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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer:
surfaces with high pressure water.
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 Customer Service 1-800-270-0810
M157300E
Item Numbers:
T M
Machine that cleans dirty
WARNING
157300,157301
157302
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- Page 1 -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. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810 M157300E Item Numbers: Machine that cleans dirty WARNING 157300,157301 157302...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions………………………... 4-5 Warning Label Locations……………………………... 6 Assembly Instructions……………………………………. 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………… 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification….. 11 Operation Instructions………………………………... 11-15 Water Supply………………………………………... 11 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
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
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This pressure washer is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection. -
Page 6: Warning Label Locations
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 2. Attach pressure hose. 3. Attach gun and lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. Plug in power cord, reset the GFCI, start motor. WARNING Gun kicks back. -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
Machine Component Identification I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in one box. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. Pressure Hose * Figures shown are for representation only. Actual components will vary by model. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders... - Page 8 Machine Component Identification II.) Hardware Bag Flange Nut – Qty 8 Washer – Qty 2 Lock Nut – Qty 2 Part # 82019 Part # 82021 Part # 82013 Carriage Bolt - Qty 2 Part # 82233 T-Handle – Qty 2 Part # 38578 Gun Hook –...
- Page 9 Machine Component Identification III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto two hose hooks and each gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hooks and gun hooks onto the handle as shown. 4.) Make sure the top gun hook points back and the bottom gun hook points forward.
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Page 10: Machine Component Identification
Machine Component Identification 1.) Handle. Designed for easy cart movement. 2.) Hose Hook. Store hose on hook. 3.) Pressure Hose. Attach quick couplers to gun and water outlet. 4.) Chemical Hose. Submerge in cleaning solution. 5.) Water Pump. Inspect for loose/broken parts prior to each use. -
Page 11: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification
4.) Never use a reservoir tank as a water source. Drawing water out of a tank may cause pump cavitation and damage to your pump. This pressure washer is designed for a pressurized water source such as a city water faucet. However, the water source pressure must not exceed 115 psi (8 bar). -
Page 12: Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 2. Attach pressure hose. 3. Attach gun and lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. Plug in power cord 8. Reset the GFCI button on the cord 9. -
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 Attaching the Lance spin-on coupler lance Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. Note: The o-rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench. -
Page 14: Installing Nozzles And Quick Connect Hoses
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. nozzle collar completely pushed out. CORRECT Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. -
Page 15: Applying Chemicals
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. 4.) Squeeze the spray gun trigger. The chemical injector will draw the chemical into the water stream. -
Page 16: 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... -
Page 17: Pump Oil Change
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
Problem Motor will not start Low/Surging pressure or no water flow No chemical injection Cause A- Tripped GFCI cord B- Tripped motor relay C- Insufficient water supply D- Plugged pump inlet filter E- Wrong nozzle F- Plugged nozzle G- Worn nozzle H- Leak in pressure hose I- Wrong nozzle J- Back pressure from extra long discharge hose... -
Page 20: Specifications
157300 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp Dimensions 33.5” X 20.9” X 38.6” L x W x H 851mm x 531mm x 980mm) Weight 157302 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp Dimensions 33.5” X 20.9” X 38.6” (851mm x 531mm x 980mm) L x W x H Weight Specifications... - Page 21 Wiring Diagram...
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Page 22: Parts Explosions
Part Explosion M157300 Rev E ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION 38509 Threaded Gun Hook 778065 NorthStar Decal 35198 7/16 ID Grommet 778059 Handle 38510 Threaded Hose Hook 38578 T-Handle Knob 778125 Base 778129 Base 2278 Tire Wheel Assembly 305200 Wheel Retainer 38524 5/16 x 25' Gray Hose 777915 3/8"...