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  • Page 1

    Item 157596 P .O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 1-800-270-0810 HOT / COLD W A TER PRESSURE W ASHER S C O U T[...]

  • Page 2

    - 2 - - 3 - NOR TH ST AR - S COUT Pr essur e W asher HOT - COLD Congratulations on your purchase of the S COUT 157596 Pressure W asher! Y our pressure washer is made of high quality components to ensure the top performance you demand. T ake the time to read this entire manual so you better understand the machine, how to operate it, the maintenance [...]

  • Page 3

    - 2 - - 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Read and un dersta nd the se ins truct ions b ecause they have t o do w ith safet y . Pay partic ular att ention to th e safe ty sym bol th ro ughout this manua l. Fail ur e to com ply with these in struct ions may r esult in perso nal injur y or pr oduc t dam age. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Properly ground this unit. Fa[...]

  • Page 4

    - 4 - - 5 - GENERAL SAFETY 17. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the unit. 18. Always point the wand away from people and animals. High pressure streams will penetrate the skin. Seek medical attention immediately if fluid penetrates skin. Do not treat as a simple cut. 19. Always release system pressure after shutting off the pres[...]

  • Page 5

    - 4 - - 5 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS “The supply and internal wiring of portable high pressure spray washing machines shall have ground-fault-circuit- interpreter (GFCI) which is designed to protect people from line-ground shock hazards”, National Electric Code (NEC) 1987, 422, 8 (d) (3). - All equipment and power cords connected down-line from [...]

  • Page 6

    - 6 - - 7 - INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS If installing the S COUT 157596 indoors or in an enclosed area, observe the following guidelines: - Operate the unit on a level surface to ensure proper lubrification to the water pump. - Be certain the ambient temperature of the environment does not exceed 100°F . This ensures adequate air supply for the bu[...]

  • Page 7

    - 6 - - 7 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ST AR TING THE PRESSURE W ASHER BEFORE ST AR TING THE PRESSURE W ASHER 1. Read all safety instructions throughout this manual. 2. Be sure the motor switch is in the “OFF” position, red button pushed. 3. Ensure outlet is the proper voltage (120 volts). 4. Insert the male power plug into a grounded AC outlet. 5[...]

  • Page 8

    - 8 - - 9 - HOT W A TER OPERA TION 1. Fill fuel tank with 4,3 gallons of #l or #2 Diesel. 2. Be sure trigger gun is locked in the “OFF” position and remove the nozzle/wand assembly . 3. T urn the unit on by pushing the pump switch on the control panel. Once the unit starts, squeeze the trigger gun “ON” for 2 minutes to purge all air and min[...]

  • Page 9

    - 8 - - 9 - STOPPING THE PRESSURE W ASHER ! T o protect your safety and the service of your S COUT 157596, you must follow the procedur e for stopping the pressur e washer outlined below: 1. Run one gallon of clean water through the used detergent lines. (If deter gent has been used during this operation run). 2. T urn burner switch to “OFF” (0[...]

  • Page 10

    - 10 - - 1 1 - MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect and clean the water intake screen on the unit before each use. 2. Always be sure the unit is receiving the proper 120 volts. Be certain the cord is equipped with the appropriate ground prong plug to ensure proper grounding. Electrical cords and connections should not contact water . 3. Always follow STOPPING TH[...]

  • Page 11

    - 10 - - 1 1 - TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS CAUSES REMEDIES The water pump will not start The motor thermic protection is open Check the mains voltage (+/- 5% tolerance). Check the phases in the plug are connected well. The machine is not going in The no-return valve does not seal Replace the valve or the gasket TOT AL ST OP mode (unit in and check the[...]

  • Page 12

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 1 0402 0283 Right Grid Cover 1 2 0477 0266 Complete Cover with Sticker gray 1 3 0402 0282 Left Grid Cover 1 4 3623 0031 Screw M5x16 2 5 3206 0282 Central Frame 1 6 3609 0058 Screw M8x22 6 7 2811 0016 Washer Ø8,4x17x1,6 6 8 2811 0016 Washer Ø8,4x17x1,6 6 9 0604 0039 Nut M8x9,5 6 10 3609 0058 Screw M8x22 3 11 2811 001[...]

  • Page 13

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 36 2000 0105 Nipple 1 37 1002 0132 Suction Filter 1 38 2800 0074 Coupling 1 39 3621 0013 Special Screw M6x20 3 40 3002 0586 External Hose Reel Support 1 41 0017 0013 Wheel Axle Ø20 L=500 1 42 2812 0070 Washer Ø20 2 43 2810 0035 Wheel 250x52 2 44 0009 0179 Ring Ø20 2 45 0402 0284 Wheel Cover - Ø250 grigio / grey 2 [...]

  • Page 14

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 1 3218 0114 Manifold brass 1 2 3609 0150 Screw M6x35 5 3 1210 0392 O-Ring 2,0x16 4 4 1205 0031 Suct./Del. Valve Cage 3 5 1802 0175 Suct./Del. Valve Spring 3 6 3604 0026 Suct./Del. Valve 3 7 3009 0121 Suct./Del. Valve Seat 3 8 1220 0039 Suct./Del. Valve Ass. y kit 3 9 1210 0415 O-Ring 1,78x12,42 3 10 0601 0274 Spacer 2[...]

  • Page 15

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 38 2803 0514 Detergent Coupling Suction K it 1 41 3605 0087 Special Screw M6 1 42 1210 0220 O-Ring 2x4 1 43 3009 0153 Easy-Start Seat 1 44 3003 0028 Ball 9/32" 1 45 1210 0152 O-Ring 1,78x9,25 1 46 3009 0148 Valve Seat 1 47 0009 0112 Packing Retainer 1,78x8,7 1 48 1210 0041 O-Ring 1,78x8,73 1 49 0015 0190 Rod 1 50[...]

  • Page 16

    Pos Code Description Note Q .Ty 1 1003 0003 Hose Clamp 1 2 3208 0997 Diesel Hose Ø6x12 L=390 1 3 1003 0003 Hose Clamp 1 5 1002 0120 Diesel Filter 1 6 1003 0003 Hose Clamp 1 7 3208 1044 Diesel Hose Ø6x12 L=170 1 8 1003 0003 Hose Clamp 1 9 3208 0705 Detergent Hose Ø7x10 L=750 1 10 1003 0059 Hose Cl amp 2 11 1223 0052 Wing Nut G3/4 1 12 2803 0371 C[...]

  • Page 17

    Pos Code Description Note Q .Ty 40 0602 0047 Electrode Holder Disc 1 41 0602 0057 Air Turbolence Ring 1 42 3608 0004 Screw M3x6 3 43 3400 0331 Diesel Nozzle 0,75 - 60° A CT 1 44 2803 0322 Coupli ng Ø4 GC1/8” 1 45 0805 0023 Bifilar Electrode Kit 1 46 2819 0020 Spring Washer D.15x5,2x0,4 1 47 3625 0046 Screw M5x12 1 48 0335 0031 Burner Kit 1 49 1[...]

  • Page 18

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 1 3625 0003 Screw 2,9x16 2 2 0460 0030 Switch Cover 1 3 2416 0095 Switch Protection 1 4 1410 0061 Switch 16 Amp 1 5 1817 0066 Thermostat Knob 1 6 3623 0007 Screw M4x10 2 7 0457 0042 Electrical Panel Sti cker 1 8 0402 0280 Cover 1 9 0204 0041 Thermostat Bushing 1 10 3230 0032 Thermostat 1 11 0434 0021 Condenser 50 mcf [...]

  • Page 19

    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 1 3202 0270 Cap 1 2 3019 0038 Outer Seeger 1 3 2811 0015 Washer Ø13x24 1 4 3606 0014 Hose Reel Stop 1 5 1802 0211 Spring 1 6 0468 0002 Mobile Plate 1 7 0468 0001 Fix Plate 1 8 3019 0037 Outer Seeger Ø20 1 9 2431 0007 Knob 1 10 3623 0015 Screw 5x25 4 11 0602 0052 Disc 1 12 2812 0080 Special Washer Ø20xØ30x2 1 13 30[...]

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    Pos Code Description Note Q.Ty 1 3400 0450 Water Nozzle 15 04 1/4" Meg (Blister) 1 2 3301 0835 Lance (Bl ister) 1 3 2410 0102 Spray Gun (Bli ster) 1 4 3208 0996 H.P. Hose R1 1/4" L=10mt (Part oh HOSE REEL KIT) 1 5 0455 0013 Nozzle Cleaning Pin 1 GUN, HOSE, WAND ASSEMBLY EXPLODED WIEW[...]

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    - 20 - P .O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 Call 1-800-222-5381 Fax: 507-334-9442 CONCENTRA TED CLEANING PRODUCTS MAKE YOUR PRESSURE W ASHING GO F ASTER! 1610 1 151 • Rev . 00 • July 2007[...]