Table Of Contents - NorthStar M157119G Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2

ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......................................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6

SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 7

SAFETY LABELING ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Safety Decal Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

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

Spray Gun Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 12

Outdoor Use Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

Install Spark Arrestor (if required) ....................................................................................................................................... 13

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Follow Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Check/Add Oil to Pump ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Check/Add Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Inspect Fuel System/Check for Leaks ................................................................................................................................. 16

Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .............................................................................................................. 17

Prime the Water Supply ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Set Up for Chemical Spray (if desired) ................................................................................................................................. 19

Start-Up Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Start the Engine to Power the Pump ................................................................................................................................... 20

Apply Cleaning Chemical (if desired) .................................................................................................................................. 20

Begin High Pressure Spray ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21

STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Between Use Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

Prepare Pressure Washer for Freezing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 22

Prepare Engine for Long Term Storage ............................................................................................................................... 22

Prepare Pressure Washer for Storage ................................................................................................................................. 23

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 24

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 24

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 24

Follow Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Keep Pressure Washer Clean ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Inspect Spray System ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

Clean Inlet Filter .................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Perform Engine Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Change Pump Oil ................................................................................................................................................................ 25