North Star M157597AG User Manual

Troubleshooting
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Engine Will Not Start
Causes
Solutions
Low Oil Shutdown
Fill engine with the adequate amount of oil.
Cold Engine
Choke engine to start.
No Fuel
Add gas to engine; make sure fuel shutoff valve is open.
Dead Battery
Recharge/Replace battery.
Spark plug wire not attached
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Pressure Washer Runs But Burner Doesn't Fire
Causes
Solutions
Heat switch turned OFF
Turn heat switch ON.
Thermostat set too low or off
Set thermostat to desired temp.
Fuel tank empty
Fill fuel tank with kerosene, diesel, or fuel oil.
Defective Flow Switch
Clean flow switch. See Maintenance and Repair section for
instructions.
Defective Thermostat
Call Product Support.
Defective Burner
Call Product Support.
Pressure Washer Runs But No Pressure
Causes
Solutions
Partially clogged or damaged nozzle
Clean or replace nozzle.
Clogged water filter
Clean water filter.
Improper nozzle combinations
Use proper nozzle configurations as stated in manual
Low water flow
Check for kinked suction line
Smoke From Heat Exchanger
Causes
Solutions
Air band not adjusted properly
Adjust the air band until the burner burns cleanly. See Installation
Instructions
Poor quality fuel
Use kerosene for the cleanest burn.
Water Not Heating Sufficiently
Causes
Solutions
Scale build-up in coil
See Coil Descaling under Maintenance Instructions.
Coil is full of soot
Call Product Support.
Poor Or No Detergent Supply
Causes
Solutions
Soap control knob set too low.
Adjust soap control knob.
Inadequate detergent supply
Refill detergent container. Make sure chemical strainer is fully
submerged.
High pressure hose too long
Use less hose. Move machine closer to the work.
Chemical strainer or injector clogged
Clean the strainer and injector. Always start with a clean detergent
container. Run clean water through the injector after each use.

North Star M157597AG Specifications

General

Brand	North Star
Model	M157597AG
Category	Pressure Washer
Language	English