Thank you for purchasing a Hotsy Pressure Washer. This manual covers the operation and mainte- nance of your pressure washer. All information in this manual is based on the latest product informa- tion available at the time of printing. Hotsy, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation.
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HOUR METER DETERGENT INJECTOR PUMP DETERGENT INLET LINE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE HIGH PRESSURE BURNER BURNER FUEL NOZZLES TANK COIL DRAIN PLUG Figure 1 - Machine Component Layout (871SS Shown) Page 4 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
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Figure 2. tion in this manual is based on the latest product infor- mation available at the time of printing. Hotsy, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation. Owner/User Responsibility: The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings...
13. The best insurance against an accident is precau- USE CAUTION WHEN plug or starting the engine. tion and knowledge of the machine. REFUELING. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.) Page 6 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
IMPORTANT: The use of a backflow preventer on 14. Hotsy will not be liable for any changes made to the water supply hose is recommended and may be our standard machines, or any components not pur- required by local code.
NOTE: If a flue is installed, have a professional ser- viceman adjust your burner for a #1 or #2 smoke MANUAL TRIGGER LOCK spot on the Bacharach scale. Figure 5 - Nozzle Installation/Manual Trigger Lock Page 8 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
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DANGER: DO NOT place hands or fingers in front of is too close. high pressure spray. Bodily injury may result. 9. Small parts should be washed in a basket so the Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04 Page 9...
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Always rinse with cold water after using detergent. Rinse from the top to the bottom to prevent detergent from dripping onto a rinsed area. For the best results, contact your Hotsy dealer to help you select the best detergent for your application. To Stop 1.
• Clean filter screen on detergent inlet line periodically. • Flush the pressure washer system with antifreeze if storing for an extended period of time, refer to Storage for details. Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04 Page 11...
Use 5/8 inch minimum hose. Check for debris clogging inlet screen. Trigger of trigger gun released. Squeeze trigger. Water must be spray- ing for burner to light. Page 12 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
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IMPORTANT If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions listed do not correct the problem, contact the local authorized Hotsy Service Center. The Hotsy Service Center can be identified by visiting www.hotsy.com or by calling 1-800-525-1976.
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DETAIL SEE COIL OUTLET ILLUS. RECTIFIER (REVERSED DETAIL SEE VIEW) CONTROL 14, 55 ILLUS. 5 10 DETAIL SEE BURNER ILLUS. Figure 9 - Exploded View Left Side Page 14 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
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Clamp, Hose, UNI .46-.54 ST Order Amount Needed In Feet 867368 Hose, 1/4", Push-On, Fuel Line 780456 Washer, 5/8", Flat, SAE 983013 Wheel & Tire, 6.5" Steel Rim, 12.5" Tire Page 16 Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04...
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661257 Street Elbow 1/4" 783813 Motor 698019 Nipple 1/8" x 1/4" Hose 630730 Coupling 676640 Blower Fan Standard hardware item available locally. Not Shown Replacement Parts 875490 Filter Element Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04 Page 17...
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* Part available in kit (See below) 20** 70-150318 Valve Seat 38 70-140051 Washer ** Part available in kit ONLY (See below) 21** 70-120200 Valve Plate 39 70-140103 Spring Washer Hotsy 781SS, 871SS, 921SS • 97-6642 • Rev. 9/04 Page 25...
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Hotsy will at its option repair or replace any part covered by this warranty which is defective under normal use for one year at no charge for parts or labor. All defects must be verified by an authorized Hotsy service location.