North Star M1578111F User's Manual
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1. 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 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 and bleed pressures before leaving unit unattended 13 A Operation Instructions Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge PS GGI gt PCC W 40 COCO SSSS PCC SS88S pisses GO SN sprav aun spray gun safety lock Attaching the Lance l i S88 PPP SSIS CPP WS 40 ne F HI gt Al Dooe ses Doere sxx 20 SN lance e N k spin on coupler Tighten spin on coupler hand tight Note The o rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench A Operation Instructions Installing Nozzles To install a nozzle pull back the collar and push the nozzle into the couple2. 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 Save These Instructions A Important Safety Rules A 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 t
3. 3 4 SS HI gt pump outlet LL I UD a pump inlet es saad chemical a strainer 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 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 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
4. Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 7 A Assembly Instructions II Hardware Bag Le EN Vented fill cap 1578111 1578131 E Vented dipstick 1578151 only Carriage Bolt Qty 2 Flange Nut Qty 6 Part 82233 Part 82019 Gun Hook Qty 2 Part 38509 Hose Hook Qty 1 Part 38510 Nozzle Qty 5 Grommet Qty 5 LA KNOR oe Part 38531 Part 35198 Part 38578 fig01860 8 A Assembly Instructions III Handle Assembl Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t handle knobs Spin a flange nut backwards onto the hose hook and each gun hook see hook detail Mount the hose hook and gun hooks onto the handle as shown Make sure the top gun hook points back and the bottom gun hook points forward Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate Press nozzles into grommets according to the colors indicated on the handle decal Sees 1 2 3 4 5 6 handle hose hook nozzles grommets gun EN Hook Detail flange nut ae AAMT Machine Component Identification 1 Handle Designed for easy cart movement 2 Hose Hook Store hose on hook 3 Pressure Hose Attach quick couplers to gun and water outlet 4 Chemica
5. 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 page 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 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 A Maintenance and Storage Pump Oil Change 1 2 3 x Ww Place a suitable container below the pump to catch used oil then remove the oil fill cap and oil drain plug Allow the used oil to drain completely then reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely Please dispose of 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 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 Un
6. a potentially AWARN N G hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION yellow indicates a potentially ACAUTION hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION yellow used without the safety CAUTIO N alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage fig01453 Table of Contents A Important Safety Rules 4 5 A Warning Label Locations 6 Assembly INStructions e e e e e e e e e e 7 9 Machine Component ldentification 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification 11 A Operation INStrUCTIONS i 12 16 Water SUPplViiac eolie ale iaia 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 dille 16 A Maintenance and Storage 17 19 Maintenance Mode and Maintenance Schedule 17 PUMP Qll EGRangeizsa rare aio 18 Long g uE elre LT 19 Winter eT Te 19 Troubleshooting sese eee i 20 SpecilcalonS sree 21 STK elec TT 22 23 A Important Safety Rules S AWARNING ho 1 Read owner s manual completely Serious inj
7. pressure hose Depress trigger on gun and drain all water out of gun lance RV Antifreeze Troubleshooting Problem SOLUTION A B Low Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION C D E F G H No chemical injection SOLUTION 1 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 S K ee maintenance section of this manual Make sure high pressure nozzle is being used Make sure strainer is completely submerged Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call Northstar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 20 Specifications 1578111 PSI bar 2700 186 GPM l min 2 5 9 4 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 78 dB Dimensions 32 W x 24 x 37 LxWxH 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 97 b 44kg 1578131 PSI bar 3000 207 GPM l min 3 0 11 3 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 82 dB Dimensions 32 VU x 24 x 37 3 L xX W xH 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 120 Ib 55kg 1578151 PSI bar 4000 275 GPM l min 3 5 13 2 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 82 dB Dimensions 32 W x 24 x 37 A Lx W x
8. relieve system pressure 5 Squeeze trigger to 4 Remove garden hose purge air from pump 5 Remove pressure hose 6 Insert nozzle NOR THE 6 Turn fuel valve OFF 7 Start engine ST 2 if equipped Proven Performance AWARNING A 1 Skin puncture hazard Do ZA L 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 E LA 3 Breathing hazard r Poisonous fumes from engine N can kill you Do not operate indoors even if ventilated 4 Risk of electrocution all Keep water away from electric k 4 outlets and electric devices 5 Read owner s manual Serious injury or death can gt result if safety instructions are not followed 2003 K Bar Industries 800 270 0810 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 Part No 38570 Engine and pump not shown for clarity Gy Call 1 800 270 0810 to order new labels ww Instruction Label Part No 32538 Warning Label Part No 38570 includes hot muffler caution located on engine A Assembly Instructions 1 Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes Separate and identify the components found in both boxes Handie Pressure Hose
9. 842 3 8 Street elbow 1 1578181 8201 8201 30 31 32 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug L a z 1578171 8181 Inlet Filter 1578111 8131 777347 3 8 Street Tee 8201 34 35 23 Packaged By ITEM NUMBERS 1578111 1578171 1578131 1578181 1578151 1578201 T Eae T TI AAH e si JOC This page is to help ensure that the factory includes all components in the manual bag 24
10. H 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 141 Ib 64 kg 1578171 PSI bar 2750 190 GPM l min 2 5 9 4 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 78 dB Dimensions 32 Ww x 24 x 37 3w LxWxH 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 96 Ib 44kg 1578181 PSI bar 3200 220 GPM l min 3 0 11 3 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 82 dB Dimensions 32 W x 24 x 37 a L x W x H 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 123 Ib 56kg 1578201 PSI bar 4000 275 GPM l min 3 5 13 2 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 82 dB Dimensions 32 3w x 24 x 37 Lx W x H 832mm x 610mm x 959mm Weight 147 lb 67 kg 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 21 Parts Explosion Item Numbers 1578111 1578171 1578131 1578181 1578151 1578201 Revision F REF PART DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL 38509 Decal 38552 35198 Grommet N 38556 38510 38578 lui 7__ 38494 305200 Wheel Retainer 2278 KIMI 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 779166 Lance 18 777904 Nozzle Quick Coupler 6 o7 8 o 10 H 2 3 SELES _15 i6 mae 18 al li alia al al al al al al lr alr 10 38525 PressureHose S 1 a al Lissa i fe gt all al al al al a A ja
11. NESS M1578111F 1578131 1578181 Proven Performance TM 1578151 1578201 K Bar Industries Faribault MN 55021 Owner s Manual Pressure Washer Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water A 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 2006 Northern Tool Equipment 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 an imminently ADANGER hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING orange indicates
12. ake 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 Sf ACAUTION IAT 1 Hot muffler forse You can be burned by muffler Do not touch Save These Instructions A 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
13. fa H fig01808 REF PART DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6 38531 Nozzle 5 PACK 3 0 38532 Nozzle 5 PACK 3 5 1 1 2212 Chemical Strainer 1 3 777165 Braided Chemical Hose 2215 Rubber Foot 2 38570 Warning Decal 1 32538 Instruction Decal 1 1 1 60590 5 5 HP Honda Engine 9 HP Honda Engine 13 HP Honda Engine 1 39115 601091 A1578111 Pump Assembly A1578171 Pump Assembly A1578131 Pump Assembly Pump Assembly Pump Assembly A1578181 A1578151 Pump Assembly A1578201 1578111 8171 1578131 8181 8151 8201 1578111 8171 1578131 8181 1578151 8201 1578111 1578171 1578131 1578181 1578151 1578201 Parts Explosion Numbers 1578111 1578171 1578131 1578181 1578151 1578201 Revision F A1578111 A1578131 A1578151 A1578201 FIGO2404 REF PART DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL REF PART DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL Comet BXD 2527G Pump 1578111 1578171 8181 Cat 3DX Pump 1578171 EJ 777834 Y Hose Clamp 2 8201 Comet AXD Pump 1578131 7 __ 1578171 8181 Cat 3SP Pump 1578181 s 777165 4 PVC Hose LS 8201 Comet ZWD Pum 1578151 p s 38584 Easy Start Valve 1 PIE Cat 66DX Pump 1578201 8151 35918 Thermal Valve 1 1578171 8181 Inlet Filter 1578171 818 777836 Thermal Valve 1 1578201 Inlet Filter 1578201 35 22393 Pop Off Valve 1 1578181 8201 777340 4 x 1 Hose Barb Fitting 1578171 8181 777
14. 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 1578111 100 seconds 1578131 84 seconds 1578151 72 seconds 1578171 100 seconds 1578181 84 seconds 1578201 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 long the diameter must be at least 3 4 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 5 Always use a flexible rubber hose for your water supply Do not use rigid piping A Operation Instructions Start Up Instructions 1 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 Insert nozzle Start engine 4 O GQ E G KM 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
15. iversal Tractor Transmission Oil or Mobili 15W50 synthetic oil For Cat pumps use SAE30 non detergent oil or Cat Pump Oil Item 22158 Comet BXD 2527 Pump fill cap I sight glass 4 other side drain plug Oil capacity 4 3 oz 13L Comet AXD 3030 Pump Fe fill cap E a drain plug Sight glass Oil capacity 5 7 oz 17L Comet ZWD3540 Pump fill cap ZA I a sight glass drain plug Oil capacity 10 3 oz 30L Cat 3DX25GSI Pump _ fill cap N sight glass drain plug Oil capacity 8 5 oz 25L Cat 3SP30G1I Pump fill cap 4 x sight glass de drain plug Oil capacity 10 2 oz 30L Cat 66DX35G11 Pump fill cap i A A i drain plug sight glass 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 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
16. l Hose Submerge in cleaning solution 5 Water Pump Inspect for loose broken parts prior to each use 6 Engine Honda engine provides years of reliable use 7 Gun Hook Store gun on hook 8 Nozzles Change nozzles for different spray patterns 9 Spray Gun Always use two hands for safe operation 10 Trigger Actuate to allow pressurized water to flow out of spray gun Note Item 1578131 shown location of components on other models vary slightly Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification A1578111 A1578171 saiaagfna aI pressure gil cap pressure TENIS P ug adjustment remove adjustment install vented shipping tape fill cap chemical injector water outlet water inlet water outlet chemical water inlet injector A1578131 isla A ol cap install vented pressure adjustment remove shipping pressure fil E tape adjustment ill cap chemical injector water outlet water outlet chemical injector water inlet water inlet A15 8151 A15 3201 pressure pressure shipping plug adjustment oil cap adjustment install vented remove dipstick shipping tape so chemical injector water outlet chemical injector water inlet water outlet 2405 Note Discard shipping plug and o ring 11 A Operation Instructions Water Supply 1 Make sure the water supply is clean Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance 2 An
17. r Once the connection is made pull on the nozzle to make sure it is secure son coupler lance collar collar completely pushed out collar NOT completely pushed out CORRECT INCORRECT AWARNING Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger If nozzle is not secure it will become a projectile Serious injury can occur Flying objects Attach Quick Connect Couplers To install the hose onto the pump pull back the collar and push the hose into the coupler on the pump To install the hose onto the spray gun pull back the collar on the spray gun and push the hose into the coupler on the spray gun lui ELLA hose pump spray gun Once the connections are made pull on the hose to make sure it is secure 15 A Operation Instructions Applying Chemicals Install the black nozzle to spray chemicals onto the cleaning surface Start the pressure washer according to the start up instructions Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solution Squeeze the spray gun trigger The chemical injector will draw the chemical 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 1 2
18. ury 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 VA Do not check for leaks with hand Instead use a piece of cardboard to check for A leaks qa Do not use unit if exterior hose damage is evident Make sure all fittings are tight N 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 mu 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
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