© 2003 k-bar industries tm m157471a item numbers : 157471, 157472 owner’s manual pressure washer: machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water. Any questions, comments, problems or parts orders call northstar customer service 1-800-270-0810 engine is shipped without oil. - before star...
2 hazard signal word definitions.
3 table of contents important safety rules.....…...................................... 4-5 warning label locations......…................................. 6 unpacking………………………………………………….. 7 machine component identification……………………… 8 pump component identification..…………..…………… 9 operation instruction...
4 important safety rules save these instructions 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...
5 important safety rules 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 use...
6 warning label locations shut-down instructions 1. Turn engine off. 2. Turn water supply off. 3. Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure. 4. Remove garden hose. 5. Remove pressure hose. 6. Turn fuel valve off (if equipped). Start-up instructions 1. Attach garden hose. 2. Attach pressure hose. 3....
7 unpacking -separate and identify the components. Pressure washer pressure hose spray gun lance owner’s manual any questions, comments, problems or parts orders call northstar customer service 1-800-270-0810
8 machine component identification 1.) carry handle 2.) pressure hose 3.) chemical hose 4.) water pump 5.) engine 6.) nozzle 7.) spray gun 8.) trigger.
9 pump component identification water inlet water outlet inlet filter chemical hose chemical strainer.
10 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, use a piece of cardboard to check ...
11 operation instructions spray gun safety lock when not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental high pressure discharge. Attaching the pressure hose - to attach the pressure hose to the pump, thread the pressure hose’s 22mm coupler onto the water pump’s outlet hand tight. - to...
12 operation instructions 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. Operating the nozzle -twist the nozzle to change the spray pattern from a straight stream to a 45 o fan. -pull the nozzle back for high pres...
13 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,...
14 maintenance 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.) unplug spark plug wire from spark plug. (see engine owner’s manual) mai...
15 oil fill tube maintenance engine oil change 1.) place a suitable container on the ground to catch the used oil, then remove the engine oil fill cap. 2.) tip the pressure washer on its side to pour the used oil out through the engine’s oil fill tube. 3.) please dispose of used oil in a manner that...
16 troubleshooting problem engine will not start solution: a low/surging pressure or no water flow solution: b,c,d,e,f,g no chemical injection solution: h,i,j,k cause solution a- engine starting instructions not followed see engine manual for starting instructions b- insufficient water supply see wa...
17 parts explosion item part# description qty model item part# description qty model 1 38528 lance 1 all 38512 water pump, vrx2017v 1 157471 2 38526 spray gun 1 all 8 38513 water pump, vrx2022v 1 157472 38488 engine, 4hp tecumseh 1 157471 9 33488 chemical hose 3ft all 3 37442 engine, 6hp tecumseh 1 ...
