North Star MA 1578111D - Manual (Page 10)

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 engine.
2.) Turn off water supply.
3.) Squeeze trigger to relieve system pressure.
4.) Shut off fuel valve.
5.)
Unplug spark plug wire from spark plug, (see engine owners’ manual).
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.
Engine Oil See engine manual See engine manual for oil change instructions
Pump Oil After 1
st
50hrs,
then 3mo/500hr
Change pump oil. See pump oil change instructions on next
page.