Table Of Contents - North Star 1572081 Owner's Manual

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
Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Components: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Hardware Bag: .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Prepare Water Pump: ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Battery Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Elevating or lowering your pressure washer ....................................................................................................................... 14
Outdoor Use Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Install Spark Arrestor (if Required) ...................................................................................................................................... 15
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Follow Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Check/Add Oil to Pump ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Check/Add Engine Oil ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Inspect Fuel System/Check for Leaks ................................................................................................................................. 18
Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle .............................................................................................................. 19
Attach High Pressure Hose to Water Outlet ........................................................................................................................ 20
Prime the Water Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Start-Up Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Start the Engine to Power the Pump. .................................................................................................................................. 22
Apply Cleaning Chemical (If Desired) ................................................................................................................................. 23
Begin High Pressure Spray ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Between-Use Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Prepare Pressure Washer for Freezing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 25
Prepare Engine for Long Term Storage ............................................................................................................................... 26
Prepare Pressure Washer for Storage ................................................................................................................................. 26
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 27
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 27
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 27
Follow Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................................ 27
Keep Pressure Washer Clean ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Inspect Spray System ......................................................................................................................................................... 28

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