Maintenance And Repair - North Star M157116C.2 Owner's Manual

Inspect and maintain your pressure washer as specified below in order to keep it in safe and optimal working
order. Follow all safety rules and recommended maintenance instructions.
ALWAYS shut off water supply, bleed water pressure, turn off engine and disconnect the
spark plug before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the pressure washer. After servicing,
make sure all guards and cover shields are replaced before using.
Item
Remove dust/debris accumulation
Inspect fuel system
Inspect spray system
Clean inlet filter
Check tire pressure
Perform engine maintenance
Change pump oil
Maintain burner's fuel filter / water separator
Descale coil
Inspect and desoot coil if needed
Inspect/clean electrodes
Ignition coil
Check/tighten belts
See detailed instructions for each maintenance item below.
(Note: For end-of-the-season storage instructions, see the "Storage" section of this manual.
Maintenance & Repair
WARNING
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
As needed
Each use
Each use
Each use
Each use
As specified in Engine Owner's manual
Annually, or more frequently as use and
performance require (see Descale Heating Coil in
this section for instructions).
Annually
Annually
As needed
Check belt tension after first 24 hours of use, then
routinely with each oil change. Tighten or change
belts as needed.
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Frequency
•
Each use
•
After first 40 hours of use
•
Every 3 months or 500 hours of use after
that
•
Drain water as needed
•
Change filter after every 500 hours of use