Table Of Contents - North Star 157117 Owner's Manual

Hot water/steam pressure washer – 3500 psi / 3.5 gpm

Table of Contents

About Your Pressure Washer ..................................................................................................................... 4

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Component Identification ............................................................................................................................. 6

Safety Labeling .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Special Equipment Safety Features ............................................................................................................. 9

Assembly and Initial Set-Up ........................................................................................................................ 10

Step 1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection ................................................................................................. 10

Step 2. Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Step 3. Initial Pump & Engine Preparation ................................................................................................ 13

Step 4. Battery Installation ......................................................................................................................... 13

Moving and Handling .................................................................................................................................. 14

Before Each Use ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Step 1. Check Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 15

Step 2. Add Fuel(s) .................................................................................................................................... 16

Step 3. Select a Suitable Worksite ............................................................................................................. 18

Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

Step 1. Connect Hose(s), Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle(s) .................................................................. 20

Step 2. Set Up for Chemical Spray (if desired) .......................................................................................... 23

Step 3. Spraying ......................................................................................................................................... 24

Step 4. Stopping ......................................................................................................................................... 30

Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

Burner Adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Maintenance and Repair ............................................................................................................................. 36

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 51

Major Components ....................................................................................................................................... 53

Parts Explosion: Frame - Rev B .................................................................................................................. 54

Parts Explosion: Heat Exchanger - Rev B .................................................................................................. 57

Parts Explosion: Blower & EMF - Rev B ................................................................................................... 59

Parts Explosion: Engine, Water & Fuel Pumps, Drive Parts - Rev B ..................................................... 61

Parts Explosion: Accessories- Gun, Hose, Chemical Injector - Rev B .................................................... 64

Pump Explosion-66DX- Rev B ..................................................................................................................... 65

Wiring Diagram - Rev B ............................................................................................................................. 67

Summary of Important Safety Information .............................................................................................. 69

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 75

California Proposition 65 Information ....................................................................................................... 78