North Star M157477A Pressure Washer User Manual
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1. Specifications and Accessories Specifications 157477 157478 PSI 2000 PSI 2400 GPM 2 0 GPM 2 0 Max Water Temp 140 F Max Water Temp 140 F Dimensions inches 18 x 15x 21 Dimensions inches 18 x 15x 21 LxWxH LxWxH Weight 50 Ibs Weight 52 Ibs Accessories Wheel kit Item 157479 Call Northern Tool amp Equipment 1 800 556 7885 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 Northstar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 Parts Explosion FIGO1856 Item Part Description litem Part Description Qty 38528 Lance SS ee eee 38526 Spray gun 779189 9 33488 Chemicalhose al 779190 10 2212 Chemicalstrainer 1 al 779198 11 779194 Carry hande 1 a 32538 12 2215 Rubberfeet 4 al 6 13 38523 Pressurehose 1 al BEE ei aa eee ee ees al al 38570 Warning decal sheet 1 al 38541 NorthStar decal 1 ali 172. 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 10 A Operation Instructions Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge el Spray gun Spray gun safety lock Attaching the Pressure Hose To attach the pressure hose to the pump thread the pressure hose s 22mm coupler onto the water pump s outlet hand tight To attach the pressure hose to the spray gun thread the pressure hose s 22mm coupler onto the spray gun s inlet hand tight Note The o rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench Pressure hose 22mm coupler Spray gun Water pump 1902 A Operation Instructions 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 S
3. 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 Save These Instructions A Important Safety Rules 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 ch
4. NORITHERE M157477A ITEM NUMBERS 157477 157478 Proven Performance K Bar Industries Faribault MN 55021 Owner s Manual Pressure Washer Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water TM 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 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 2003 K Bar Industries Hazard Signal 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 A DANGER DANGER red indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING WARNING orange indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION CAUTION yellow indicates a potentia
5. al 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
6. eck 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 ACAUTION RK 1 Hot muffler You can be burned by muffler Do not touch Save These Instructions A Warning Label Locations Call 1 800 270 0810 to order new labels Instruction Label Part No 32538 Warning Label Part No 38570 START UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS AWA R N N G 1 Attach garden hose 1 Turn e
7. ina 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 dump it down the drain 4 With the pressure washer in a level position add oil to the engine see engine owner s manual for type of oil and capacity A 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 throttle lever is in the stop position 3 Attach the garden hose with funnel to the water inlet see illustration 4 Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel pull the engine recoil until antifreeze comes out of the water outlet 5 Drain all water from the pressure hose Depress trigger on spray gun to drain all water out of the spray gun lance antifreeze Troubleshooting Problem PO SOLUTION A Low Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION B C D E F G No chemical injection SOLUTION H I J K Cause Solution A Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions B Insufficient water suppl See water supply section of this manual C Plugged pump inlet filter
8. lly 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 fig01453 Table of Contents A Important Safety Huiles eee 4 5 A Warning Label Locations ee e 6 Unpack esris estea e EEE EIIE ROSEA S 7 Machine Component Identification 8 Pump Component Identification 9 A Operation instructions 10 13 Water Supply 10 Start Up Instructions ee eee e 10 Shut Down INStructions ccceceeeeeee eee seen 10 Spray Gun Safety Lock u 11 Attaching the Pressure HOS 220 11 Attaching the LanCe a ini 12 Operating the Nozzle 2sussenseneeneeneneenenn 12 Applying Chemicals ccccceceeeeeeeseeeenseeaees 13 A Maintenance nern VAT Maintenance Mode ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaees 14 Maintenance Schedule 2022s22s0 ern 14 Cleaning Replacing the Nozzle Orifice 14 Engine Oil Change 24220220 2en een nnen nennen 15 A Storage eisen VD Long Term Storage K RE EAA E 15 WIET otra gE eisen 15 Troubleshooting sees eee eee eee ei 16 Specifications and Accessories 222uss2sn sense 16 PAS EXDIOSIONEz En een 17 AWARNING 1 Read owner s manu
9. ne See engine manual for oil change intervals see Maintenance manual section of this manual for oil change instructions Pump Oil Never The s crankcase is sealed oil changes are not required Cleaning Replacing the Nozzle Orifice 1 Place pressure washer in maintenance mode see above 2 Insert a2mm hex wrench into orifice and turn counter clockwise to remove orifice from nozzle To clean orifice remove any debris and soak in descaling solution to remove hard water deposits To replace orifice order p n PD38780 from NorthStar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 2mm hex 3 Use 2mm hex wrench and turn wrench clockwise to reinstall orifice 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 14 A Maintenance Engine Oil Change 1 Place a suitable container on the ground to catch the used oil then remove the engine oil fill cap 2 Tip the pressure washer on its side to pour the used oil out through the engine s oil fill tube 3 Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take used oil
10. ngine OFF 2 Attach pressure hose 2 Turn water supply OFF 1 Skin puncture hazard Do 3 Attach gun and lance 3 Squeeze trigger to not direct spray at people or 4 Turn water supply ON relieve system pressure animals Seek IMMEDIATE 5 Squeeze trigger to 4 Remove garden hose surgical treatment purge air from pump 5 Remove pressure hose 2 Risk of fire and explosion 6 Insert nozzle NOR TH 6 Turn fuel valve OFF Do not add fuel when engine is 7 Start engine Dr RSAUBRESI running or still hot nm 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 manual Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed ACAUTION S 1 Burn hazard Engle ano pump not GG shown for clarity biz Do not touch hot muffler 2003 K Bar Industries 800 270 0810 Unpacking Separate and identify the components Pressure Hose Spray Gun Owner s Manual 01894 Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1 800 270 0810 Machine Component Identification Chemical Hose Pressure Hose Water Pump Carry Handle Nyy Spray Gun Trigger 7 8 Pump Component Identification A Operation Instructions Water Supply 1 Make sure wa
11. pin on coupler Operating the Nozzle Twist the nozzle to change the spray pattern from a straight stream to a 45 fan Pull the nozzle back for high pressure push the nozzle forward for low pressure Nozzle 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 12 A Operation Instructions Applying Chemicals Push the nozzle forward for low pressure to spray chemicals onto the cleaning surface Start the pressure washer according to the start up instructions Submerge the chemical hose and chemical strainer in cleaning solution Squeeze the spray gun trigger The chemical injector will draw the cleaning solution 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 by pulling the nozzle backward 6 Never use more chemical than is necessary to clean the surface 7 Rinse chemical injector by following steps 1 through 4 with clean water 1 2 3 SS a 4 Chemical hose Cleaning solution Chemical strainer AWARNING Risk of exposure to dangerou
12. s 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 we 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 13 A Maintenance 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 Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug see engine owner s manual Maintenance Schedule Whatto 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 engi
13. ter supply is clean Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce performance 2 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 be filled in less than 125 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 Start Up Instructions 1 Attach garden hose to water inlet 2 Attach pressure hose to water outlet and spray gun 3 Attach spray gun to lance 4 Turn water supply ON 5 Squeeze trigger to purge air from water pump 6 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 AWARNING Skin puncture hazard High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation Do not direct spray at
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