG SJTW 1573011,1573021 780841 1/4 x 25' Black Hose 1573001 779166 18.5" Lance 777904 1/4"...
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Page 24: Pump Exploded Views
Pump Exploded Views – Rev E.1 Part # 786056 Comet BXD 1617E... - Page 25 Pump Exploded Views – Rev E.1...
- Page 26 Pump Exploded Views – Rev E.1 Part # 778154 Cat 2DX...
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Page 27: Pump Exploded Views
Pump Exploded Views – Rev E.1 Part # 38518 Cat 3DNX... - Page 28 This page has intentionally been left blank.
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Page 29: Limited Warranty
NorthStar shall warranty any piece of equipment manufactured, or parts of equipment manufactured, to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of: Item # Warranty Period 1573001 1 year from date of purchase by user 1573011, 1573021 2 years from date of purchase by user NorthStar shall warranty any wear item, including, but not limited to, valves, seals, pump diaphragms, hoses, and filter elements to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by user. - Page 30 ® Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499...