North Star M1578111F User Manual

M1578111F

ITEM NUMBERS: 1578111, 1578171 1578131, 1578181

1578151, 1578201

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.

- 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 1-800-270-0810.

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

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Hazard Signal Word Definitions

Table of Contents

Important Safety Rules .......................................... 4,5

Warning Label Locations ....................................... 6

Assembly Instructions………………………………….. 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………. 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11

Operation Instructions ........................................…12-16

Water Supply……………….………………………..12 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions…………………..13 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance..14 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…….15 Applying Chemicals..………………………………..16

Maintenance and Storage..................................….17-19

Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Schedule…17 Pump Oil Change….………………………………...18 Long Term Storage………………………………….19 Winter Storage……………………………………….19

Troubleshooting ...................................……...........….20

Specifications .....................….................................…21

Parts Explosions ....................................................… 22,23

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. Do not direct spray at people or animals.

-If skin injection happens, seek IMMEDIATE surgical treatment.

-Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, use a piece of cardboard to check for leaks.

-Do not use unit if exterior hose damage is evident. Make sure all fittings are tight before starting. Relieve system pressure before servicing.

-Know how to stop engine and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

-Make sure accessories meet the unit's temperature and pressure limits.

-Stop engine, bleed pressure, and engage spray gun safety lock before leaving unit

unattended.

3.) Risk of fire and explosion.

Hot exhaust fumes from engine can cause fire. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

-Position muffler at least 7 feet from combustible objects.

-Before adding fuel, stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Do not

add fuel when engine is running or still hot. No smoking near engine.

-Do not pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and

ignite fuel. Use a UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine. Wipe up

fuel spills immediately.

-Only store and handle fuel outdoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect

inside an enclosure. Explosion can result.

-Do not change or add to exhaust system. Fire can result.

-Do not change or add fuel tanks or fuel lines. Fire can result.

-Before each use, check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks. Any fuel leak is a fire

hazard. Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine.

-During transportation take precautions to make sure pressure washer will not tip

over and cause a fuel leak fire hazard.

4.) Poisonous gas.

This machine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You

CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.

-ONLY run machine outdoors and away from air intakes.

-NEVER run machine inside homes, garages, sheds, or other semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN IF you run a fan or open doors and windows.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this machine, shut it off and get to

fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

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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.

-Different chemicals may interact dangerously with each other, always follow chemical manufacturer directions before switching chemicals.

-Calculate the correct amount of chemical to mix, dispose of excess chemical per the manufacturer instructions.

-Never spray flammable liquids.

6.) Risk of electrocution.

Electricity can kill you. Keep water away from electrical outlets and electrical devices.

7.) Flying objects.

Small particles may fly out while spraying. Wear safety glasses. Serious eye injury can occur. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. If nozzle is not secure it will become a projectile.

8.) Fall hazard.

Pressure washer creates puddles and slippery surfaces. Keep good footing and balance. Serious injury can occur.

-Wear footwear cabable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces.

-Gun kicks back. Hold with both hands.

-Do not overreach or stand on unstable supports.

-Do not stand on ladders or scaffolding.

-Do not place pressure washer on soft or unstable ground.

CAUTION

1.) Hot muffler.

You can be burned by muffler. Do not touch.

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Warning Label Locations

START-UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Attach garden hose.

2. Attach pressure hose.

3. Attach gun and lance.

4. Turn water supply ON.

5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump.

6. Insert nozzle.

7. Start engine.

SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn engine OFF.

2. Turn water supply OFF.

3. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure.

4. Remove garden hose.

5. Remove pressure hose.

6. Turn fuel valve OFF (if equipped).

WARNING

1.) Skin puncture hazard. Do

not direct spray at people or animals. Seek IMMEDIATE surgical treatment.

2.) Risk of fire and explosion.

Do not add fuel when engine is running or still hot.

3.) Breathing hazard.

Poisonous fumes from engine can kill you. Do not operate indoors even if ventilated.

4.) Risk of electrocution.

Keep water away from electric outlets and electric devices.

5.) Read owner's man ual.

Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are

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Engine and pump not shown for clarity.

not followed.

Part No. 38570

NOTE: Only one set of labels is used per machine. Labels may be placed on right or left side of machine. Both locations are shown. Use the location that does not obstruct viewing labels.

Call 1-800-270-0810 to order new labels.

Instruction Label Warning Label muffler caution located on engine)

: Part No. 32538

: Part No. 38570 (includes hot

Assembly Instructions

I.) Unpack

Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes. Separate and identify the components found in both

boxes.

Base Handle

Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag

Pressure Hose

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

II.) Hardware Bag

Vented fill cap

1578111, 1578131

Vented dipstick

1578151 only

T- Handle Knob – Qty 2

Part # 38578

Assembly Instructions

Carriage Bolt – Qty 2

Flange Nut – Qty 6

Part # 82019

Gun Hook – Qty 2

Part # 38509

Hose Hook – Qty 1

Part # 38510

Nozzle – Qty 5

Part # 38531

Part # 82233

Grommet – Qty 5

Part # 35198

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