Maintenance & Repair
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Inspect and maintain your pressure washer as specified below in order to keep it in safe
and optimal working order. Follow all safety rules and recommended maintenance
instructions.
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off water supply, bleed water pressure, turn off engine and disconnect the
spark plug wires before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the pressure washer. After
servicing, make sure all guards and cover shields are replaced before using.
Maintenance Schedule
Item
Frequency
Remove dust/debris accumulation
As needed
Inspect fuel system
Each use
Inspect spray system
Each use
Clean inlet filter
Each use
Check tire pressure
Each use
Recharge and maintain battery
As specified in Battery Manufacturer's
instructions
Perform engine maintenance
As specified in Engine Owner's manual
Change pump oil
After first 40 hours of use
Every 3 months or 500 hours of use after that
Drive Belt Maintenance
After first 24 hours of running
Routinely with each oil change after that
See detailed instructions for each maintenance item below.
(Note: For end-of-the-season storage instructions, see the "Storage" section of this
manual.)
Maintenance & Repair-Detailed Instructions
Follow safety rules
Read and follow these safety 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 and cover shields are replaced after
servicing the pressure washer.
Major repair.
Major service, including the installation or replacement of
parts, should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Obtain
factory approved parts from NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
Replacement parts
. If a part needs replacement, only use factory approved
repair parts. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in
a safety hazard or poor operation of the pressure washer and will void the
warranty.
