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M1578112A 
 
ITEM NUMBERS:    1578112, 1578172 
                                  1578132, 1578182  
                                  1578152, 1578202 
TM
            1577543, 1577544      
 
 
 
 
Owner’s Manual 
Pressure Washer:  Machine that cleans dirty 
surfaces with high pressure water. 
 
 
 
WARNING
Read this manual.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.  
Engine is shipped without oil.  
- Before starting engine, fill engine oil.
- See engine man
                    
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                        Hazard Signal Word Definitions             2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                    
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                        Table of Contents   Important Safety Rules ......................................…. 4,5   Warning Label Locations ...................................…. 6  Assembly Instructions…………………………………... 7-9  Machine Component Identification……………………. 10  Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11   Operation Instructions ........................................… 12-16  Water Supply……………….……………………………. 12  Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions………………………. 13  Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance……. 
                    
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                          Important Safety Rules  WARNING 1.) Read owner's manual completely.   Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.  You must be  16 or older to operate this machine.  Keep untrained people away. 2.) Skin puncture hazard.   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 not check for leaks with hand.  Instead,
                    
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                          Important Safety Rules      WARNING   5.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals.   Serious injury or death can result if chemical manufacturer instructions are not  followed.   -Wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning with chemicals.  -Understand all safety hazards and first aid  for all chemicals being used. -When cleaning filters, check if chemicals have been used and take any    precautions that are recommended by the chemical manufacturer. -Different chemicals may interact dang
                    
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                          Warning Label Locations      START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS   1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn engine OFF.   2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to   4. Turn water supply ON.    relieve system pressure.   5. Squeeze trigger to 4. Remove garden hose.     purge air from pump. 5. Remove pressure hose.   6. Insert nozzle. 6. Turn fuel valve OFF    7. Start engine.    (if equipped).            WARNING   1.) Skin puncture hazard.
                    
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                          Assembly Instructions    I.) Unpack    Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes.  Separate and identify the components found in both  boxes.                                     Pressure Hose   Handle  Engine/Pump/Base Assembly                            Lance  Spray Gun Hardware Bag      * Depending in model, components may appear differently than illustrated          Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders  Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810       7                   
                    
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                          Assembly Instructions    II.) Hardware Bag                Carriage Bolt – Qty 2  Vented fill cap    Part # 82233  1578112, 1578132,  Flange Nut – Qty 6   1577543,1577544  Part # 82019              Pressure Hose    Base Handle                  Gun Hook – Qty 2   Part # 38509    Vented dipstick    1578152 only    Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag            Hose Hook – Qty 1  Part # 38510                    Nozzle – Qty 2 or 5  Grommet – Qty 5   T- Handle Knob – Qty 2  Varies by model  Part # 35198  
                    
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                          Assembly Instructions    III.) Handle Assembly    1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs.  2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto the hose hook and each gun hook. (see hook detail)  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 decal.      Handle Nozzles (Quantities vary by model) Grommets Gun Hook Flange nut
                    
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                        Machine Component Identification                            1.) Handle. Designed for easy cart  movement.  2.) Hose Hook. Store hose on hook.  (Position depends on model, see  Assembly Instructions section.)  3.) Pressure Hose. Attach quick  couplers to gun and water outlet.  4.) Chemical 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.) Nozzle
                    
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                        Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification                                                                                                 11                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                    
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                          Operation Instructions    Water Supply  1.) Make sure the water supply is clean.  Debris can cause excess pump wear and reduce  performance.  2.) An insufficient water supply will damage your pump.  Make sure the water supply 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 fill faster than the times listed in the table below.      Model Time to fill 5 gallon bucket  1577543 100
                    
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                          Operation Instructions      Start-Up Instructions Shut-Down Instructions  1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 1. Turn engine OFF.  2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 2. Turn water supply OFF.  3. Attach spray gun to lance. 3. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure.  4. Turn water supply ON. 4. Remove garden hose.  5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 5. Remove pressure hose.  6. Insert nozzle. 6. Turn fuel valve OFF (if equipped).  7. Start engine.            WARNING 
                    
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                          Operation Instructions    Spray Gun Safety Lock    When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge.                spray gun             spray gun safety lock     * 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 is no need to tighten with a wrench.      spin-on coupler  lance                      14                                       
                    
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                          Operation Instructions  Installing Nozzles  To install a nozzle pull back the collar and push the nozzle into the coupler. Once the connection  is made, pull on the nozzle to make sure it is secure.  coupler lance nozzle collar  collar completely  collar NOT completely  pushed out.  pushed out.  CORRECT INCORRECT WARNING Flying objects.   Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger.  If nozzle is not secure it will become a  projectile.  Serious injury can occur.   Attach Quick Connect
                    
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                          Operation Instructions    Applying Chemicals  1.) Install the black nozzle to spray chemicals onto the cleaning surface.   2.) Start the pressure washer according to the start-up instructions.   3.) Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solution. (See Pump Component   Identification section  for chemical injector location.)  4.) Squeeze the spray gun trigger.  The chemical injector will draw the chemical into the water  stream.  5.) Apply chemicals evenly onto the cleaning surface.  Allow the
                    
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                          Maintenance and Storage    Maintenance Mode  Before performing any maintenance on the pressure washer, it must be placed in maintenance mode.  1.) Turn off engine.  2.) Turn off water supply.  3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure.  4.) Shut off fuel valve.  5.) Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug, (see engine owners’ manual).      Maintenance Schedule    What to Check When To Check What to Do  Inlet Filter Each Use Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water.    Visua
                    
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                          Maintenance and Storage    Pump Oil Change  1) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil.    Remove the bolts that connect the pump to the engine.  Remove fill  VRX:  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 reinstall mounting bolts.  All other pumps: Reinstall drain plug.    3) Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the envir
                    
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                          Maintenance and Storage      Long Term Storage    Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine.        Winter Storage    Protect your pump, hose, and gun from freezing.  Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent, funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 6 oz.)  1.) Follow 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
                    
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                        Troubleshooting        Problem  Engine will not start SOLUTION:  A,B  Low/Surging pressure or no water flow SOLUTION:  C,D,E,F,G,H  No chemical injection SOLUTION:  I,J,K,L  Cause Solution  A- Low oil shutdown See engine manual for oil requirements  B- Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions  C- Insufficient water supply See water supply section of this manual  D- Plugged pump inlet filter See maintenance section of this manual  E- Wrong nozzle Make