North Star M157593E Owner's Manual

Before Each Use20Note: 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 andenclosure 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 fuel tank or burner at a gas station – it could cause a staticelectric spark. Follow these steps to avoid static electric sparking during fueling: Use an approved portable container to transfer fuel to the pressure washer'stank. (A portable container made of metal or conductive plastic is preferredbecause it dissipates charge to ground more readily.) Always place container on the ground to be filled. Never fill the portable fuelcontainer while it is sitting inside a vehicle, trailer, trunk, or pick-up truckbed. Dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling processby 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 startingengine. 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 fuel tank Check the fuel tank level. If needed, fill tank with fresh #1 or #2 diesel, froma portable container:1) Remove fuel cap.2) Add fuel through the fill opening:- Use only a UL-approved portable container to transfer the fuel to engine'stank.- Add fuel through the fill opening. Do not overfill. Allow at least 1/2" ofempty space below fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.3) Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.4) Wipe any excess fuel from unit before starting