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 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 water 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
Perform pump maintenance
Change oil after first 40 hours, then every 3
months or 500 hours of use after that.
Check mounting bolts regularly for proper torque.
Maintain burner's fuel 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 electrodes
Annually
Check/tighten belts
Check belt tension after first 24 hours of use, then
routinely with each oil change. Tighten or change
belts as needed.
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.
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 electrical service technician.
Obtain factory approved parts from NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-
