North Star M157305H - Manual (Page 18)

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Moving and Handling Instructions
Maneuvering Your Pressure Washer
1.) Pull the handle back with both hands.
2.) Rotate the handle downward to a comfortable height.
3.) Push the pressure washer forward as you walk.
Lifting Your Pressure Washer
1.) To reduce risk of injury, it is recommended to use a
hoist to lift this pressure washer.
2.) Lift from lifting point (see picture)
Long Term Storage
During cold weather, store the pressure washer indoors and move it outdoors before starting.
Follow these instructions to prevent the pump from freezing during storage.
Winter Storage:
Items needed: 12” piece of garden hose or equivalent,
funnel and RV antifreeze (approximately 2 gallons).
1.) Attach the garden hose with funnel to the pump inlet
(see illustration).
2.) Pour RV antifreeze into the funnel.
3.) Turn the unit on and make sure the burner is off.
4.) Let the pump run no more than 15 seconds at a time
until antifreeze comes out the high pressure outlet.
5.) It will take about 1.5 gallons of antifreeze to fill the
pump and heat exchanger coil.
6.) Drain all water from the high pressure hose. Depress
trigger on gun and drain all water out of gun/lance.
Lift Point
Lift Here
Handle
RV Antifreeze
Water Inlet
Hose
Funnel