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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer Pump:
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
©2006 Northern Tool + Equipment
cleaning machines.
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Pump is shipped with oil.
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install dipstick. (General Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.
Closely inspect all components.
-If you have damaged components then: Contact the freight company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
-If you have missing components then: Contact Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.
Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810
MA1578111D
ITEM NUMBERS
A1573701, A1573981, A1577541,
A1578111, A1578171, A1578131,
A1578181, A1578151, A1578201
TM
WARNING
:
For high pressure
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Page 1: Pressure Washer Pump
Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer Pump: Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Pump is shipped with oil. - Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps) - Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps) - Remove shipping plug and install dipstick. -
Page 2: Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Hazard Signal Word Definitions... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ... 4,5 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 6 Operation Instructions ...….7-9 Water Supply……………….………………………...7 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions………………….. 8 Applying Chemicals..………………………………...9 Maintenance and Storage...…10-12 Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Schedule…10 Pump Oil Change….…………………………...……11 Long Term Storage………………………………….12 Winter Storage………………………………………. -
Page 4: Important Safety Rules
-Before each use, check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks. Any fuel leak is a fire hazard. Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine. -During transportation take precautions to make sure pressure washer will not tip over and cause a fuel leak fire hazard. - Page 5 Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. If nozzle is not secure it will become a projectile. 8.) Fall hazard. Pressure washer creates puddles and slippery surfaces. Keep good footing and balance. Serious injury can occur. -Wear footwear cabable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces.
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Page 6: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification
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Page 7: Operation Instructions
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 8: Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions
Start-Up Instructions 1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 3. Attach spray gun to lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. -
Page 9: Operation Instructions
Applying Chemicals 1.) Install the black nozzle to spray 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 10: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance Mode Before performing any maintenance on the pressure washer, it must be placed in maintenance mode. 1.) Turn off engine. 2.) Turn off water supply. 3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 4.) Shut off fuel valve. 5.) Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug, (see engine owners’ manual). -
Page 11: 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 12: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage Long Term Storage Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine. 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. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Problem Engine will not start Low/Surging pressure or no water flow No chemical injection Cause A- Low oil shutdown B- Engine starting instructions not followed 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... -
Page 14: Specifications
A1577541 Max Water Temp Power 5-6.5hp Gas engine Shaft size Nozzle size A1573981 Max Water Temp Power 11-13 hp Gas engine Shaft size Nozzle size A1578171 Max Water Temp Power 5-6.5hp Gas engine Shaft size Nozzle size A1578181 Max Water Temp Power 8-9hp Gas engine Shaft size... -
Page 15: Parts Explosions
Item Part# Description 38514 Comet VRX Pump 35811 General TP 2530 35812 General EZ3040 779404 Comet BXD Pump 38518 Cat 3DX Pump 38516 Comet AXD Pump 777654 Cat 3SP Pump 38517 Comet ZWD Pump 38520 Cat 66DX Pump 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug 4027 Inlet Filter...
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