North Star M1578111F Owner's Manual

Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water

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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer:
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
©2006 Northern Tool + Equipment
surfaces with high pressure water.
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Engine is shipped without oil.
- Before starting engine, fill engine oil.
- See engine manual for engine oil requirements.
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)
- 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
M1578111F
ITEM NUMBERS
TM
Machine that cleans dirty
WARNING
1578111, 1578171
:
1578131, 1578181
1578151, 1578201

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  • Page 1 -If you have missing components then: Contact Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810 ©2006 Northern Tool + Equipment M1578111F ITEM NUMBERS Machine that cleans dirty WARNING 1578111, 1578171 1578131, 1578181...
  • Page 2: Hazard Signal Word Definitions

    Hazard Signal Word Definitions...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ... 4,5 Warning Label Locations ... 6 Assembly Instructions………………………………….. 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………. 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11 Operation Instructions ...…12-16 Water Supply……………….………………………..12 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions…………………..13 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance..14 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…….15 Applying Chemicals..………………………………..16 Maintenance and Storage...….17-19...
  • 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: Important Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 6: Warning Label Locations

    START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to 4. Turn water supply ON. relieve system pressure. 5. Squeeze trigger to 4.
  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. Base Lance Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810 Assembly Instructions Handle Spray Gun Pressure Hose...
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions II.) Hardware Bag Carriage Bolt – Qty 2 Vented fill cap Part # 82233 1578111, 1578131 Flange Nut – Qty 6 Part # 82019 Gun Hook – Qty 2 Part # 38509 Vented dipstick 1578151 only Hose Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38510 Nozzle –...
  • 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 the hose hook and each gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hook and gun hooks onto the handle as shown. 4.) Make sure the top gun hook points back and the bottom gun hook points forward.
  • Page 10: Machine Component Identification

    Machine Component Identification *Note: Item 1578131 shown, location of components on other models vary slightly. 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.
  • Page 11: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification

    Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14 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 lance spin-on coupler Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. Note: The o-rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench.
  • Page 15: 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 collar completely pushed out. CORRECT Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger.
  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Pump Oil Change

    Pump Oil Change 1) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch 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 sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation.
  • Page 19: Long Term 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 20: 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 21: Specifications

    1578111 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp 140°F (60°C) Noise Level Dimensions 32 ¾” x 24” x 37 ¾” (832mm x 610mm x 959mm) L x W x H Weight 97 lb (44kg) 1578131 PSI (bar) GPM (l/min) Max Water Temp 140°F (60°C) Noise Level Dimensions...
  • Page 22: Parts Explosions

    Item Numbers: 1578111,1578171, 1578131, 1578181, 1578151,1578201 Revision F REF# PART# DESCRIPTION 38509 Gun Hook 38552 Decal 35198 Grommet 38556 Handle 38510 Hose hook 38578 Knob 38494 Base 2278 Wheel 305200 Wheel Retainer 38525 Pressure Hose 777915 Hose Quick Couple Nipple 777914 Hose Quick Coupler 313107...
  • Page 23: Parts Explosions

    Numbers: 1578111 1578171, 1578131, 1578181, 1578151, 1578201 Revision F REF# PART# DESCRIPTION 779404 Comet BXD 2527G Pump 38518 Cat 3DX Pump 38516 Comet AXD Pump 777654 Cat 3SP Pump 778164 Comet ZWD Pump 38520 Cat 66DX Pump 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug 4027 Inlet Filter 38596...
  • Page 24 ITEM NUMBERS: 1578111, 1578171 1578131, 1578181 1578151, 1578201 *This page is to help ensure that the factory includes all components in the manual bag. Packaged By:_________ 8151 8111 8131 FIG02216...

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