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2008 Northern Tool + Equipment 

 

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M1578112A

 

 

ITEM NUMBERS:

    

1578112, 1578172

 

                                  

1578132, 1578182  

                                  1578152, 1578202 
   

 

         1577543, 1577544

 

    

 

 

Owner’s Manual

 

Pressure Washer:  

Machine that cleans dirty 

surfaces with high pressure water.

 

 

 

 

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders 

Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 

 

Engine is shipped without oil.  

- Before starting engine, fill engine oil.
- See engine manual for engine oil requirements.

Pump is shipped with oil.

- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.

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 1577543

Page 1: ...fill engine oil See engine manual for engine oil requirements Pump is shipped with oil Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap Comet Pumps Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap Cat Pum...

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

Page 3: ...tions 12 16 Water Supply 12 Start Up Shut Down Instructions 13 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance 14 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses 15 Applying Chemicals 16 Maintenance and Stor...

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: ...ical per the 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 Sm...

Page 6: ...ning or still hot 3 Breathing hazard Poisonous fumes from engine can kill you Do not operate indoors even if ventilated 4 Risk of electrocution Keep water away from electric outlets and electric devic...

Page 7: ...and identify the components found in both boxes Depending in model components may appear differently than illustrated Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1 8...

Page 8: ...are Bag Hose Hook Qty 1 Part 38510 Flange Nut Qty 6 Part 82019 Carriage Bolt Qty 2 Part 82233 Vented fill cap 1578112 1578132 1577543 1577544 Vented dipstick 1578152 only Gun Hook Qty 2 Part 38509 T H...

Page 9: ...il 3 Mount the hose hook and gun hooks onto the handle as shown 4 Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate 5 Press nozzles into grommets according to the colors indicated on the handle d...

Page 10: ...cal Hose Submerge in cleaning solution 5 Water Pump Inspect for loose broken parts prior to each use 6 Engine Honda engine provides years of reliable use 7 Gun Hook Store gun on hook 8 Nozzles Change...

Page 11: ...Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification 11...

Page 12: ...77543 100 seconds 1577544 100 seconds 1578112 100 seconds 1578132 84 seconds 1578152 72 seconds 1578172 100 seconds 1578182 84 seconds 1578202 72 seconds 3 The water supply garden hose must have an in...

Page 13: ...azard High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including amputation Do not direct spray at people or animals If skin injection happens seek IMMEDIATE surgical treatment Do...

Page 14: ...y lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge Note Depending on model gun may appear differently Attaching the Lance Tighten spin on coupler hand tight Note The o rings make the seal so there i...

Page 15: ...ll on the nozzle to make sure it is secure Attach Quick Connect Couplers To install the hose onto the pump pull back the collar and push the hose into the coupler on the pump To install the hose onto...

Page 16: ...r the manufacturer instructions Never spray flammable liquids WARNING Applying Chemicals 1 Install the black nozzle to spray chemicals onto the cleaning surface 2 Start the pressure washer according t...

Page 17: ...What to Do Inlet Filter Each Use Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water Pressure Hose Each Use Visually inspect pressure hose and hose couplings Replace hose if any of the following...

Page 18: ...s that connect the pump to the engine Remove fill cap and rotate pump upside down All other pumps Remove drain plug 2 Allow the used oil to drain completely VRX Rotate pump to the upright position and...

Page 19: ...ollow the storage instructions listed above 2 Disconnect spark plug cable Make sure the engine start switch is OFF and the fuel valve is OFF 3 Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet see...

Page 20: ...p inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual E Wrong nozzle Make sure high pressure nozzle is being used F Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle check for blockage G Worn nozzle Replace nozzle H Leak...

Page 21: ...Weight 123 lb 56kg 1578152 1578202 PSI bar 4000 275 PSI bar 4000 275 GPM l min 3 5 13 2 GPM l min 3 5 13 2 Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Max Water Temp 140 F 60 C Noise Level 82 dB Noise Level 82 dB Dimen...

Page 22: ...Parts Exploded View 22 Depending on model components may appear differently Item Numbers 1578112 1578172 1578132 1578182 1578152 1578202 1577543 1577544 Revision A...

Page 23: ...2 779165 1578112 8172 8132 8182 8182 8202 16 38527 Spray Gun 1 1577543 7544 17 779166 Lance 1 all 18 777904 Nozzle Quick Coupler 1 all 38530 1577543 7544 38531 1578112 8172 19 38532 Nozzle 2 Pack 3 0...

Page 24: ...Pump Exploded View 24 A1578112 A1578172 A1578132 A1578182 A1578152 A1578202 A1577543...

Page 25: ...onnect Outlet Plug 1 All 4027 Inlet Filter Washer 1578112 8132 8152 7543 38596 3 8 Inlet Filter 1578172 8182 28 35169 1 2 Inlet Filter 1 1578202 29 777340 x Hose Barb Fitting 1 1578172 8112 8202 30 77...

Page 26: ...132 7543 7544 8152 FIG02216 ITEM NUMBERS 1578112 1578172 1578132 1578182 1578152 1578202 1577543 1577544 Packaged By _________ This page is to help ensure that the factory includes all components in t...

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