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     2008 Northern Tool + Eq uipment TM M1578112A ITEM NUMBERS: 1578112, 1578172 1578132, 1578182 1578152, 1578202 1577543, 1577544 Owner’s Manual Pressure Washer: Machine that cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure water. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 Engine is shippe d without o[...]

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    Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Important Safety Rules ..... ..................... ............…. 4,5 Warning Label Locations ... ...................... ..........…. 6 Assembly Instructions…………………………………... 7-9 Machine Component Identification……………………. 10 Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification… 11 Operatio[...]

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    Important Safety Rules 4 Save These Instructions 1.) Read owne r'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 untrain ed people away. 2.) Skin puncture hazard. High pressure fluid can inject under skin resultin g in serious injury includin[...]

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    Important Safety Rules 5 5.) Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Serious in jury or death can resu lt if chemi cal manufacturer instructions are not followed. -Wear pro tectiv e gloves w hen handli ng and cleaning with chemicals. -Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all ch emicals bein g used. -When cle aning fi lt ers, che ck if c[...]

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    Warning Label Locations 6 START-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Attach gard en hose. 2. Attach pressure hose. 3. Attach gun and lance. 4. Turn wa ter supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigge r to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. Start engine.  2008 Northern Tool + Equipmen t 800-270-0810 WARNING Part No. 38570 1.) Skin puncture hazard. Do not direct spray at pe[...]

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    Assembly Instructions 7 I.) Unpack Your pressure washer is shipped in two boxes. Separate and identify the components found in both boxes. * Depending in model, components m ay appear differently than illustrated Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 Pressure Hose Hardware Bag Spray Gun Hand[...]

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    Assembly Instructions 8 II.) Hardware Bag Base Handle Pressure Hose Lance Spray Gun Hardware Bag Hose Hook – Qty 1 Part # 38510 Flange Nut – Qty 6 Part # 82019 Carriage Bolt – Qty 2 Part # 82233 Vented fill cap 1578112, 1578132, 1577543,1577544 Vented dipstick 1578152 only Gun Hook – Qty 2 Part # 38509 T- Handle Knob – Qty 2 Part # 38578 [...]

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    Assembly Instructions 9 III.) Handle Assembly 1.) Attach handle to base with two carriage bolts and t-handle knobs. 2.) Spin a flange nut backwards onto the hos e hook and each gun hook. (see hook detail) 3.) Mount the hose hook and gun ho oks onto the handle as shown. 4.) Insert grommets into the holes on the handle nameplate. 5.) Press nozzles in[...]

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    Machine Component Identification 10 1.) Handle . Designed for easy cart movement. 2.) Hose Hook . Store hose on hook. (Position depends on model, see Assembly Instructions section.) 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[...]

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    Pump Oil Cap and Pump Component Identification 11[...]

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    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 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 y[...]

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    Operation Instructions 13 Start-Up Instructions 1. Attach garden hose to water inlet. 2. Attach pressure hose to water outlet and gun. 3. Attach spray gun to lance. 4. Turn water supply ON. 5. Squeeze trigger to purge air from pump. 6. Insert nozzle. 7. Start engine. Shut-Down Instructions 1. Turn engine OFF. 2. Turn water supply OFF. 3. Squeeze tr[...]

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    Operation Instructions 14 Spray Gun Safety Lock When not spraying, use the spray gun safety lock to prevent accidental 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 ti ghten with a wrench. spray gun spray[...]

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    Operation Instructions 15 Flying objects. Make sure nozzle is secure before sque ezing trig ger. If nozzle is not secure it will become 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 s[...]

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    Operation Instructions 16 Risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Serious injury or death can result if chem ical manufacturer instructions are not followed. -Wear protective gloves when handli ng and cleaning with chemicals. -Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemica ls being used. -When cleaning filters, check if chem icals hav[...]

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    Maintenance and Storage 17 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.) Shut off fuel valve. 5.) Unplug spark plug wire from spar k plug, (see engine owners’ manual). Maintenance [...]

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    Maintenance and Storage 18 fill cap Oil capacity: 8.5 oz. (.25L) Cat 3DNX25GSI Pump Oil capacity: 18 oz. (.53L) Oil capa ci ty: 10.2 oz . (. 30 L) sight glass drain plug Cat 3SPX30G1I Pump fill cap Cat 66DX35G1I Pump Oil capacity: 4.3 oz. (.13L) Comet BXD 2530 Pump Oil capacity: 10.3 oz. (.30L) Oil capacity: 5.7 oz. (.17L) Comet AXD 3032 Pump Comet[...]

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    Maintenance and Storage 19 Long Term Storage Follow the engine owner’s manual for storing the engine. 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 inst ructions listed above. 2.) Disconnect spark plug cab[...]

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    Troubleshooting 20 Problem Engine will not start SOLUTION: A,B Low/Surging pressure or no wate r flow SOLUTION: C,D,E,F,G,H No chemical injectio n SOLUTION: I,J,K,L Cause Solution A- Low oil shutdown See engine manual for oil requirements B- Engine starting instructions not followed See engine manual for starting instructions C- Insufficient water [...]

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    Specifications 21 1578112 1578172 PSI (bar) 3000 (207) PSI (bar) 3000 (207) GPM (l/min) 2.5 (9.4) GPM (l/min) 2.5 (9.4) Max Water Temp 140  F (60  C) Max Water Temp 140  F (60  C) Noise Level 78 dB Noise Level 78 dB Dimensions L x W x H 34” x 21” x 38” (864mm x 534mm x 965mm) Dimension s L x W x H 34” x 21” x 38” (864mm x 53[...]

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    Parts Exploded View 22 * Depending on model, components may appear differently. Item Numbers: 1578112,1578172, 1578132,1578182, 1578152,1578202, 1577543, 1577544 Revision A[...]

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    Parts Exploded View 23 REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL 1 38509 Gun Hook 2 all 2 778065 Decal 1 all 3 35198 Grommet 5 all 4 779927 Handle 1 all 5 38510 Hose hook 1 all 6 38578 Knob 2 all 7 779924 Base 1 all 8 2278 Wheel 2 all 9 305200 Wheel Retainer 2 all 38525 50’ Pressure Hose 1578112, 8172, 8132, 8182, 8182, 8202 10 38524 25’ Pressure Hose 1[...]

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    Pump Exploded View 24 A1578112 A1578172 A1578132 A1578182 A1578152 A1578202 A1577543[...]

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    Pump Exploded View 25 REF# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY MODEL 779828 Comet BXD 2530G Pump 1578112 1577544 38518 Cat 3DNX Pump 1578172 779829 Comet AXD Pump 1578132 777654 Cat 3SPX Pump 1578182 778164 Comet ZWD Pump 1578152 38520 Cat 66DX Pump 1578202 26 779827 Comet VRX 2528G Pump 1 1577543 27 777915 Quick Connect Outlet Plug 1 All 4027 Inlet Filter Washe[...]

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    26 OIL 8112, 8132 7543, 7544 8152 FIG02216 ITEM NUMBERS: 1578112, 1578172 1578132, 1578182 1578152, 1578202 1577543, 1577544 Packaged By:_________ *This page is to help ensure that th e factory includes all co mponents in the manual bag.[...]