20 Most Recent Northstar Pressure Washer 2800 PSI Questions & Answers

There should be a drain plug (bolt) at the bottom of the pump to drain the oil. Undo bolt and drain the oil. Replace bolt and fill pump with new oil. Look for a sightglass on the side of the pump. Fill so the oil level is in the centre of sightglass.

Hi jetrad1,

Do you have the engine make and model? Do you have a manual for it?
Here is the manual for your pressure washer: http://www.northerntool.com/downloads/manuals/1577543.pdf

Copy and paste this web address into your browser and the manual will download for you.

The instructions for oil in the pump, if you need that also, are on page 18 and go by the pump make and model.

Please reply back with your engine make and model and I will look that up for you.

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Handie Andie

As far as the pump gose just use a 30 weight oil they call it pump oil but realy its a 30 weight oil if you want the # its AW-4085-0016 or equivlant . The engine oil is a 10 -30 in most tempatures they say use a 30 wight above 40 degrees but i use mobil one extend proformance 10 -30 all year long in all of my mechines and have never had any problems and there all honda engines . Just change the oil every year some of mind are 35 years oil and run perfictly

What is the model number of the Honda engine?

There isn't an adjustment for pulling the cleaning solution out faster or slower. It's an automatic function, based on the size of the power washer (meaning it ****s at different rates for different sized washers). Here's a link to the manual for more information:
http://www.northerntool.com/downloads/manuals/1577543.pdf
Hope this helps!

Thermal relief valves sometimes just get old. You can buy them from any number of places. Here is a link to one. Here is a link to another. And another. If this helps please rate this post.

Gasoline goes bad after sitting for an extended period of time.
Old school people would drain the gas out of the tank but found this lead to rust forming in the tank.
Now it is best to fill the tank with high octane gas and use a winterizing fuel additive to prevent problems.
Also remove any water from the hoses.
In the spring replace the gas and change the oil and you should be good, changing the spark plug would also be beneficial.

Any of the companies listed below can help you and are located in your area. These are all trained and certified service centers that specialize in pressure washer repair among other things.

Sincerely,
Aron Kerr
Landa Northwest
www.landanw.com

INNOVATIVE CLEANING SYSTEMS (ICS)
8724 WEST MALBORO ROAD
FARMVILLE, NC 27828 UNITED STATES
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CTS CLEANING SYSTEMS,INC
2185 ANGELIA M. STREET
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28312-8398 UNITED STATES
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CSC INDUSTRIAL SALES & SERVICE LLC
600 - D UNION WEST BLVD
MATTHEWS, NC 28104 UNITED STATES
(704) 684-0223

MVP SERVICES, INC.
5813 A. TRIANGLE DRIVE
RALEIGH, NC 27617 UNITED STATES
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CLEANING SYSTEMS OF THE TRIAD
5610 RANDLEMAN RD.
RANDLEMAN, NC 27317 UNITED STATES
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The oil in the pump is probably leaking because a seal is blown and water is getting into the piston housing. Take a look inside at the oil. It should be brown and translucent. If it is gray, white or milky, you have a blown oil seal. This reservoir should only be 1/3 full of non-detergent oil to begin with. Hope this helps

Water inlet filter lime or dirt , 2 nozzle dirt 3 floss with o-rings valves 1 valve has dirt or broken o-ring between 1 of the valves 4 pressure control valve was not screwed. the nozzle (if it is a dirtkiller) is is broken mostly porcelain.

I think you mean an UN Loader this is a valve that redirects (bypasses) the pressureized water back into the intake when you release the trigger When it is not working the machine continues to build pressure and will bog down hope this helps the ed

If it really bogs down to where the engine is struggling....it's the carburetor. It's not allowing the engine the fuel/air ratio it needs for peak performance.

PDF]Owner's Manual - Northern Tool + Equipment

https://www.northerntool.com/.../1577544.p... Northern Tool + EquipmentCall NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810 .... -During transportation take precautions to make sure pressure washer will not tip ..... A- Low oil shutdown.