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Specifications

MODEL

Model #

1572041

1572042

FLOW OUTPUT

PSI (bar)

4000 (276)

3000 (207)

GPM (l/Min)

3.5 (13.2)

5 (18.9)

Max Water Temp

140° F (60°C)

ENGINE

Engine

Honda GX390

Honda GX 390

Horsepower

390 cc

DIMENSIONS / COMPONENTS

Length

36″

Width

33″

Height

28.5″

Weight

243 lbs

249 lbs

Pump Model

NorthStar NSB3540

NorthStar SHFB5030

Pump Oil Capacity

14.08 oz

26.88 oz

SUPPLIES REQUIRED (not included)

Engine Oil

Refer to engine owner’s manual

Pump Oil

(shipped with oil, but

refills required)

Universal Tractor Transmission Oil

(part # COCP2101) or

Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 15W50

Universal Tractor Transmission

Oil (part # COCP2101) or

Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 15W50

Summary of Contents for 1572041

Page 1: ...icinity Hot exhaust from engine can ignite combustible materials Burns Pressure Washer pump and engine are hot surfaces that can cause burn injuries Detailed safety information about these hazards appears throughout this manual Equipment Protection Quick Facts Inspect Upon Delivery FIRST Inspect for missing or damaged components See Initial Set Up section for where to report missing or damaged par...

Page 2: ... 16 Check Add Engine Oil 16 Inspect Fuel System Check for Leaks 17 Connect Hoses Water Supply and Spray Nozzle 18 Prime the Water Supply 20 Set Up for Chemical Spray if desired 20 Start Up Procedures 21 Start the Engine to Power the Pump 21 Apply Cleaning Chemical If Desired 21 Begin High Pressure Spray 22 Shutdown 23 STORAGE 24 Between Use Storage 24 Prepare Pressure Washer for Freezing Condition...

Page 3: ...EXPLOSION MODEL 1572041 1572042 REV G 1 31 PARTS LIST MODEL 1572041 1572042 REV G 1 32 PUMP EXPLODED VIEW NSB3540 A1572041 33 PARTS LIST PUMP MODEL NSB3540 A1572041 34 PUMP EXPLODED VIEW NSSHFB5030 A1572042 35 PARTS LIST PUMP MODEL NSSHFB5030 A1572042 36 LIMITED WARRANTY 37 ...

Page 4: ... safety apparel includes waterproof insulated gloves and non slip protective footwear Cleaning chemicals may require the use of respiration mask refer to chemical label for further instruction Adult control only Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressure washer Do not let children operate Under The Influence Never operate or let anyone else operate the pressure washer while fatigue...

Page 5: ...Width 33 33 Height 28 5 28 5 Weight 243 lbs 249 lbs Pump Model NorthStar NSB3540 NorthStar SHFB5030 Pump Oil Capacity 14 08 oz 26 88 oz SUPPLIES REQUIRED not included Engine Oil Refer to engine owner s manual Refer to engine owner s manual Pump Oil shipped with oil but refills required Universal Tractor Transmission Oil part COCP2101 or Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil 15W50 Universal Tractor Transmission Oi...

Page 6: ... to hands for safe operation 10 Trigger Actuate to allow pressurized water to flow out of spray gun 11 Pump Oil Fill Add pump oil here Replace shipping plug with vented dipstick 12 Sight Glass Location to verify your pump oil level 13 Oil Drain Plug Drain pump oil from here 14 Pressure Adjustment Unloader Valve that regulates pressure and directs flow into bypass when trigger is closed 15 Pump Out...

Page 7: ...uation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING orange indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION yellow used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION yellow without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not re...

Page 8: ...in good condition If a safety label is missing or not legible order new labels from NorthStar Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 On Product Warning Labels Location Part numbers Description 1 786632 Rotating Machinery 2 789002 Warning 3 788937 Poisonous Gas Decal 4 788935 Fuel Fire Explosion 1 4 3 2 ...

Page 9: ...9 Safety Decals To order replacement safety labels call NorthStar Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 ...

Page 10: ...ification section of this manual for a diagram of the pressure washer and its components For missing or damaged components please contact Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 If complete fill out product serial number information See Limited Warranty section of this manual Main Unit Handle Lance Spray Gun Hose Hardware Bag ...

Page 11: ...Y 5 Model 1572041 PART 38532 Model 1572042 PART 788766 5 16 X 2 FLANGE BOLT QTY 4 Part 82018 5 16 WASHER QTY 4 Part 82021 5 16 FLANGE NUT QTY 4 Part 82019 VENTED DIPSTICK QTY 1 CO3200005100 STRAINER QTY 1 Part 221222 BRAIDED CHEMICAL HOSE QTY 3 FT Part 777165 ...

Page 12: ...ur pressure washer around Use the handles to manually move the pressure washer Push the pressure washer in front of you has you walk To turn push down slightly on the handles and pivot the pressure washer on its back wheels WARNING Lifting hazard The pressures washer is heavy It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over Follow the instructions below for safely movi...

Page 13: ...tempting to pull at an odd angle could rip off grip cord and or cause muscular injuries to the operator Airflow 1 Situate so there is adequate clearance around pressure washer to allow for airflow at least 7 feet from any non combustible wall or obstruction 2 Do not operate with a tarp blanket or cover surrounding the machine 3 Do not place any objects against or on top of the unit 4 The pressure ...

Page 14: ...engine with spark arrestor if machine will be used near any ignitable forest brush or grassy land See engine Owner s Manual provided to determine if the engine is already equipped Make sure you comply with applicable local state and federal codes ...

Page 15: ...t up and operation Do not allow anyone to operate the pressure washer who has not read the Owner s Manual and been instructed on its safe use Adult control only Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressure washer Do not let children operate Pressure washers can generate forces greater than children can control and require judgment beyond what can be expected of children Under the inf...

Page 16: ...perating the machine If spraying pressure washer specific chemicals wear a respirator mask to avoid inhalation of vapors if directed on the chemical label 2 Wear non slip protective footwear Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces Wear footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on wet surfaces Preparing for Operation Make sure that any regular maintenance has been performe...

Page 17: ...t 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine Fuel soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly If fuel is spilled on your skin or clothes change clothes and wash skin immediately Fill Engine Fuel Tank Check the gasoline tank level If needed fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container 1 Remove engine gas cap 2 Add gasoline through the fill ope...

Page 18: ...l faster than the times listed in the table below Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket 1572041 72 seconds 1572042 46 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 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 rig...

Page 19: ...on the following table Color of Nozzle Spray Angle Used For Red 0 Highest Impact Yellow 15 Tough Stains Stripping Green 25 General White 40 Light Cleaning Black Low pressure 65 Chemicals NOTE You must use the low pressure black nozzle for spraying chemicals Attach Nozzle to Spray Gun WARNING Depressurize First Any time you remove install change a nozzle you must depressurize hose line by squeezing...

Page 20: ...emical passes through the pump It mixes the cleaning chemical into a low pressure spray Cleaning chemicals applied under low pressure adhere better to the surface being cleaned allowing the formula time to react and remove dirt more effectively Note An external upstream chemical injector is not recommended for use with this pressure washer and if used would obviously alter the 15 to 1 dilution rat...

Page 21: ...cal If Desired 1 Make sure the chemical injector is properly set up according to the instructions in Step 2 Set Up for Chemical Spraying 2 Make sure the low pressure BLACK nozzle is attached before beginning to spray chemicals Only the low pressure black nozzle will allow chemicals to be drawn through the chemical injector into the water stream 3 Apply chemicals by squeezing the spray gun trigger ...

Page 22: ...red lightweight objects Procedure 1 Put on one of the high pressure spray nozzles always relieve system pressure first and follow instructions for attaching a nozzle 2 Clear the cleaning area of all persons Keep children and pets away 3 Hold the spray gun firmly with two hands and a sturdy stance Gun kicks back when triggered 4 Put on one of the high pressure spray nozzles always relieve system pr...

Page 23: ... leaving sprayer unattended Serious injury could result from unintentional release of high pressure spray Shutdown Stop the engine using the following steps WARNING Injury Never disconnect the high pressure hose from the pump or spray gun while the system is pressurized Relieve pressure by squeezing the spray gun trigger after the engine is turned OFF 1 Turn engine OFF 2 Turn water supply OFF 3 Ac...

Page 24: ...peratures you must properly prepare the pressure washer to prevent water from freezing in the system WARNING Freezing Conditions Do not allow water to freeze in the pressure washer high pressure hose or spray gun Freezing water can cause damage to the equipment and cause the spray gun to fail in the open position A spray gun that has failed in the open position can whip around and cause personal i...

Page 25: ...dd one teaspoon oil through spark plug hole c Place rag over spark plug hole and slowly pull the recoil a few times to lubricate the combustion chamber Replace spark plug but do not reconnect the spark plug wire Prepare Pressure Washer for Storage Prepare the pressure washer for storage 1 Make sure the engine start switch is OFF 2 Disconnect the engine spark plug wire if you haven t already done s...

Page 26: ...afety rules whenever you will be servicing the pressure washer Turn off relieve pressure first Always turn off pressure washer and relieve system pressure before inspection or maintenance Remove spark plug or spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting Fuel valve off Turn fuel shut off valve to OFF position before transporting or servicing the pressure washer Replace guards Make sure all guards...

Page 27: ...l When cleaning filters check whether dangerous chemicals have been used with the filter and take any precautions that may be recommended by the manufacturer of these chemicals Always dispose of hazardous fluids per local state and national guidelines 1 Unscrew garden hose from water inlet if connected 2 Remove brass hex nut by turning counter clock wise 3 Unscrew inlet filter 4 Remove filter scre...

Page 28: ...atible with the environment and in accordance with local state and federal laws and regulations 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 pour it down a drain Drive Belt Maintenance Check drive belt tension after first 24 hours of running and then routinely with each oil change Tighten...

Page 29: ...e and repairs A NorthStar pressure washer is no exception At times a NorthStar pressure washer may become inoperable because repairs are required NorthStar Product Support will assist in these repairs as needed but if an inoperable pressure washer creates a major expense to your business then we strongly recommend the following Have a staff person become familiar with the mechanical operation of t...

Page 30: ... Place ON OFF switch in the ON position Spark plug wire not attached Attach spark plug wire to spark plug LOW SURGING PRESSURE Causes Solutions Insufficient water supply Increase water flow Check for kinked or pinched hose Plugged inlet screen Pull out and clean screen carefully Need to use high pressure nozzle Change to the green yellow white or red nozzle Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle check for b...

Page 31: ...31 Parts Explosion Model 1572041 1572042 Rev G 1 ...

Page 32: ...r Foot All 2 2006 8 4 Pulley 2BK90H 2042 1 31 791310 28 Lance Extension All 1 9 788642 Pump Riser All 1 32 791308 1 4 Nozzle QC Coupler All 1 10 N A Pump NSB3540 2041 1 33 789430 Belt Guard Bottom All 1 N A Pump NSSHFB5030 2042 1 34 789432 Belt Guard 2041 1 11 2296 3 8 Steel Hex Nipple All 1 789433 2042 1 12 35169 Inlet Filter All 1 35 788920 Decal NorthStar All 1 13 788419 Unloader Valve All 1 36...

Page 33: ...33 Pump Exploded View NSB3540 A1572041 ...

Page 34: ...O ring 6 51 Not Available Eccentric Shaft 1 25 CO3609008800 Screw M5 x 10 3 52 Not Available Key 1 26 CO1004001200 Crankcase Flange 1 53 CO1210044100 O ring 2 x 14 1 27 CO0402032900 Aluminum Cover 1 54 CO3200000700 Cap 3 8 1 28 CO1210038600 O ring 1 55 CO0019009500 Oil Seal 15 x 24 x 5 3 29 CO3019001100 Outer Seeger Snap Ring 1 56 CO1210022300 O ring 1 78 x 26 7 3 30 CO0438006900 Ball Bearing 1 57...

Page 35: ...35 Pump Exploded View NSSHFB5030 A1572042 ...

Page 36: ...01002700 Oil Level Plug 1 14 CO3009008700 Suction Delivery Valve Seat 6 50 CO1210044100 O ring 1 15 CO1210004600 O ring 2 62 x 17 13 6 51 CO3200000700 Plug 1 8 1 20 Not Available Packing 3 52 Not Available Solid Crankshaft 24mm 1 21 CO0009035200 Packing Retainer 3 53 CO1602001300 Key 8 x 7 x 30 1 22 Not Available Packing 3 54 CO0440003100 Roller Bearing 30 x 62 x 21 25 1 23 CO0009035300 Packing Re...

Page 37: ...rt of equal function Any misuse abuse alteration or improper installation or operations will void warranty Determining whether a part is to be replaced or repaired is the sole decision of NorthStar NorthStar will not provide for replacement of complete products due to defective parts Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved facility is the responsibi...

Page 38: ...38 Assembled by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville MN 55306 NorthernTool com ...

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