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GNE 1578172GN Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Manual
Pressure Washer:
surfaces with high pressure water.
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Engine is shipped without oil.
- Before starting engine, fill engine oil.
- See engine manual for engine oil requirements.
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)
- 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
1-800-822-0295
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Call GNE Product Support 1-800-822-0295
M1578112GNC
ITEM NUMBERS: 1578172GN, 1578182GN,
Machine that cleans dirty
WARNING
1578202GN, 1577543GN,
1577544GN

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  • Page 1 M1578112GNC ITEM NUMBERS: 1578172GN, 1578182GN, 1578202GN, 1577543GN, 1577544GN Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer: Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water. WARNING Read this manual. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. Engine is shipped without oil.
  • Page 2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Rules ........…. Warning Label Locations ........…. Assembly Instructions…………………………………... 7 Machine Component Identification……………………. 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11 Operation Instructions ........… Water Supply……………….……………………………. 12 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions………………………. 13 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance……. 14 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…………...

  • 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 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: Warning Label Locations

    Warning Label Locations START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to 4. Turn water supply ON. relieve system pressure. 5.

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    Separate and identify the components found in the box/boxes. Pressure Hose Handle Engine/Pump/Base Assembly Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag * Depending in model, components may appear differently than illustrated Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call GNE Product Support 1-800-822-0295...
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions II.) Hardware Bag Vented fill cap Carriage Bolt – Qty 2 Flange Nut – Qty 2 1577543GN,1577544GN Part # 82233 Part # 82019 Nylock Nut – Qty 2 Part # 777495 Gun Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38509 Hose Hook –...
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto the gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hook onto the handle and gun hook onto base as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate.

  • Page 10: Machine Component Identification

    Machine Component Identification 1.) Handle. Designed for easy cart movement. 2.) Hose Hook. Store hose on hook. (Position depends on model, see Assembly Instructions section.) 3.) Pressure Hose. Attach quick couplers to gun and water outlet. 4.) Chemical Hose. Submerge in cleaning solution.

  • Page 11: Pump Oil Cap And Pump Component Identification

    Operation Instructions...

  • Page 12: Operation Instructions

    Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket 1577543GN 100 seconds 1577544GN 100 seconds 1578172GN 100 seconds 1578182GN 84 seconds 1578202GN 72 seconds 3.) The water supply garden hose must have an inside diameter of at least 5/8”. If the hose is more than 100 ft.

  • Page 13: Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions

    Operation Instructions Start-Up Instructions Shut-Down Instructions 1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach spray gun to lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 4.

  • Page 14: Spray Gun Safety Lock And Attaching The Lance

    Operation Instructions Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge. spray gun spray gun safety lock * Note: Depending on model, gun may appear differently. Attaching the Lance Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. Note: The o-rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench.

  • Page 15: Installing Nozzles And Quick Connect Hoses

    Operation Instructions To install a nozzle pull back the collar and push the nozzle into the coupler. Once the connection is made, pull on the nozzle to make sure it is secure. coupler lance nozzle collar collar completely collar NOT completely pushed out.

  • Page 16: 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. (See Pump Component Identification section for chemical injector location.) 4.) Squeeze the spray gun trigger.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Pump Oil Change

    4) With the pump in a level position add oil to the pump (see capacities below). For Comet and GNE pumps: Use Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (part# COCP2101) or Mobil1 15W50 synthetic oil.

  • Page 19: Long Term Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Long Term Storage Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine. Winter Storage Protect your pump, hose, and gun from freezing. Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent, funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 6 oz.) 1.) Follow the storage instructions listed above.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call GNE Product Support 1-800-822-0295...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications 1578172GN PSI (bar) 3000 (207) GPM (l/min) 2.5 (9.4) Max Water Temp 140F (60C) Noise Level 78 dB 34” x 21” x 38” Dimensions (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) L x W x H Weight 96 lb (44kg) 1578182GN...

  • Page 22: Parts Exploded View

    Parts Exploded View-Rev C Item Numbers: 1578172GN, 1578182GN, 1578202GN, 1577543GN, 1577544GN, Depending on model, components may appear differently.
  • Page 23 780223GB Handle 779761 Hose hook 38578 Knob 779924GB Base 12278 Wheel 305200 Wheel Retainer 1578172GN, 1578182GN, 50’ Pressure Hose 38525 1578202GN 25’ Pressure Hose 1577543GN, 1577544GN 38524 777915 Hose Quick Couple Nipple 777914 Hose Quick Coupler 780455 Spray Gun Quick Coupler...

  • Page 24: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump Explosions...
  • Page 25 Pump Explosions-cont’d REF# PART# DESCRIPTION MODEL 790692 Comet AXD 2530G Pump 1577544GN 789205 Cat 4DNX Pump 1578172GN 788598 Cat 3SPX Pump 1578182GN 38520 Cat 66DX Pump 1578202GN 779827 Comet VRX 2528G Pump 1577543GN 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug 4027 Inlet Filter Washer 1577543GN 3/8”...

  • Page 26: Pump Breakdowns

    Comet AXD Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 27 Comet AXD Pump Exploded View Part # Description Ref # Part # Description Ref # CO3202001800 CO3200001700 PORT PLUG, AXD COMET PUMP CO3609001400 SCREW, M8 X 55 CO2409009100 PISTON CHECK VALVE KIT,AXD UNL NOT AVAILABLE MANIFOLD CO1210046000 O-RING CO3202001800 CO2409008600 CHECK VALVE O-RING,OIL PLUG - WOBBLE CO1210004900...
  • Page 28 Pump Exploded View- Cat 4DNX Pump Ref# DESCRIPTION Ref# DESCRIPTION Not Available Screw Kit #1 Seal CA547153 Bearing Cover Not Available Seal Case CA14041 O-Ring, Bearing Cover CA13976 O-Ring for Seal Case CA55337 Oil Seal Kit #1 Seal CA14488 Inner Ball Bearing CA17428 O-Ring, Inlet CA547048...
  • Page 29 Pump Exploded View- Cat 66DX...
  • Page 30 Pump Exploded View- Cat 66DX Ref# DESCRIPTION Ref# DESCRIPTION Not Available Screw Not Available Screw CA547084 Bearing Cover CA31643 Adapter Mount Assembly CA14041 O-Ring, Bearing Cover CA547797 Handle, Adjusting CA125351 Oil Seal CA547798 Adjusting Cap Not Available Inner Ball Bearing CA548671 Lock Nut CA547020...
  • Page 31 Pump Exploded View- Cat 66DX...
  • Page 32 Pump Exploded View- Comet VRX 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 33 Pump Exploded View- Comet VRX 3609 0195 Screw 0801 0066 Detergent Injector 3202 0276 Plug 1210 0170 O-Ring Regulation Valve 1410 0322 1802 0219 Detergent Injector Kit Spring 2811 0117 Washer 0204 0051 Bushing 3605 0104 Special Screw 1802 0216 Spring 1210 0392 O-Ring 3003 0033 Ball 1210 0470 O-Ring...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover any personal injury or damage to surrounding property caused by failure of any part. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and GNE assumes no other responsibility or liability outside that expressed within this warranty.
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  • Page 36 Distributed by: 20195 S. Diamond Lake Rd., STE 100 Rogers, MN 55374...

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