Moving and towing – North Star M157594I User Manual

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Moving and Towing

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Attach safety
cables

Two safety cables must be used while towing.
Cross safety cables under the coupler, allowing only enough slack for vehicle
turns.

Plug in lights

Plug light pin connector into vehicle.

Raise the jack Always crank the jack into the UP position before towing.

Tow

Tow the pressure washer to your desired work location.
When towing, always adhere to the following safety rules.

Read vehicle instructions. Review towing safety instructions in your towing

vehicle manual.

Driving skills. Special attention and driving skills are necessary for towing

any type of trailer.

Vehicle handling. Be aware that vehicle handling will be affected when

towing the filled pressure washer. Exercise caution to avoid loss of control or
pressure washer overturning:
o Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control at all times.

Reduce speed prior to turns.

o Allow for wider turns and for more distance to stop.
o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create

sway.

Rough or sloped terrain. Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or

sloped terrain in order to reduce risk of rollover. Pick the most level route
possible when transporting across fields. Drive up and down slopes that
cannot be avoided, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a Roll
Over Protection System (ROPS) if you will be operating on non-level terrain.

Added length. Be aware of the added length of the pressure washer.

Reduced visibility. Be aware that visibility may be reduced with pressure

washer attached. Be extra cautious when backing up or turning.

Ride / transport. Never ride or transport cargo on the pressure washer.

On public roads. If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with all

local, state, and federal towing requirements. It is the sole responsibility of
the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety chains or signage as
needed to comply.

Under the influence. Never tow or operate this pressure washer while under

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication

If leaving
unattended

Turn off the vehicle and block the trailer wheels if leaving the pressure washer
unattended.



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