NORTHSTAR 4000 PSI Trailer Mounted Hot Water Pressure Washer Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- NORTHSTAR
Table of Contents
NORTHSTAR 4000 PSI Trailer Mounted Hot Water Pressure Washer
Product Information
The product is a pressure washer designed for outdoor use only. It is equipped with an engine, unloader, inlet plumbing, diesel and gasoline tanks, a pump, water inlet, ball valves, water filter, control panel, battery box, pressure switch, water outlet, engine key switch, circuit breaker, heat switch, thermostat, and indicator lights.
Component Identification
- Unloader
- Engine (refer to engine manual)
- Inlet Plumbing
- Diesel Tank
- Gasoline Tank
- Pump
- Water Inlet (feed tank)
- Ball Valve (feed tank)
- Ball Valve (city tap water)
- Water Filter
- Control Panel
- Battery Box (battery not included)
- Pressure Switch
- Water Outlet (high pressure)
- Engine Key Switch
- Circuit Breaker
- Heat Switch
- Thermostat
- Indicator Light (pressure switch)
- Indicator Light (thermostat)
Safety Labeling
Always ensure that safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels to avoid unsafe operation. To order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
On-Product Warning Labels
- Danger & Warning
- Caution Hot
- Operating Instructions
- Towing/Moving Instructions
- Towing Warning
- Battery Hazard
- Rupture Disk Warning TFG Lanyard
Product Usage Instructions
Follow these instructions for safe and effective usage of the pressure washer:
Moving/Towing Instructions
- Attach the caster wheel to the jack.
- Crank the jack down.
- Do not attempt to move the trailer up or down a slope by hand.
Towing trailer:
- Latch the coupler securely to a class 3 or higher hitch with a 2-inch ball.
- Ensure that the hitched trailer sits level.
- Crank the jack to the UP position and remove the caster wheel.
- Attach safety chains to the tow vehicle.
- Check local, state, and federal requirements before towing on public roads.
Product Safety Guidelines
- The pressure washer is for outdoor use only. Using it indoors can be fatal due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use the pressure washer inside any building, structure, or garage, even if doors and windows are open.
- Only use the pressure washer outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
- Take precautions to avoid high-pressure fluid forces and burn hazards:
- Never direct the discharge stream at or near any person.
- Do not allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid stream.
- Hold the gun with two hands to prevent kickback.
- Maintain good footing and balance at all times.
- Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine, burner, and wand.
- Use only the designated gripping area of the wand.
- Prevent fire and explosion hazards:
- Never spray flammable liquids.
- Operate the pressure washer only where open flame or torch is permitted.
- Do not fuel a running or hot engine or oil burner.
- Ensure there are no fuel leaks before starting.
- Keep sources of sparks and flames away from the pressure washer.
- Use an approved container for transferring fuel.
- Clean up fuel spills immediately.
- Keep the engine and burner exhaust at least 7 feet away from all combustible objects.
- Situate the pressure washer on heat-resistant flooring when using the burner.
Component Identification
Ref #| Description| Ref #| Description| Ref #|
Description
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Unloader| 8| Ball Valve (feed tank)| 15| Engine Key Switch
2| Engine (see engine manual)| 9| Ball Valve (city tap water)| 16| Circuit
Breaker
3| Inlet Plumbing| 10| Water Filter| 17| Heat Switch
4| Diesel Tank| 11| Control Panel| 18| Thermostat
5| Gasoline Tank| 12| Battery Box (battery not included)| 19| Indicator Light
(pressure sw.)
6| Pump| 13| Pressure Switch| 20| Indicator Light (thermostat)
7| Water Inlet (feed tank)| 14| Water Outlet (high pressure)| |
REFERENCE GUIDE
1. Unloader| Valve that regulates pressure and directs flow into bypass
when trigger is closed.
2. Engine| The air-cooled engine powers the pump.
3. Inlet Plumbing| Means of connecting garden hose to pump inlet.
4. Diesel Tank| Diesel fuel storage container.
5. Gasoline Tank| Gasoline fuel storage container.
6. Pump| A device that moves fluid through a combination of suction and
displacement.
7. Water Inlet (feed tank)| Used to connect water from the feed tank to
the inlet
plumbing.
8. Ball Valve (feed tank)| Used to open or close the water line from
feed tank.
9. Ball Valve (city tap water)| Used to open or close the water line
from city tap.
10. Water Filter| Filters water prior to entering the pump.
11. Control Panel| Flat surface for mounting switches.
12. Battery Box| Storage place to house the battery.
13. Pressure Switch| Controls burner.
14. Water Outlet| Connect high pressure hose here.
15. Engine Key Switch| Start engine by turning clockwise.
16. Circuit Breaker| Push to reset circuit breaker to protect against
electrical overloads.
17. Heat Switch| On/off device for power to burner components.
18. Thermostat| Adjust the water temperature.
19. Indicator Light (pressure switch)| Instrument used to monitor unit
operation. Should be illuminated when the gun is in use.
20. Indicator Light (thermostat)| Instrument used to monitor unit
operation. Should be illuminated when the gun is in use and the burner is
firing.
Safety Labeling
Always make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels or unsafe operation could result. To order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
On-Product Warning Labels
Ref #| Part #| Description
1| 782325| Danger & Warning
2| 305410| Caution Hot
3| 777721| Operating Instructions
4| 777778| Towing/Moving Instructions
5| 786633| Towing Warning
6| 782397| Battery Hazard
7| 798057| Rupture Disk Warning
32821| TFG Lanyard
