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North Star MA1578111I Owner's Manual

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Pressure Washer Pump:
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
cleaning machines.
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Pump is shipped with oil.
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install dipstick. (General Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install dipstick. (NorthStar Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Powerhorse Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.
Closely inspect all components.
-If you have damaged components then: Contact the freight company that
delivered the unit and file a claim.
-If you have missing components then: Contact Customer Service at
1-800-270-0810.
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
MA1578111I
ITEM NUMBERS:
A1573701, A1573981, A1577541, A1578111,
A1578171, A1578131, A1578181, A1578151,
A1578201, A1578203, A1578173, A157711,
®
A157712, A157594
For high pressure
WARNING
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  • Page 1 MA1578111I ITEM NUMBERS: A1573701, A1573981, A1577541, A1578111, A1578171, A1578131, A1578181, A1578151, A1578201, A1578203, A1578173, A157711, ® A157712, A157594 Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer Pump: For high pressure cleaning machines. WARNING Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
  • Page 2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ........……4,5 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 6 Operation Instructions ........…….7-9 Water Supply……………….………………………...7 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions……………………8 Applying Chemicals..………………………………...9 Maintenance and Storage........……10-12 Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Schedule…10 Pump Oil Change….…………………………...……11 Long Term Storage………………………………….12 Winter Storage……………………………………….12 Troubleshooting ........……....13 Specifications .....….......…..13 Parts Explosions ............

  • Page 4: Important Safety Rules

    Important Safety Rules WARNING 1.) Read owner's manual completely. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. You must be 16 or older to operate this machine. Keep untrained people away. 2.) Skin puncture hazard. High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Rules

    Important Safety Rules WARNING 5.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Serious injury or death can result if chemical manufacturer instructions are not followed. -Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with chemicals. -Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicals being used. -When cleaning filters, check if chemicals have been used and take any precautions that are recommended by the chemical manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification

    Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification...

  • Page 7: Operation Instructions

    Operation Instructions Water Supply 1.) Make sure the water supply is clean. Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance. 2.) An insufficient water supply will damage your pump. Make sure the water supply is steady and is 20% over the rated flow of your pump. Use a stopwatch to time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket with your garden hose.

  • Page 8: Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions

    Operation Instructions 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.

  • Page 9: Applying Chemicals

    Operation Instructions 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. 5.) Apply chemicals evenly onto the cleaning surface.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage 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’...

  • Page 11: Pump Oil Change

    Maintenance and Storage 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 manner that is compatible with the environment.

  • Page 12: Long Term Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Checking Oil Level for 157711 1.) Turn off engine, allow it to cool and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2.) Twist the dipstick cap until the arrow on the cap lines up with the arrow on the breather plug. Remove the dipstick from the breather plug.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start SOLUTION: A,B Low/Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION: C,D,E,F,G,H No chemical injection SOLUTION: I,J,K,L Cause Solution See engine manual for oil requirements A- Low oil shutdown B- Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions C- Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual See maintenance section of this manual...

  • Page 14: Parts Explosions

    Parts Explosions – Rev I A1577541 A1573701 A1573981 A1578111 A1578131 A1578151 A1578201 A157712 A157594 A1578173 A157711 A1578171 A1578181 A1578203...
  • Page 15 Parts Explosions – Rev I (cont’d) Item Part# Description Model 779827 Comet VRX Pump A1577541 35811 General TP 2530 A1573701 35812 General EZ3040 A1573981 779828 Comet BXD Pump A1578111 38518 Cat 3DNX Pump A1578171 779829 Comet AXD Pump A1578131 777654 Cat 3SPX Pump A1578181 778164...

  • Page 16: Pump Explosions

    Comet VRX Pump Exploded View Ref # Code Description Ref # Code Description 2801 0079 Thermo Valve Cover 2432 0018 Pump Crankcase 1210 0218 O-Ring 1802 0213 Piston Spring 0424 0402 Thermal Valve Body 2409 0099 Piston 1210 0475 O-Ring 0009 0267 Ring 3230 0031 Sensor 5026 0260 Piston Kit...
  • Page 17 Comet VRX Pump Exploded View 1802 0219 Regulation Valve Spring 1410 0322 Detergent Injector Kit 2811 0117 Washer 0204 0051 Bushing 3605 0104 Special Screw 1802 0216 Spring 1210 0392 O-Ring 3003 0033 Ball 1210 0470 O-Ring 1210 0466 O-Ring 0009 0272 Ring 1210 0465 O-Ring Detergent Straight Hose...
  • Page 18 General Pump Triplex 2530 Exploded View *Unloader not shown ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 51.0106.22 CRANKCASE 90.3917.00 COVER O-RING 98.2100.00 PLUG, 3/8 51.0301.22 CONNECTING ROD 90.3833.00 O-RING 51.0500.56 PLUNGER ROD 51.2091.02 PROTECTOR 99.2730.00 SCREW, J34 OPTION 90.1565.00 OIL SEAL 96.7014.00 WASHER, J34 OPTION 98.2041.00...
  • Page 19 General Pump Triplex EZ3040 Exploded View *Unloader not shown ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 44.1200.41 MANIFOLD 92.2216.00 NUT 99.3175.00 SCREW 90.3612.00 O-RING 96.7014.00 WASHER 44.0800.70 PACKING RETAINER 90.3841.00 O-RING 52.2166.70 INTERMEDIATE RING 36.2003.66 VALVE SEAT 90.2622.00 PACKING 36.2001.76 VALVE 90.2620.00 PACKING...
  • Page 20 Comet BXD 2530G Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 21 Comet BXD 2530G Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 22 Cat 3DNX Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 23 Comet AXD Pump Exploded View Part # Code Description Part # Code Description 3218 0413 Brass Manifold 1210 0040 O-Ring 3609 0099 Screw 1210 0049 O-Ring 1210 0415 O-Ring 1802 0197 Spring 3009 0170 Suct. /Del. Valve Seat 2409 0086 Check Valve 3604 0028 Suct.
  • Page 24 Comet AXD Pump Exploded View 0403 0195 Pump Crankcase 0009 0205 Ring 1241 0105 Packing + Ring 0009 0207 Spring Spacer 1241 0057 Packing 1802 0182 Spring (Wire Ø3, 25) 0009 0374 Packing Retainer 3622 0030 Stop Adjustable Nut 1210 0333 O-Ring 1227 0022 Ring Nut 0019 0103 Oil Seal 0204 0046 Bushing...
  • Page 25 Cat 3SPX Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 26 Comet ZWD Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 27 Comet ZWD Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 28 Cat 66DX Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 29 NorthStar NSLW Pump Exploded View Part # Code Description Part # Code Description 3218 0424 Brass Pump Manifold Kit 2811 0084 Washer 3202 0018 Plug 3200 0007 Cap 3609 0014 Screw 2811 0086 Washer 1210 0046 O-Ring 0204 0072 Bushing 3009 0087 Suct.
  • Page 30 NorthStar NSLW Pump Exploded View 0009 0196 Packing Head Ring 1215 0403 Reg. Valve Kit + Seat 1241 0065 Packing 1817 0064 Pressure Knob 0009 0223 Back Ring 3410 0288 Injector Body 1241 0030 Packing 1210 0398 O-Ring 0009 0222 Packing Retainer 1210 0402 O-Ring 1210 0223 O-Ring 1802 0197 Spring...
  • Page 31 NorthStar NSZW Pump Exploded View Part # Code Description Part # Code Description 3218 0424 Brass Pump Manifold Kit 3200 0007 Cap 3202 0018 Plug 2811 0084 Washer 3609 0014 Screw 2811 0086 Washer 1210 0046 O-Ring 0204 0072 Bushing 3009 0087 Suct.
  • Page 32 NorthStar NSZW Pump Exploded View 0009 0223 Back Ring 3410 0297 Injector Body 1241 0030 Packing 1210 0398 O-Ring 0009 0222 Packing Retainer 1210 0402 O-Ring 1210 0223 O-Ring 1802 0197 Spring 0019 0095 Oil Seal 2409 0122 Check Valve 0600 0048 Special Bolt 1210 0460 O-Ring 2811 0080 Washer...
  • Page 33 Danau 3025A Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 34 Danau 3025A Pump Exploded View Item Description Part # Item Description Part # Socket head screw 781361 31 Cone valve spring Kit #4 Kit #4 Pump basal flange 32 O-ring 14.2X1.9 Kit #1 Or Kit #5 O-ring 80X2.4 Kit #1 33 Hose barb seat Kit #4 Radial shaft seal FB36-50-7...
  • Page 35 Danau 3025A Pump Exploded View Kit Qty Kit # Description Item # Items Included Kit Part # Needed Pump basal flange Flange w/ Seal O-ring 80X2.4 782837 Radial shaft seal FB36-50-7 Oil seal O-ring 15X2.2 Spacer Seal Kit 782843 O-ring 21.8X1.9 Water seal Compaction washer O-ring 9.8X1.9...
  • Page 36 Danau 1807A Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 37 Danau 1807A Pump Exploded View Item Description Part # Qty Item Description Part # Screw M6*16 Valve body Kit #11 Drain plug Kit #1 O-ring Ø17.17*1.78 Kit #11 Gasket, drain plug Kit #1 O-ring Ø6.08*1.78 Kit #11 O-ring Ø110*3 Kit #2 Backup ring 6.2*9*1.2 Kit #11 Cover, oil plug, Black...
  • Page 38 Danau 1807A Pump Exploded View Kits Qty Kit # Description Items Included Part # Needed 4 Drain plug 5 Gasket, drain plug Oil Drain Plug & 93 O-ring 784969 Sight Glass Kit 94 Oil Gauge 95 Spring Disk 7 O-ring Ø110*3 Crankcase Cover 784968 92 Crankcase Cover...

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Dear Valued Customer: The NorthStar or Powerhorse Product you just purchased is built with the finest material and craftsmanship. Use this product properly and enjoy the benefits from its high performance. By purchasing a NorthStar or Powerhorse product, you show a desire for quality and durability.
  • Page 40 ® Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499...

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