North Star M157594I - Manual (Page 21)

Before Each Use
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Always follow these general safety rules when fueling:
1) Turn pressure washer off and allow to cool for at least two minutes before removing any fuel cap.
Note: A running or still-hot engine or burner is hot enough to ignite fuel.
2) Fill fuel tank OUTDOORS – never indoors. Fuel vapors can ignite if they collect inside and
enclosure and explosion can result.
3) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and flames. Do not smoke.
4) Never pump fuel directly into the gas tank or burner at a gas station – it could cause a static
electric spark. Follow these steps to avoid static electric sparking during fueling:
 Use an approved portable container to transfer fuel to the pressure washer's tank. (A
portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is preferred because it dissipates
charge to ground more readily.)
 Always place container on the ground to be filled. Never fill the portable gas container
while it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truck bed.
 Dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling process by touching a
grounded metal object at a safe distance from fuel sources.
 Keep nozzle in contact with container while filling. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
5) Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.
 If possible, move the pressure washer away from spilled fuel on the ground.
 Wipe up spilled fuel and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
 Fuel soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.
 If fuel is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
Fill engine fuel
tank Check the gasoline tank level. If needed, fill tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline from a portable container:
1) Remove engine gas cap.
2) Add gasoline through the fill opening:
- Use only a UL-approved portable gasoline container to transfer the gasoline
to engine's tank.
- Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1/2" of empty space
below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
3) Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
4) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed
container.
Fill burner fuel
tank
(if planning to
use heated
water) If you are planning to use heated water, fill burner fuel tank with #1 or #2
diesel, B5 or lower biodiesel, kerosene, or fuel oil.
1) Remove burner fuel cap.
2) Add fuel through the fill opening. Do not overfill. Allow at least 1/2" of
empty space below fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
3) Replace fuel cap securely before starting engine.