Maintenance and storage – North Star M157300E User Manual
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Maintenance and Storage
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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
What to Do
Inlet Filter
Each Use
Visually inspect and clean inlet filter with clear water.
Pressure Hose
Each Use
Visually inspect pressure hose and hose couplings. Replace
hose if any of the following is evident:
hose coupling is damaged, wire mesh is exposed or
damaged, hose is permanently kinked or flattened, outer
hose cover is blistered or loose.
Bolts
Each Use
Tighten any loose bolts.
Pump Oil
After 1
st
50hrs,
then 3mo/500hr
Change pump oil. See pump oil change instructions on next
page.