-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.
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.
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...
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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 –...
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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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