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North Star M1573001K.1 manual

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  • Page 1

    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 component s. -If you have damaged components: Contact the freight compan y that delivered the unit and file a claim. -If you have missin[...]

  • Page 2

    Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2[...]

  • Page 3

    Table of Contents 3 Important Safety Instructions………………………..……... 4 Grounding Instructions……………………………………... 5 Warning Label Locations…………………………….…….. 6 Assembly Instructions…………………………….………... 7-9 Machine Component Identification………………[...]

  • Page 4

    Important Safety Instructions 4 WARNING - Risk of Injection or Injury to P ersons - 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 [...]

  • Page 5

    Grounding Instructions 5 This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or brea kdown, 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 out[...]

  • Page 6

    Warning Label Locations 6 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, reset the GFCI , start motor.  Gun kicks back. Hold with both h ands.  Risk of injection or inju ry to persons. Do[...]

  • Page 7

    Assembly Instructions 7 I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in one box. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. * Figures shown are for representation only. Actual components will vary by model. Pressure Hose Handle Motor/Pump/Base Assembly Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag[...]

  • Page 8

    Assembly Instructions 8 I.) Hardware Bag Hose Hook – Qty 2 Part # 77976 1 Gun Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38509 Flange Nut – Qty 2 Part # 82019 Carriage Bolt - Qty 2 Part # 82233 T-Handle – Qty 2 Part # 38578 Grommet – Qty 5 Part # 35198 Nozzle – Qty 2 Part # varies by model Vented fill cap (1573001 only) Nylock Nut – Qty 4 Part # 77749 5[...]

  • Page 9

    Assembly Instructions 9 III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carr iage bolts and t -handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hooks onto the handle and gun hook onto the base as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle na meplate. 5.) Press nozzles into gromm[...]

  • Page 10

    Machine Component Identification 10 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[...]

  • Page 11

    Pump Component Identification 11 1573001 1573011 & 1573 021[...]

  • Page 12

    Operation Instructions 12 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 stead y and is 20% over the rated flow of your pump . Use a stopw atch to time how long it takes to fill a 5 -gallon bucket wi[...]

  • Page 13

    Operation Instructions 13 Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent acc idental high -pressure discharge. * 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. spray gun spra[...]

  • Page 14

    Operation Instructions 14 Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before squeezing trigger. If nozzle is not secure it will beco me a projectile. Serious injury can occur. WARNING 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 se[...]

  • Page 15

    Operation Instructions 15 Applying Chemicals 1.) Install the black nozzle when apply ing chemicals onto the cleaning surface. 2.) Start the pressure washer according to the start-up instructions. 3.) Submerge the chemical hose in cleaning solut ion. (See Pump Component Identification section for chemical injector location.) 4.) Squeeze the spray gu[...]

  • Page 16

    Maintenance and Storage 16 Maintenance Mode Read and follow these safety rules whenever you will be servicing the pre ssure washer:  Turn off / unplug / relieve pressure first. Always turn off and unplug the pressure washer and relieve system pressure before inspection or maintenance.  Replace guards. Make sure all guards and cover shields ar[...]

  • Page 17

    Maintenance and Storage 17 sight glass drain plug fill cap Cat 4DNX25GSI Pump fill cap Comet AXD 1617E Pump Oil capacity: 4.3oz. (.13L) Oil capacity: 8.5 oz. (.25L) FIG05038 Oil capacity: 8.5 oz. (.25L) drain plug sight glass fill cap Cat 4DX15EUIF Pump drain plug sight glass Pump Oil Change 1.) Place a suitable container below the pump to catch th[...]

  • Page 18

    Maintenance and Storage 18 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 i[...]

  • Page 19

    Troubleshooting 19 Problem Solution Motor will not start SOLUTION: A,B Low/Surging pressure or no water f low 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 [...]

  • Page 20

    Specifications 20 1573001 1573011 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) Dimensions L x W x H 34” x 21” x 38” (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) Dimensions L x W x H 34” x 21” x 38” (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) Weight 95 lb (44kg) Weig[...]

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    Wiring Diagram 21[...]

  • Page 22

    Parts Explosion M1573001 - Rev K .1 22[...]

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    Parts Explosion M1573001 - Rev K .1 23 ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION QTY MODELS 1 38509 Threaded Gun Hook 1 All 2 779826 NorthStar Decal 1 All 3 35198 7/16 ID Grommet 5 All 4 780223 Handle 1 All 5 779761 Hose/Cord Hoo k 2 All 6 38578 T-Handle Knob 2 All 7 779924 Base 1 All 8 788813 Tire Wheel Assembl y 2 All 9 305200 Wheel Retainer 2 All 10 38524 5/16 [...]

  • Page 24

    Pump Exploded Views 24 Part # 790693 Comet AX D 1617E GH[...]

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    Pump Exploded Views 25 Ref # Part # Description Qty Ref # Part # Description Qty 1 CO3202001800 CAP 1 39 CO3200001700 PORT PLUG, AXD COMET PUMP 1 2 CO3609001400 SCREW, M8 X 55 4 40 CO2409009100 PISTON CHECK VALVE KIT,AXD UNL 1 3 CO3218032700 MANIFOLD 1 41 CO1210046000 O-RING 1 4 CO3202001800 CAP 1 42 CO2409008600 CHECK VALVE 1 5 CO1210004900 O-RING[...]

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    Pump Exploded Views 26 Part # 791327 Cat 4 DX[...]

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    Pump Exploded Views 27 Ref# P/N DESCRIPTION QTY Ref# P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 5 Not Available Screw 3 197 CA941516 Inlet Fitting Assembly 1 8 CA547153 Bearing Cover 1 255 CA30516 Bolt Mount Assembly 1 10 CA14041 O-Ring, Bearing Cover 1 401 CA32088 Handle Adjustable (Not Shown) 1 11 CA55337 Oil Seal 1 402 CA46570 Adjusting Cap 1 15 CA14488 Inner Ball Bea[...]

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    Pump Exploded Views 28 Ref# P/N DESCRIPTION QTY Ref# P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 5 Not Available Screw 3 106 Kit #1 Seal 3 8 CA547153 Bearing Cover 1 120 Not Available Seal Case 3 10 CA14041 O-Ring, Bearing Cover 1 121 CA13976 O-Ring for Seal Case 3 11 CA55337 Oil Seal 1 125 Kit #1 Seal 3 15 CA14488 Inner Ball Bearing 1 160 CA17428 O-Ring, Inlet 3 20 CA547[...]

  • Page 29

    Limited Warranty 29 Dear Valued Custo mer: The NorthStar P roduct you j ust purchased is built with the finest material a nd crafts manship. Use t his pro duct properly and enjoy the be nefits from its high per formance. By p urchasing a NorthStar pr oduct, you show a desire for qualit y and durab ility. Like all mechanical eq uipment this u nit re[...]

  • Page 30

    30 Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499[...]