North Star 157471 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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2003 K-Bar Industries

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M157471A

    ITEM NUMBERS

:

 157471,

                    157472

Owner’s Manual

Pressure Washer:

Machine that cleans dirty

surfaces with high pressure water.

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

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.

Read this manual.

Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.  

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 157471

Page 1: ...270 0810 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 t...

Page 2: ...2 Hazard Signal Word Definitions...

Page 3: ...tructions 10 Shut Down Instructions 10 Spray Gun Safety Lock 11 Attaching the Pressure Hose 11 Attaching the Lance 12 Operating the Nozzle 12 Applying Chemicals 13 Maintenance 14 15 Maintenance Mode 1...

Page 4: ...stible 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 a...

Page 5: ...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 particle...

Page 6: ...Label Part No 32538 Warning Label Part No 38570 Engine and pump not shown for clarity 1 Burn hazard Do not touch hot muffler CAUTION Part No 38570 1 Skin puncture hazard Do not direct spray at people...

Page 7: ...Unpacking Separate and identify the components Pressure Washer Pressure Hose Spray Gun Lance Owner s Manual Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1 800 270 08...

Page 8: ...8 Machine Component Identification 1 Carry Handle 2 Pressure Hose 3 Chemical Hose 4 Water Pump 5 Engine 6 Nozzle 7 Spray Gun 8 Trigger...

Page 9: ...9 Pump Component Identification Water inlet Water outlet Inlet filter Chemical hose Chemical strainer...

Page 10: ...ly 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 T...

Page 11: ...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 spraygun thread the pressure hose s 22mm coupler onto the s...

Page 12: ...Note The o rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench Operating the Nozzle Twist the nozzle to change the spraypattern from a straight stream to a 45o fan Pull the nozzle back f...

Page 13: ...cess chemical per the manufacturer instructions Never spray flammable liquids WARNING Operation Instructions Applying Chemicals 1 Push the nozzle forward for low pressure to spraychemicals onto the cl...

Page 14: ...or damaged hose is permanentlykinked or flattened outer hose cover is blistered or loose Bolts Each Use Tighten anyloose bolts Engine Oil See engine manual See engine manual for oil change intervals...

Page 15: ...l to the engine see engine owner s manual for type of oil and capacity Storage Long Term Storage Follow the engine owner s manual for storing the engine Winter Storage Protect your pump hose and gun f...

Page 16: ...zle forward for low pressure I Back pressure from extra long pressure hose Use standard length hose J Leak in chemical siphon hose Replace hose use hose clamps if necessary K Chemical strainer not sub...

Page 17: ...513 Water pump VRX2022V 1 157472 38488 Engine 4HP Tecumseh 1 157471 9 33488 Chemical hose 3ft all 3 37442 Engine 6HP Tecumseh 1 157472 10 2212 Chemical strainer 1 all 4 38506 Base 1 all 11 38505 Carry...

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