Moving and towing, Warning, Connecting trailer and towing – North Star M157594I User Manual

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Moving and Towing

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WARNING

The filled pressures washer is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of
control or tips over.

ALWAYS keep the jack cranked down to help balance the trailer when it is not

connected to a vehicle hitch.

FOLLOW all the instructions below for safely connecting and towing the pressure

washer.

Connecting Trailer and Towing

Inspect
trailer

Always inspect the trailer before hitching it to your vehicle.

1. Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair. See tire sidewall for

recommended pressure.

2. Check to make sure that trailer is in safe working condition. Make sure all

nuts, bolts, and connections are tight. If a part needs replacement, only use
parts that meet the manufacturer's specifications.

WARNING:

Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.

Damaged or missing components, or replacement parts that do not meet

specifications, may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the
trailer.

Move
pressure
washer to
vehicle

When moving the pressure washer by hand, always keep the jack cranked
down to provide support if needed.

Attach trailer
to hitch

Attach trailer to vehicle hitch.
When filled, the pressure washer trailer has a tongue weight of 500 lbs. Ensure the
towing vehicle is properly equipped to handle the load.

1. Attach trailer coupler to vehicle's class 3 or higher hitch with 2" ball (only).
2. Ensure trailer is level, with A-frame tow bar parallel to the ground. You

may need to adjust your coupler height or purchase the proper hitch to
achieve the correct tongue height so trailer is level.

WARNING

:

Vehicle handling may be adversely affected while towing if the trailer is not
level.

3. Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with

fingers. Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight as possible
on ball and locking lever can still be opened and closed.

4. Lock lever closed to secure the attachment.
5. An optional locking pin or padlock may be inserted in the locking lever

hole for extra security.

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