North Star 1572041 Owner's Manual

North Star 1572041 Owner's Manual

Cold water, belt drive pressure washer (for portable outdoor use only)
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Cold Water, Belt Drive Pressure Washer
Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Maintenance, & Storage
This pressure washer produces cold water high pressure spray. Cleaning chemicals may be incorporated into the
spray if desired. The pressure pump for this equipment is powered by a gasoline internal combustion engine.
WARNING: SPECIAL HAZARDS
 CO Poisoning: Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide
poisoning and possible death if inhaled. ONLY run pressure washer OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, away
from windows, vents and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the
pressure washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY.
 Injection Injury: High-pressure spray can pierce skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. Such an injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage.
 Flying Debris: High-pressure spray can cause flying debris and possible surface damage.
 Electric shock: Operating equipment in wet conditions or near water can cause electric shock.
 Chemical Exposure: Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous.
 Fire/Explosion: Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from engine
can ignite combustible materials.
 Burns: Pressure Washer pump and engine are hot surfaces that can cause burn injuries.
Detailed safety information about these hazards appears throughout this manual.
Inspect Upon Delivery: FIRST! Inspect for missing or damaged components. See "Initial Set-Up" section for where
to report missing or damaged parts.
Add Engine Oil: Engine is shipped without oil. See engine manual for instructions on capacity and viscosity
recommendations.
Replace Temporary Pump Oil Plug: Pump is shipped with oil but with temporary shipping plug. Check pump oil
level before starting and replace temporary shipping plug with permanent oil fill plug provided within plastic bag
containing this Owners's Manual.
Water Flow Requirements: Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer's flow
rate (see "Operations", section for detail), and that your water is clean and particle free.
Chemical Spraying: Use only approved pressure washer chemicals designed for high-pressure use. Use chemical
adjustment knob to regulate cleaning power (on select units).
Storage: Do not allow water to freeze in the pump, hose, or spray gun(s). See "Storage" for more information.
Maintenance Schedule: Engine and pump require periodic inspection and servicing to keep pressure washer
functioning efficiently. See "Maintenance Schedule Summary" for frequency of servicing.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Owner's Manual
(For Portable Outdoor Use only)

Equipment Protection Quick Facts

Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
M1572041G.1
ITEM NUMBER: 1572041, 1572042
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________

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  • Page 1: Equipment Protection Quick Facts

    M1572041G.1 ITEM NUMBER: 1572041, 1572042 SERIAL NUMBER: _____________ Owner’s Manual Cold Water, Belt Drive Pressure Washer (For Portable Outdoor Use only) Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Maintenance, & Storage This pressure washer produces cold water high pressure spray. Cleaning chemicals may be incorporated into the spray if desired.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 .................................
  • Page 3 Change Pump Oil ................................28 Drive Belt Maintenance ............................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................30 PARTS EXPLOSION- MODEL #1572041, 1572042- REV G.1 .................. 31 PARTS LIST- MODEL # 1572041, 1572042-REV G.1 ....................32 PUMP EXPLODED VIEW- NSB3540 (A1572041) ...................... 33 PARTS LIST- PUMP MODEL# NSB3540 (A1572041) ....................34 PUMP EXPLODED VIEW- NSSHFB5030 (A1572042) ....................
  • Page 4: About Your Pressure Washer

    About Your Pressure Washer Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Pressure Washer! Site Location. Intended for outdoor use only. It is designed for long life, dependability, and top Personal Protection. Wear safety apparel during performance. operation, including safety glasses with side and top Intended Use.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications MODEL Model # 1572041 1572042 FLOW OUTPUT PSI (bar) 4000 (276) 3000 (207) GPM (l/Min) 3.5 (13.2) 5 (18.9) Max Water Temp 140° F (60°C) 140° F (60°C) ENGINE Engine Honda GX390 Honda GX 390 Horsepower 390 cc 390 cc...
  • Page 6: Component Identification

    Component Identification 1. Nozzle Holder: Portable device that will 10. Trigger: Actuate to allow pressurized water clip on your belt. Stores Nozzles. to flow out of spray gun. 2. Nozzle: Change nozzles for different spray 11. Pump Oil Fill: Add pump oil here. Replace patterns.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER (red) indicates a hazardous situation, which if DANGER not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 8: Safety Labeling

    Safety Labeling Safety Decal Locations WARNING: ALWAYS make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels from NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810. On-Product Warning Labels Location Part numbers Description Rotating Machinery...
  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals To order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
  • Page 10: Initial Set-Up

    Initial Set-Up Step 1. Inspect & Unpack Upon receiving your item check for missing or damaged parts. See “Component Identification” section of this manual for a diagram of the pressure washer and its components. For missing or damaged components, please contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810. ...
  • Page 11: Hardware Bag

    Hardware Bag NOZZLES QTY 5 (Model# 1572041) PART# 38532 (Model# 1572042) PART# 788766 NOZZLE HOLDER QTY 1 PART# 788696 5/16" FLANGE NUT 5/16" WASHER QTY 4 QTY 4 Part# 82019 Part# 82021 5/16" X 2" FLANGE BOLT QTY 4 Part# 82018...
  • Page 12: Step 2. Assembly Of Pressure Washer

    Step 2. Assembly of Pressure Washer Connect High Pressure Hose 4. Connect one end of the chemical hose to the Note: Remove contents from pallet and assembly can chemical injector barb. occur at this time or in conjunction with Step 4 5.
  • Page 13: Outdoor Use Only

    Outdoor Use Only Select a suitable outdoor location: Airflow: 1. Never run the pressure washer in an enclosed 1. Situate so there is adequate clearance around or partially enclosed location such as a building, pressure washer to allow for airflow – at least 7 garage, barn, shed, or house.
  • Page 14: Install Spark Arrestor (If Required)

    Install Spark Arrestor (if Required) Equip engine with spark arrestor if machine will be used near any ignitable forest, brush, or grassy land. (See engine Owner’s Manual provided to determine if the engine is already equipped.) Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Follow Safety Rules for Operation set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the pressure washer who has not read the Owner's After you have checked and fueled the equipment Manual and been instructed on its safe use. and positioned it in a suitable worksite, it is time to Adult control only.
  • Page 16: Preparing For Operation

    Preparing for Operation Never pull by hose. Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose or connections could fail and Make sure that any regular maintenance has been result in catastrophic high pressure release of fluid as performed as prescribed in “Maintenance &...
  • Page 17: Inspect Fuel System/Check For Leaks

    Always follow these general safety rules when - Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least fueling: 1/2" of empty space below the fill neck to allow for 1) Turn pressure washer off and allow to cool for at fuel expansion.
  • Page 18: Connect Hoses, Water Supply, And Spray Nozzle

    4. Connect the other end of the ¾” hose to the Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket pump. Make sure the connection hose will not 1572041 72 seconds 1572042 46 seconds kink. 5. Fill the tank to desired level.
  • Page 19 lower the spray impact produced. Select the CAUTION: Adding Chemicals to Feed Tank appropriate nozzle for the job based on the following Certain chemicals, such as bleach or those table: containing muriatic acid, will cause pump damage Color of Nozzle: Spray Used For: if introduced upstream through the pump's water...
  • Page 20: Prime The Water Supply

    It protects the pump from damage because no  chemical passes through the pump. It mixes the cleaning chemical into a low pressure  spray. Cleaning chemicals applied under low pressure adhere better to the surface being cleaned, allowing the formula time to react and remove dirt more effectively.
  • Page 21: Start-Up Procedures

    Apply Cleaning Chemical (If Desired) 3. Submerge the suction strainer connected to the 1. Make sure the chemical injector is properly set up braided chemical hose into a bucket containing the according to the instructions in Step 2, "Set Up for chemical solution.
  • Page 22: Begin High Pressure Spray

    Begin High Pressure Spray 4. Put on one of the high-pressure spray nozzles WARNING: High Pressure Spraying (always relieve system pressure first and follow Safety instructions for attaching a nozzle).  Keep spray away from people. Never direct 5. Clear the cleaning area of all persons. Keep discharge stream at or near any person.
  • Page 23: Shutdown

    Shutdown Stop the engine using the following steps: WARNING: Injury Never disconnect the high-pressure hose from the pump or spray gun while the system is pressurized. Relieve pressure by squeezing the spray gun trigger after the engine is turned OFF. 1.
  • Page 24: Storage

    Storage When you are finished using the pressure washer, you 1. Drain the water from the high pressure hose and must prepare the sprayer for storage and store it in a spray gun by depressing the trigger on the spray proper location.
  • Page 25: Prepare Pressure Washer For Storage

     Add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline (following manufacturer's instructions) Fuel stabilizer steps: a. Ensure gas tank is full. b. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank. c. Run pressure washer with high pressure hose at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
  • Page 26: Maintenance & Repair

    Maintenance & Repair WARNING: Maintenance Hazards ALWAYS shut off water supply, bleed water pressure, turn off engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the pressure washer. After servicing, make sure all guards and cover shields are replaced before using. Maintenance Schedule Summary Item Frequency...
  • Page 27: Clean Inlet Filter

    Clean Inlet Filter WARNING: High Pressure Fluid Clean the inlet filter before each use. Injection Hazard High pressure fluid discharge from leaks WARNING: Filter Disposal (even pin-sized) or ruptured components can When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous pierce skin and inject fluid into the body. chemicals have been used with the filter and take Injection injury can result in blood poisoning any precautions that may be recommended by...
  • Page 28: Check Tire Pressure

    Tension Spec New Belt Used Belt Model# Model# Rib/strand Deflections Distance: 0.2 in. 0.2 in. 1572042 1572041 Rib/Strand Deflection Force 6.2 lb. 4.2 lb. Oil Fill Cap Oil Fill Cap Deflection Distance Sight Glass Drain Plug Sight Glass...
  • Page 29 Note: Some general rules of belt tension are:  The ideal tension is the lowest tension without belt slippage  Over tightening decreases belt and bearing life.  Keep belts clean and free of foreign material that may cause slippage ...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered pressure washer malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. Some corrective actions can be performed by the operator or maintenance personnel, and others may require assistance of a qualified Service Center. ENGINE WILL NOT START Solutions Causes...
  • Page 31: Parts Explosion- Model #1572041, 1572042- Rev G.1

    Parts Explosion- Model #1572041, 1572042- Rev G.1...
  • Page 32: Parts List- Model # 1572041, 1572042-Rev G.1

    Parts List- Model # 1572041, 1572042-Rev G.1 Item Part # Description Unit Item Part # Description Unit 221222 Chemical Strainer 789076 Engine Guard Bracket 777165 1/4” Braided Chemical Hose 2005 Pulley 2BK36H 38532 Nozzle 5 Pack 3.5 2041 777790 1” Bushing 788766 Nozzle 5 Pack 5.5...
  • Page 33: Pump Exploded View- Nsb3540 (A1572041)

    Pump Exploded View- NSB3540 (A1572041)
  • Page 34: Parts List- Pump Model# Nsb3540 (A1572041)

    Parts List- Pump Model# NSB3540 (A1572041) Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description CO3200000700 Cap, 3/8" CO0205005000 Con. Rod Assy. CO2811008400 Washer (7 x 22 x 1.5) CO3019003300 Outer Seeger / Snap Ring CO3609001400 Screw, M8 x 55 CO3201002600 Oil Indicator CO3202001800...
  • Page 35: Pump Exploded View- Nsshfb5030 (A1572042)

    Pump Exploded View- NSSHFB5030 (A1572042)
  • Page 36: Parts List-Pump Model# Nsshfb5030 (A1572042)

    Parts List-Pump Model# NSSHFB5030 (A1572042) Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description Not Available Screw CO2811008200 Washer (8.4 x 16 x 1.5) CO3202011200 Plug, 1/4" CO0202002400 Ceramic Bushing Not Available Pump Manifold CO2812009400 Washer CO2811008400 Washer (16.7 x 22 x 1.5) CO1210003900 O-ring (1.78 x 7.66) CO3200000700 Plug, 1/8"...
  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    NorthStar Product Warranty Item # Consumer Warranty Period Commercial Warranty Period 1572041, 1572042 4 years from date of purchase by user 2 years from date of purchase by user NorthStar Pump Warranty Item # Consumer Warranty Period...
  • Page 38 Assembled by Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, MN 55306 NorthernTool.com...

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