North Star MA 1578111D User's Manual
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1. chemical injector water outlet moter inlet Bi ote Discard shipping plug and o ring A Operation Instructions Water Supply 1 2 5 Make sure the water supply is clean Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance An insufficient water supply will damage your pump Make sure the water supply is steady and is 20 over the rated flow of your pump Use a stopwatch to time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket with your garden hose The bucket must fill faster than the times listed in the table below Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket A1577541 100 seconds A1573981 84 seconds A1573981 58 seconds A1578111 100 seconds A1578131 84 seconds A1578151 72 seconds A1578171 100 seconds A1578181 84 seconds A1578201 72 seconds The water supply garden hose must have an inside diameter of at least 5 8 If the hose is more than 100 ft long the diameter must be at least 3 4 Never use a reservoir tank as a water source Drawing water out of a tank may cause pump cavitation and damage to your pump This pressure washer is designed for a pressurized water source such as a city water faucet However the water source pressure must not exceed 115 psi 8 bar Always use a flexible rubber hose for your water supply Do not use rigid piping A Operation Instructions Start Up Instructions Insert nozzle Start engine Nogsens2. 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 R vol ACAUTION 1 Hot muffler You can be burned by muffler Do not touch Save These Instructions Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification AIS77541 shipping plug ata eres il sop f chemical injector Outlet g A1573701 Wees adjustment chemical injector te tet eg AL chemical injector Petiele A1573981 ri Age oder ii capt ie shipping plug chemical instal ventad injector Ed A1578131 preceure mm weens pug 1578171 instal vented fit cop pressure dier Injector vatar outlet water init remove shipping tape water outlet water inlet A1578181 oil oap A1578151 ie mL IT IE nd ee chemical injector vatar outlet 41578201 remove shipping tape sil cop pr Een
3. 82143 RY Shattkey 1 A18578181 8131 B201 sop ist 620 i 20 2212 chemical Svane T a 21 777165 v Chemical Hose 3 EI 22 777837 38 sug 1 SEA 15
4. piece of garden hose or equivalent funnel and RV antifreeze approximately 6 oz 1 Follow the storage instructions listed above 2 Disconnect spark plug cable Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and the fuel valve is OFF 3 Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet see illustration 4 Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel pull the engine recoil until antifreeze comes out the pump outlet 5 Drain all water from the high pressure hose Depress trigger on gun and drain all water out of gun lance 12 Troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start SOLUTION A B Low Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION GD EF GH No chemical injection SOLUTION T J K L Cause Solution A Low oil shutdown See engine manual for oil requirements B Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions C Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual D Plugged pump inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual E Wrong nozzle Make sure high pressure nozzle is being used F Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle check for blockage G Worn nozzle Replace nozzle H Leak in pressure hose Replace pressure hose T Wrong nozzle Make sure chemical nozzle is being used J Back pressure from extra long discharge hose Try shorter hose K Leak in chemical siphon hose Replace h
5. valve 5 Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug see engine owners manual Maintenance Schedule What to Check When To Check What to Do Inlet Filter Each Use Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water Visually inspect pressure hose and hose couplings Replace Pressure Hose Each Use hose if any of the following is evident hose coupling is damaged wire mesh is exposed or damaged hose is permanently kinked or flattened outer hose cover is blistered or loose Bolts Each Use Tighten any loose bolts Engine Oil See engine manual See engine manual for oil change instructions Pump Oil After 1 50hrs Change pump oil See pump oil change instructions on next then 3mo 500hr AWARNING Skin injection hazard High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation Make sure all fittings are tight before applying pressure Relieve system pressure before N servicing Do not check for leaks with hand Instead use a piece of cardboard to check for leaks if skin injection happens seek immediate Surgical Treatment 10 A Maintenance and Storage Pump Oil Change 1 Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil then remove the oil fill cap and oil drain plug 2 Allow the used oil to drain completely then reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely 3 Please dispose of used oil in a manner t
6. NOR EIE MA1578111D ITEM NUMBERS 1573701 A1573981 1577541 1578111 A1578171 A1578131 Proven Performance w A1578181 A1578151 A1578201 Bar Industrias Faribault MN 55021 Owner s Manual Pressure Washer Pump For high pressure cleaning machines e A WARNING Read this manual Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed 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 Remove shipping plug and install dipstick General Pumps See pump oil cap section of this manual Closely inspect all components lf 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 92006 Northern Tool Equipment Hazard nal Word Definitions A 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 ADANGER DANGER red indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING orange in
7. Shut Attach garden hose to water inlet Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun Attach spray gun to lance Turn water supply ON Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump own 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 AWARNING Skin puncture hazard High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation Do not direct spray at people or animals f 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 fitings are tight before starting Relieve system pressure before servicing Know how to stop engine and bleed pressures quickly Be thoroughly familiar with the controis Make sure accessories meet the unit s temperature and pressure limits Stop engine and bleed pressures before leaving unit unattended A Operation Instructions gt plying 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 4 Squeeze the spray gun trigger The chemical injector will draw the che
8. acturer 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 previous sold 14 Parts Explosion Rev D aear76e4 marao A1573981 KITT RIGE METANTA Pad Descriptor Oy Moar T f 38514 Comet VAX Pump 1 A157547 Tem Part Desorption Tiy Modar 35811 Gonoral TP 2530 1 ATS7701 777185 W PVC Hose 14 AISTSTTT TOT 35812 Goneralezs040 1 A1s73981 779404 Comet BxD Pump 1 A187811 8201 38518 Cat 3DX Pump asray 7 38584 Easy Sian Valve EE ETD 38516 Comet AXD Pump 1 ats7ei3i 77765 Cat SSP Pump Ats78181 8201 38517 Comet ZWD Pump 1 atsvatst B 7rraaT SE Strooi Tee T RTSTBITTBTET 38520 Cat 6sbx Pump 1 A157820 8201 2777815 Quick Connect T al Sagie Thermal Vave T AIS78171 8787 Outlot Plug 777836 Thermal Vave A1578201 3701 a a027 riet Fiter TREER 3707 soet 38181118131 10 22585 Pop OF Vane T A1578161 8207 sist 35814 Pop Off Valve A1573701 38596 inlet Fiter a a1578171 818 22392 Pop Off Valve 1 _A1573981 35169 Inet Fiter 1578201 18 35813 Maree niet 1 A157701 3087 a rran e a Hose Bas 1 TSO Ger 19 e2141 ane x 1 5 Sha Key 1 A157111 8171 Fitting 8201 B2142 3 16 x2 Shat key 1 A1573701 SO Tree Hose Camp 2 A1578171 8187
9. dicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION yellow indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION CAUTION yellow used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage fg01453 Table of Contents A Important Safety Rules Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component ldentificatio A Operation Instructions Water Supply Start Up Shut Down Instruction Applying Chemicals A Maintenance and Storage 7 Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Schedul Pump Oil Change Troubleshooting Specifications Parts Explosions A Important Safety Rules AWARNING 1 Read owner s manual completely Serious injury or death can result it 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 Hf 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 dama
10. ge 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 meel the units 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 bumed or seriously injured when handing tuel Position muffer at least 7 feet from combustible objects Before adding fuel stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Do not add tuel when engine is running or stil hot No smoking near engine Do not pump fuel directly into engine at gas station Static charge can build and ignite tuel Use a UL approved fuel container to transter gas to the engine Wipe up fuel spils immediately Oniy 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 resul Do not change or add tuel tanks or fuel Iines 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 haza
11. hat is compatible with the environment We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash pour it on the ground or down the drain 4 With the pump in a level position fill to the half way point on the oil sight glass see pump oil capacities below For Comet pumps use Universal Tractor Transmission Oil or Mobilt synthetic oil 15W50 For Cat pumps use SAE30 non detergent oil or Cat Pump Oil Item 22158 A1577541 A1573701 A1573981 fillcap fill cap i cap drain plug 4 drain plug 4 Sightglass grain aa sight glass Oil capacity 3 4 oz 10L ON capacity 11 oz 33L Oil capacity 14 oz 41 L 1578111 A1578131 A1578151 m fill cap fill cap fill cap 1 drain plug N sight glass Sight glass sight glass pug sigeg aeit drain plug Oil capacity 4 3 oz 13L Oil capacity 5 7 oz 17L Oil capacity 10 3 oz 30L A1578171 A1578181 A1578201 fill cap fill cap fill cape d P amp o sight glass sight glass grein plug drain plug drain plug Sight glass Oil capacity 8 5 0z 25L Oil capacity 10 2 oz 30L Oil capacity 22 6 oz 62L A 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
12. mical into the water stream 5 Apply chemicals evenly onto the cleaning surface Allow the chemicals to react with the dirt then clean at high pressure with green nozzle 6 Never use more chemical than is necessary to clean the surface 7 To clean the chemical injector draw water through the strainer until all the chemical is purged from the system pump ee me J gee Pump outlet B ii chemical St strainer AWARNING 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 A Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Mode Before performing any maintenance on the pressure washer it must be placed in maintenance mode 1 Tum off engine 2 Turn off water supply 3 Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure 4 Shut off fuel
13. ose use hose clamps i necessary L Chemical strainer not submerged Make sure strainer is completely submerged Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call Northstar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 13 Specifications A1577541 A1573701 PSI 2700 PSI 2000 GPM 25 GPM 30 Max Water Temp T40 F Max Water Temp 140 F Power 5 6 5hp Gas engine Power 5 6 5 hp Gas engine Shaft size Si keyed Shaft size Si keyed Nozzle size 3 0 Nozzle size 4 0 A1573981 1578111 PSI 3000 PSI 2700 GPM 40 GPM 25 Max Water Temp 40 F Max Water Temp 140 F Power 17 13 hp Gas engine Power 5 6 5hp Gas engine Shaft size T keyed Shaft size Si keyed Nozzle size 45 Nozzle size 730 A1578171 A1578131 PSI 2750 PSI 3000 GPM 25 GPM 30 Max Water Temp 140 F Max Water Temp 40 F Power 5 6 5hp Gas engine Power hp Gas engine Shaft size Sk keyed Shaft size T keyed Nozzle size 73 0 Nozzle size 735 1578181 A1578151 PSI 3200 PSI 4000 GPM 30 GPM 35 Max Water Temp 40 F Max Water Temp T40 F Power amp Shp Gas engine Power 11 13hp Gas engine Shaft size T keyed Shaft size 1 keyed Nozzle size 7 5 Nozzle size 735 11578201 PSI 4000 GPM 3 5 Max Water Temp 140 F Power 17 13hp Gas engine Shaft size 1 keyed Nozzle size 7 5 The manuf
14. rd 4 Poisonous gas This machine gives off carbon monoxide a poisonous gas that can kill you You CANNOT smell t see it or taste it ONLY run machine outdoors and away from air intakes NEVER run machine inside homes garages sheds or other semi enciosed spaces These spaces can trap poisonous gases EVEN IF you run a fan or open doors and windows if you start to teel 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 Save These Instructions A Important Safety Rules t AWARNING 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
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