North Star 157551 Owner'S Manual Download Page 24

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Accessories

3/8 High Pressure Hose

• 3000 psi rating
• Neopren e
• One-wire braid rein fo rcem ent
• Bend restrictors prolong hose life

Item#

Length

Ship W t.

2203

30’

7 lbs.

156992

50’

10 lbs.

156993

100’

20 lbs.

High psi Screw -Type Quick Couplers

• Quick Coupler #2211 quickly spins onto Brass
Plug #2210

Item #

Description

Ship W t.

2210

Brass Plug

1 lb.

2211

Quick Coupler

1 lb.

Dual Lance Spray Wand

• Turn hand grip to switch from high to low psi
• 1/4” Male Pipe threads into spray gun
• Two 1/4” Female openings for nozzles or quick
coupler (ord ered sep arat ely)
Item# 

2228

Ship Wt.  4 lbs.

Telescoping Wands

• Accepts 1/4” Male thread nozzle (ord er
separately)
• Choose from 12 ft, 18 ft, and 24 ft. models
• Wand is made from aluminum and fiberglass

Item #

Length

Ship W t.

22771

4 to 12 ft.

10 lbs

22703

7 to 18 ft.

14 lbs.

22702

9 to 24 ft.

18 lbs.

Rotating Turbo Nozzle

• Rotating 0°nozzle gives your pressure washer
twice the cleaning perfo rmance
• Quick couples to spray gun after the grip
Item# 

2830

Ship Wt.  6 lbs.

Chem ical Nozzle w/ 1/4” Male Thread

• Fits Dual Lance #2228
Item#

 2229

Ship Wt.  1 lb.

Pressure Washer Pump Oil

• SAE-30 weight non-detergent oil
• One quart resealable plastic container
Item#

 4043

Ship Wt.  3 lbs

Low  psi Garden Hose Quick Coupler

• Set includes nipple and mating ball coupler
• Nipple screws into inlet on pump
• Brass coupler screws onto garden hose
Item# 

50400

Ship Wt.  1 lb.

High Pressure Sand Blast Kit

• Quick couples to spray gun after the grip
• Includes steel nozzle, 18” sand probe, 20” lance
extension, and 13½” sand suction hose
Item# 

2260

Ship Wt.  5 lbs.

Chem icals for Pressure Washers

• All North Star chemicals are biodegradabl e
• All concentrated ch emicals sold in one gallon
containers

Item#

Description

Mix

Ratio

Ship W t.

22201

Liquid Detergent

256:1

10 lbs.

22207

Degreaser/Cleaner

128:1

10 lbs.

22209

Carnauba
Wax/Rinse

100:1

10 lbs.

22213

Vehicle Wash

128:1

10 lbs.

Nozzle Quick Couplers

• Accept all quick couple nozzles
• 3500 psi max. rating
• #2308 fits dual lance #2228

Item#

Thread St yle

Ship W t.

2307

1/4” Femal e

1 lb.

2308

1/4” Male

1 lb.

High psi Quick Couple Nozzles

• Harden ed stainless steel orifice
• Fit #2307 and #2308 Quick Couplers

Item #

Angle

Size

Ship W t.

25200

0

°

#3.5

1 lb.

25202

15

°

#3.5

1 lb.

252002

25

°

#3.5

1 lb.

252001

40

°

#3.5

1 lb.

Chem ical Quick Couple Nozzle

• Lowers Pressure fo r Chemical Application
• Fits #2307 and #2308 Quick Couplers
Item# 

2306

Ship Wt.  1 lb.

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Summary of Contents for 157551

Page 1: ...nual Proven Performance Read and understand this manual before operating this machine Engine is shipped without oil Use SAE 30 motor oil Pump is shipped with oil Remove the shipping plug from the pump...

Page 2: ...r machine s life and prepare you for its safe operation Enjoy the exceptional performance of your North Star pressure washer the industry leader Important If this machine is used by anyone who is not...

Page 3: ...tification 6 8 Assembling the Machine 9 Before Using the Machine the First Time 10 Setting up the Machine 11 Start Up Instructions 12 15 Shut Down Instructions 16 Operating the Machine 17 19 Routine M...

Page 4: ...cals such as weed killer or insecticide NEVER allow children to operate or play on or around the machine ALWAYS wear safety glasses and appropriate clothing when operating the machine NEVER operate th...

Page 5: ...hat become damaged or lost NEVER route hoses in a manner that will cause sharp bending kinking cutting abrasion or other damage from vehicles or falling objects NEVER use a hose if exterior damage is...

Page 6: ...Pump Type Triplex Ceramic Plunger Water Supply Standard tap water 20 100psi Engine Horsepower 5 Fuel Capacity quarts 3 Discharge Hose 3 8 x 30 Dimensions Length 28 Width 19 5 Height 24 Approximate Wei...

Page 7: ...e 5 Fuel Tank Fill 6 Recoil 7 Oil Fill 8 Oil Drain 9 Air Filter 10 Muffler Caution Hot 8 7 7 1 4 3 5 2 8 7 9 10 6 00079 00080 Engine Features Benefits Overhead Valves OHV More fuel efficient More powe...

Page 8: ...Long life no corrosion Triplex design Less vibration Industrial crankshaft Dependable proven design Thermal protector Protects pump from hot water Safety relief valve Prevents pump from overpressurizi...

Page 9: ...follow ing tools to fasten the pump engine to the cart 1 1 2 socket w ith ratchet 2 1 2 open end w rench The cart comes w ith 4 5 16 x 1 1 2 bolts 4 5 16 nuts 8 5 16 flat w ashers and 4 5 16 lockw as...

Page 10: ...eck Remove pump shipping plugs 1 Remove the red plugs from the water inlet and the oil vent hole and discard them 2 Check oil level in the pump Make sure it is half way up the sight glass 3 Insert the...

Page 11: ...reduce performance 2 An insufficient water supply will damage your pump Make sure the water supply is steady and is more than 3 gpm If you can fill a 1 gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds you have...

Page 12: ...nto the machine s water inlet the nipple may already be spun into your water inlet C Pull back the sleeve on the socket D Snap the socket onto the nipple Make sure to follow the pre operation checklis...

Page 13: ...e use 22MM thread on quick couplers for a number of reasons 1 It is an industry standard so they will work with many other machines 2 They handle side torque better resulting in fewer leaks 3 The o ri...

Page 14: ...middle Quick accessory changes Ships in smaller box Less shipping damage Vented grip More Comfortable trigger safety latch NEVER point the nozzle or lance at people or animals The high pressure the ma...

Page 15: ...asher This step is very important it will prolong the pump s life NEVER run the pump dry You can change between high and low pressure by pushing or pulling the adjustable nozzle Pull the nozzle back f...

Page 16: ...the system pressure IV Remove the water supply garden hose from the pump inlet V Remove the high pressure hose from the pump outlet NEVER disconnect the high pressure hose from the pump or spray gun...

Page 17: ...r your application b Hold the nozzle 6 to 12 from the cleaning surface c Use long slow deliberate strokes from side to side similar to using a paint sprayer This technique will provide the most effect...

Page 18: ...r The chemical injector will draw the chemical into the water stream e Turn the chemical adjustment knob to increase or decrease the chemical concentration f Apply chemicals evenly to the cleaning sur...

Page 19: ...s level VI Thermal Protector The thermal protector or pump saver valve protects your pump from overheated water When the spray gun trigger is released the pump DOES NOT stop pumping Water is recircula...

Page 20: ...4 Remove the oil fill cap and fill with oil 5 Use SAE 30 high detergent motor oil for general all temperature use For extremely hot climates refer to the engine manual 6 Replace the oil fill cap II P...

Page 21: ...place the vented dipstick IV Cleaning and Changing the Nozzle Orifice The nozzle orifice has a small hardened stainless steel body It is located inside the adjustable nozzle between the two thin metal...

Page 22: ...4 Point the water outlet away from people or animals Run the pressure washer until antifreeze discharges from the pump outlet Immediately turn the engine OFF The pressure washer is ready for storage 5...

Page 23: ...or punctured NO CHEMICAL INJECTION Causes Solutions Operating at high pressure Push nozzle forward for low pressure Back presure from extra long hose Don t use additional hose Use larger chemical nozz...

Page 24: ...ent oil One quart resealable plastic container Item 4043 Ship Wt 3 lbs Low psi Garden Hose Quick Coupler Set includes nipple and mating ball coupler Nipple screws into inlet on pump Brass coupler scre...

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