North Star A1573001 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Pressure Washer Pump

Summary of A1573001

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    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 all components. -if you have damaged components: contact the freight company that delivere...

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    Hazard signal word definitions 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 3 important safety instructions………………………..……... 4 grounding instructions……………………………………... 5 pump component identification……………………………. 6 operation instructions………………………………..…….. 7-8 water supply………………………………………..… 7 start-up/shut-down instructions……………………... 7 applying chemicals……………...

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    Important safety instructions 4 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 bac...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    Grounding instructions 5 your product must be grounded. If your product should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Your product should be equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and ...

  • Page 6: A157306

    Pump component identification 6 a157306 a1573001 a1573021 a1573011 a1575581.

  • Page 7: Operation Instructions

    Operation instructions 7 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 h...

  • Page 8: Operation Instructions

    Operation instructions 8 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. (see pump component identification section for chemic...

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage 9 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 ...

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage 10 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 ...

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and storage 11 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 ...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 12 problem solution 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 sup...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications 13 a1573001 a1573011 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 140 f (60 c) max water temp 140 f (60 c) horsepower required 1.5hp electric motor horsepower required 2hp electric motor shaft size 5/8” keyed shaft size 5/8” keye...

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    Parts explosion ma1573001 rev – a.1 14.

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    Parts explosion ma1573001 rev – a.1 15 item part# description qty model 1 786056 comet bxd 1617 1 a1573001 778154 cat 2dx a1573011 38518 cat 3dnx a1573021 779403 comet bxd 2527 a157306 35149 cat 2sfx a1575581 2 777913 3/8” qc male nipple 1 a157306 3 777165 1/4 ” braided hose 36” a1573001, 3011, 3021...

  • Page 16: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 16 a1573001.

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    Pump exploded views 17.

  • Page 18: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 18 a1573011.

  • Page 19: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 19 a1573021.

  • Page 20: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 20 a157306.

  • Page 21: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 21.

  • Page 22: Pump Exploded Views

    Pump exploded views 22 a1575581.

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    24 manufactured by northern tool + equipment co., 2800 southcross drive west p.O. Box 1499 burnsville, mn 55337-0499 ®.