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Assembly and Initial Set-Up 

 

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Steps for Assembly / Initial Set-Up 

Step 1.  Unpacking & Delivery Inspection 

Step 2. Gun and Nozzle Storage Set-Up  

Step 3.  Initial Pump & Engine Preparation 

Step 4.  Battery Installation 

 

 

Each of these steps is discussed below: 

 

Step 1.  Unpacking & Delivery Inspection 

Find and separate the components identified in Figure 2 

–

 Overview of Pressure Washer 

Components and Figure 3 

–

 Hardware Bag.  Inspect the power washer immediately after you 

receive delivery for missing parts and damage. 

 

•

 

If you have missing or damaged components, please contact NorthStar Product Support at 
 1-800-270-0810. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 2 

–

 Overview of Pressure Washer Components 

 
 
 
 
 

(2) Spray guns & lances 

Pressure washer, tank, and trailer 

(2) High pressure 

hoses 

Manual bag 

Summary of Contents for 157597

Page 1: ...eye injury including injection injury if fluid pierces the skin Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and or severe tissue damage Burns Hot spray can scald and burn skin Hot surfaces of wand...

Page 2: ...included The engine will not run and burner will not fire unless a battery is installed Purchase a standard top post mount 12VDC 18 Ah automotive battery Group 75 86 Electric Brakes An electric brake...

Page 3: ...y Installation 13 Moving and Towing 14 Before Each Use 17 Step 1 Check Equipment 17 Step 2 Add Fuel s 18 Step 3 Select a Suitable Worksite 20 Operation 22 Step 1 Connect Hose s Water Supply and Spray...

Page 4: ...his manual The user should plan to acquire and wear safety apparel during operation of this pressure washer Safety apparel includes waterproof insulated gloves safety glasses with side and top protect...

Page 5: ...mum dilution ratio 15 to 1 Trailer GVWR 7000 lbs Hitch Ball Size 2 SUPPLIES REQUIRED not included Engine Fuel Regular Unleaded Gasoline Engine Oil See Engine Owner s Manual Burner Fuel 1 or 2 Diesel B...

Page 6: ...4 Indicator light Thermostat 13 Water Outlet 5 Thermostat 14 Engine see engine manual 6 Heat Switch 15 Engine Key Switch 7 Control Panel 16 Pump 8 Gasoline Tank 17 Water Inlet 9 Water Fuel Separator 1...

Page 7: ...uel storage container 9 Water Fuel Separator Used to remove contaminant water from gasoline or diesel fuel to prevent water in the fuel from reaching the engine 10 Battery Box Storage place to house t...

Page 8: ...l leaks before starting Keep sources of sparks and flames away Use approved container only for transferring fuel Clean up fuel spills immediately Keep engine and burner exhaust at least 7 feet from al...

Page 9: ...If the unloader malfunctions the high pressure safety device will open and relieve excess system pressure High Temperature Limit This unit is equipped with a high temperature limit that measures disc...

Page 10: ...ivery Inspection Find and separate the components identified in Figure 2 Overview of Pressure Washer Components and Figure 3 Hardware Bag Inspect the power washer immediately after you receive deliver...

Page 11: ...sembly and Initial Set Up 11 Figure 3 Hardware Bag contents Qty 2 Engine Keys Qty 2 3 5 Nozzle 5 Packs Part 38532 7 0 Nozzle 5 Pack Part 779544 Qty 16 Grommets Part 777111 Qty 2 Pin Catches Part 77849...

Page 12: ...ater Pump Verify pump oil level Note The pump is shipped with oil 1 Verify that oil level is half way up the sight glass or at the indicator line on the dip stick 2 If oil level is low fill using Univ...

Page 13: ...a battery to avoid shock and contact with the acid and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an explosion ALWAYS follow the general battery safety rules and instructions listed below General Batt...

Page 14: ...r inflate tires Serious injury can occur if tire explodes Damaged or missing components or replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the trai...

Page 15: ...way switch You must route this cable so that it will pull the pin out of the breakaway switch if the trailer begins to separate from the tow vehicle which in turn will activate the trailer brakes Figu...

Page 16: ...in Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or sloped terrain in order to reduce risk of rollover Pick the most level route possible when transporting across fields Drive up and down slopes that...

Page 17: ...uctions WARNING Burn hazard Never open oil port while engine is running Hot oil can spray over face and body Notes o Low oil shutdown feature prevents the engine from starting without sufficient oil o...

Page 18: ...ective gasoline shut off valve Perform other scheduled maintenance as needed Make sure that any other regular maintenance has been performed as prescribed in this manual in the Maintenance Repair sect...

Page 19: ...urces Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling Do not use a nozzle lock open device 5 Clean up fuel spills splashes immediately If possible move the pressure washer away from spilled fuel o...

Page 20: ...de CO a poisonous gas you cannot see smell or taste The CO generated by the power washer can rapidly accumulate even in areas that appear to be well ventilated resulting in dangerous and fatal concent...

Page 21: ...rflow at least 7 feet from any non combustible wall or obstruction Never place any objects against or on top of the pressure washer Do not operate with a tarp blanket or cover surrounding the pressure...

Page 22: ...se as directed in the Before Each Use Step 3 Select Suitable Worksite section of this manual A suitable location is OUTDOORS only away from all building air intakes Where no flammable vapors dusts and...

Page 23: ...ide over the ball bearings Figure 7a 3 Release the collar making sure it springs back and re seats to its original non retracted position Figure 7b Check the connection by pulling on the hose to ensur...

Page 24: ...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 For d...

Page 25: ...cleaning chemical for the application can speed up cleaning jobs tremendously Your pressure washer is equipped with a quick connect chemical injector which siphons cleaning chemicals into a low pressu...

Page 26: ...Use only NorthStar pressure washer chemicals or chemicals specifically formulated for use with pressure washers CAUTION Non approved chemicals can damage pressure washer components seals wand hoses pu...

Page 27: ...s rated at or above the pressure rating of the machine Modifications Do not modify the pressure washer in any way or deactivate any safety device Do not change or add to fuel tank fuel lines or exhaus...

Page 28: ...ay have carbon monoxide poisoning Put on personal protective gear WARNING Use personal protective gear to prevent Eye and skin injection injury from high pressure spray Burns from hot water or steam E...

Page 29: ...ou can spray chemicals with one gun or both guns with black nozzles inserted However you cannot spray chemicals out of one gun and plain water out of the other gun at the same time the chemical mixed...

Page 30: ...aust It contains dangerous carbon monoxide that can kill you 4 The burner will fire when the trigger is squeezed follow instructions for spraying Note If burner exhaust is white adjust burner for peak...

Page 31: ...ion high pressure spray will dislodge unsecured objects as well as surface chips and debris resulting in hazardous flying objects that can cause personal injury or property damage Do not spray brittle...

Page 32: ...maximum pressure Excess pressure could cause serious injury from escaping high pressure fluids and or pump damage Any alteration other than turning the adjustment knob will void your warranty 9 If tem...

Page 33: ...heat switch OFF and run cold water through the coil for at least 3 minutes while spraying 2 Turn engine OFF 3 Turn water supply OFF 4 Actuate spray gun trigger to relieve system pressure 5 Remove gar...

Page 34: ...fumes from tank can ignite o Away from extreme high or low temperatures Do not store the pressure washer in freezing conditions unless it is prepared as directed below for those conditions Perform re...

Page 35: ...storage if you will not be using the pressure washer again for more than 30 days Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system which...

Page 36: ...t and store it indoors 2 Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and fuel valve is OFF 3 Disconnect the engine spark plug wire if you haven t already done so 4 Disconnect the high pressure hose garde...

Page 37: ...djust 2 Begin operation of the pressure washer and switch on the burner as instructed in the Operation section of the manual Have someone operate the spray gun so the burner fires 3 Locate the air int...

Page 38: ...to fine tune the amount of intake air b Observe that the aluminum pointer attached to the shutter It points to the same set of calibration numbers as the air band arrow Observe which number it points...

Page 39: ...el filter water separator Drain water as needed Change filter after every 500 hours of use Descale coil Annually or more frequently as use and performance require see instructions Inspect clean adjust...

Page 40: ...airs have been completed WARNING Fuel leak hazard Gasoline and burner fuel are highly explosive and fuel leaks can result in fire or explosions You can be burned and seriously injured if the fuel syst...

Page 41: ...lter screen 3 Run water through screen to clean 4 Reassemble Check tires trailer Check tires and trailer before each use 1 Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair See tire sidewall for r...

Page 42: ...eck replacement 3 Spark plug cleaning and replacement 4 Fuel filter check replacement 5 Inspecting and cleaning muffler and spark arrestor if equipped Change pump oil Change the pump oil after the fir...

Page 43: ...ng coil Descale the coil tubing at least annually and more frequently if you detect a decrease in output pressure or temperature To descale the coil 1 Mix a commercial coil cleaner in a 5 gallon bucke...

Page 44: ...ineral build up and or debris can stop the movement of the shuttle inside the flow switch body Shuttle movement is important because the burner will not fire if the shuttle does not move The shuttle m...

Page 45: ...Shuttle Assembly If the magnet in the shuttle assembly is damaged or missing replace the entire flow switch assembly To order a replacement flow switch assembly call Northstar Product Support at 1 800...

Page 46: ...7 If additional cleaning is required continue to step 5 5 Remove the Body from the plastic Enclosure and soak the Body in CLR or similar solution to dislodge excess buildup The screws QTY 5 in the En...

Page 47: ...t 1 800 270 0810 If the O ring is not damaged re install the Cap onto the Body Torque the cap to 100lb in On the elbow on the inlet of the coil remove any remaining thread tape sealant Re apply new th...

Page 48: ...the 3 nuts that attach the burner to the heating chamber You do not have to disconnect the fuel lines or the electric cords Figure 21 2 Clean off carbon deposits which may have accumulated on the tips...

Page 49: ...93 2 lb 74 5 80 8 lb Rib strand Deflections Distance 0 2 in 0 2in Rib Strand Deflection Force 5 9 6 3 lb 5 2 5 5 lb Sonic Tension Meter 387 to 414 N 332 to 359N Note Some general rules of belt tension...

Page 50: ...s will reduce braking performance 7 Reassemble brake assembly Make sure all parts are installed on the same brake assembly that they were removed from NOTE TO COMMERCIAL USERS All mechanical equipment...

Page 51: ...le Clean or replace nozzle Clogged water filter Clean water filter Improper nozzle combinations Use proper nozzle configurations as stated in manual Low water flow Check for kinked suction line Smoke...

Page 52: ...Parts Explosion M157597 Rev BF Skid 52...

Page 53: ...47 8MP 8FP adapter 1 21 777410 3 8 NPT elbow 1 73 2215 Bumper 8 22 777417 SH x 1 1 8 bushing engine 1 74 777914 Quick connect female 1 24 777646 Red LED 12VDC 3 75 779545 Belt BX44 3 25 777647 Battery...

Page 54: ...Parts Explosion M157597 Rev BF Trailer 54...

Page 55: ...ight Kit 1 20 780200 15 Wheel 4 21 797436 Axle 3500 LB w Brakes 2 22 5370 Bulkhead Fitting 2 23 5267 3 4 M NPT x 3 4 Barb Nylon 2 24 50NBR12 Rt Angle 3 4 Hose Barb 2 25 797209 Strainer 3 4 Y Line 1 26...

Page 56: ...Parts Explosion M157597 Rev BF Trailer 56 REF PART DESCRIPTION QTY 47 799697 Plate Toolbox Reinforcement 2 48 189900 Caster Hose Reel 4 49 798024 Lug Nut Dexter Axle 10...

Page 57: ...Pump Explosion 57...

Page 58: ...Pump Explosion 58...

Page 59: ...Wiring Diagram 59...

Page 60: ...le fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Understand intended use Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this pressure washer Do not use for other purposes as...

Page 61: ...stor if pressure washer will be used near any ignitable forest brush or grassy land See the Specifications section of this manual to determine if your pressure washer is already equipped In such condi...

Page 62: ...Know how to stop Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all controls and connections Know how to stop the pressure washer and relieve system pressure quickly if needed Danger High...

Page 63: ...dual gun use stay aware of the other operator s location at all times and keep spray directed away from them Prevent surface damage flying debris Surfaces being sprayed must be strong enough to withst...

Page 64: ...a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning Seek medical aid for suspected injection injury If injured by high pressure fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injec...

Page 65: ...epair of items outside of a NorthStar approved facility is the responsibility of the buyer and not covered under warranty Transportation costs to and from service center is the responsibility of the c...

Page 66: ...This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to ca...

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