MH PE/DE Contents Important safety instructions .......................4 Description .............................5 2.1 Purpose ............................5 2.2 Operating elements ........................5 Before starting the machine......................6 3.1 Transport and assembly ......................6 3.2 Set the brake (only machines with wheels ................6 3.3 Fill up fuel tank .........................6 3.4 Connecting the high pressure hose ..................7 3.5 Connecting the water supply ....................7 Control / Operation ........................8...
MH PE/DE Symbols used to mark in- Safety instructions This indicates structions in these operat- tips and in- ing instructions structions to sim- Before using the which must be plify work and to high-pressure observed to ensure safe operation. cleaner, be sure prevent risks to persons are to also read the marked with this danger symbol.
MH PE/DE 2 Description Purpose This high-pressure cleaner has etc. been designed for professional use in Section 5 describes the use of the high-pressure cleaner for - Agriculture various cleaning jobs. - Industry - Transport industry Always use the cleaner as - Automotive described in these operating - Municipal Facilities...
MH PE/DE 3 Before starting the machine Transport and assembly the burner may be necessary to take account of altitude and the resulting air pressure. This is true whether your fuel is ‘Natural gas’, Propane or Diesel. Your Nilfisk hot water pressure washer was thoroughly tested and adjusted for optimum per- formance before it left our fac-...
MH PE/DE to 7% bio diesel) can be used If the machine is to be opera- the fuel oil begins to solidify with the following restrictions: ted at fuel stations or in other (paraffin precipitation). This can Maximum storage time in high potentially hazardous areas, lead to difficulties in starting pressure cleaner diesel tank: 1...
MH PE/DE 4 Control / Operation Connections 1. Pull the blue quick-release 4.1.1 Connecting the spray grip (A) of the spray gun lance to the spray gun backwards. 2. Insert the nipple of the spray lance (B) into the quick-re- lease connection and release 3.
MH PE/DE Switching on the Before starting up the engine, cleaner you must carefully read through 4.3.1 Cold water operation the instructions for use of the engine. In the instructions for use the operation and service of the engine is described. When the engine has been started, the high pressure wash- er can be used for cleaning with...
MH PE/DE 5 Applications and methods Techniques Effi cient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specifi c cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen, can increase the effi ciency of your pressure washer. Here is some basic information about cleaning.
MH PE/DE Some typical cleaning tasks 5.2.1 Agriculture Task Accessories Method Stables Chemical Foam Injec- 1. Soaking – apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to top) Pig Pens, Sties tors and wait for approx. 30 minutes. Foam lance 2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high pres- Powerspeed lance Cleaning of walls, sure lance or chosen accessory.
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MH PE/DE 5.2.3 Buildings and Equipment Task Accessories Method General surfaces Foam injectors Stand- 1. Apply thick foam over the surfaces to be cleaned. ard lance Apply on dry surfaces. Apply from top to bottom on Curved lances Metallic equipment vertical surfaces.
MH PE/DE 6 After using the cleaner Switching off the 1. Close water tap cleaner 2. Activate spray handle without lance in order to empty all residual water in the system. 3. Turn the ON/OFF switch to position “OFF”. 4. Turn off the engine. 5.
MH PE/DE 7 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule MH 5M-200/1000 DE Every six only months or Weekly After the fi rst 50 500 operating required operating hours hours 7.2.1 Water fi lters 7.2.2 Oil fi lter 7.2.3 Checking the pump oil quality ...
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MH PE/DE MH 5M: 7.2.3 Change of oil 1. Loosen oil container by opening the clip. Hold the oil container into a container until all oil has run out of the pump. 2. Remount oil container and top up with new oil. It may take some time for the oil level to equalize in the pump and the oil container.
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MH PE/DE 7.2.6 Flame sensor 1. Remove the sensor and clean with a soft cloth. 2. Confi rm that the sensor is correctly seated when rein- stalling. Original Instructions...
MH PE/DE 8 Troubleshooting Indications on Display Indication light Cause Remedy > Appliance ready for operati- Green LED When switching on, all the LEDs light up once. > Fuel shortage • Top up with fuel Yellow LED Cold water operation possible >...
MH PE/DE Indication light Cause Remedy > Flame sensor sooted • Clean flame sensor (see sec- Green LED flashes tion 7.2.6). slowly and red LED > Ignition or fuel system failure Contact Nilfisk Service flashes rapidly Cold water operation possible Other faults Fault Cause...
MH PE/DE 9 Further information Recycling the machine Make the old cleaner unusable valuable materials that should immediately. be recycled. 1. Unplug the cleaner and cut Contact your local waste dispo- the power cord. sal site. If you have any queries, please contact your local autho- The pressure washer contains rities or your nearest dealer.
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