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M157300E
Item Numbers: 157300,157301
157302
TM
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.
Pump is shipped with oil.
- Remove shipping tape from pump oil fill cap. (Cat Pumps)
- Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap. (Comet Pumps)
- See pump oil cap section of this manual.
Closely inspect
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions……………………….... 4-5 Warning Label Locations……………………………... 6 Assembly Instructions……………………………………. 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………… 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification….. 11 Operation Instructions……………………………….... 11-15 Water Supply……………………………………….... 11 Start-Up/Shut-Down Instructions………………….. 12 Spray Gun Safety Lock and Attaching the Lance.. 13 Installing Nozzles and Quick Connect hoses…….. 14 Applyin
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING -Risk of Injection or Injury to Persons - Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons. - Do not use a hose if exterior damage is evident. -Risk of explosion. - Do not spray flammable liquids. - Do not operate in a flammable environment. CAUTION -Gun kicks back. Hold with both hands. -To reduce the risk of injury, read operating instructions carefully before use. WARNING - When using this product basic precautions should always be followed,
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Grounding Instructions This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment -
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Warning Label Locations START-UP INSTRUCTIONS SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 1. Turn motor OFF. 2. Attach pressure hose. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Attach gun and lance. 3. Turn water supply OFF. 4. Turn water supply ON. 4. Squeeze trigger to 5. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. purge air from pump. 5. Remove garden hose. 6. Insert nozzle. 6. Remove pressure hose. 7. Plug in power cord, reset the GFCI, start motor. WARNING Gun kicks back. Hold with b
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Machine Component Identification I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in one box. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. Pressure Hose * Figures shown are for representation only. Actual components will vary by model. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810 7
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Machine Component Identification II.) Hardware Bag Flange Nut – Qty 8 Washer – Qty 2 Lock Nut – Qty 2 Part # 82019 Part # 82021 Part # 82013 Carriage Bolt - Qty 2 Part # 82233 T-Handle – Qty 2 Part # 38578 Gun Hook – Qty 2 Part # 38509 Hose Hook – Qty 3 Part # 38510 Grommet – Qty 5 Part # 35198 Nozzle – Qty 2 Part # 778150 8
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Machine Component Identification III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto two hose hooks and each gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hooks and gun hooks onto the handle as shown. 4.) Make sure the top gun hook points back and the bottom gun hook points forward. 5.) Spin a lock nut onto the last hose hook and push on a washer (see top hook detail). Mount the top hose hook with another w
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Machine Component Identification 1.) Handle. Designed for easy cart movement. 2.) Hose Hook. Store hose on hook. 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.) Motor. Leeson motor provides years of reliable use. 7.) Gun Hook. Store gun on hook. 8.) Nozzles. 9.) Spray Gun. Always use two hands for safe operation. 10
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Pump Component Identification 157300 157301 & 157302 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 fas
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Operation Instructions START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach garden hose. 2. Attach pressure hose. 3. Attach gun and lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. Plug in power cord 8. Reset the GFCI button on the cord 9. Start motor. SHUT-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn motor OFF. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Turn water supply OFF. 4. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 5. Remove garden hose. 6. Remove pressure hose
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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 Attaching the Lance spin-on coupler lance Tighten spin-on coupler hand tight. Note: The o-rings make the seal so there is no need to tighten with a wrench. 13
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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 when applying chemicals onto the cleaning surface. 2.) Start the pressure washer according to the start-up instructions. 3.) Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solution. 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 chemicals to react with the dirt, then clean at high pressure with high
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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 motor and unplug cord. 2.) Turn off water supply. 3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. Maintenance Schedule What to Check When To Check What to Do Inlet Filter Each Use Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water. Visually inspect pressure hose and hose couplings. Replace Pressure Hose Each Use hose i
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Maintenance and Storage Pump Oil Change 1.) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch the used oil, then remove the oil fill cap and oil drain plug. 2.) Allow the used oil to drain completely, then reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely. 3.) Please dispose of used oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash,
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Maintenance and Storage 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.) Make sure the motor start switch is OFF. 3.) Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet (see illustration). 4.) Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel, run motor until antifreeze comes out the pump outlet. 5.) Drain all water from the hig
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Troubleshooting Problem Motor 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- Tripped GFCI cord Reset GFCI cord B- Tripped motor relay Reset motor 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 sure high pressure nozzle is being used F- Plugged nozzle Remove nozzle, ch
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Specifications 157300 157301 PSI (bar) 1700 (117) PSI (bar) 2000 (138) GPM (l/min) 1.5 (5.7) GPM (l/min) 1.5 (5.7) Max Water Temp Max Water Temp 140 °F (60 °C) 140 °F (60 °C) Dimensions 33.5” X 20.9” X 38.6” Dimensions 33.5” X 20.9” X 38.6” (851mm x 531mm x 980mm) L x W x H (851mm x 531mm x 980mm) L x W x H Weight 95 lb (44kg) Weight 115 lb (44kg) 157302 PSI (bar) 2750 (190) GPM (l/min) 2.5 (9.4) Max Water Temp 140 °F (60 °C) Dimensions 33.5” X 20.9”
