North Star M157597AG, Owner'S Manual

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Moving and Towing
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WARNING
The filled pressure washer is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out
of control or tips over.
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ALWAYS keep the jack cranked down to help balance the trailer when it is not
connected to a vehicle hitch.
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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.
3. Make sure you have performed regular maintenance on trailer brakes
to ensure they are in good working order.
WARNING:

Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire
explodes.
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Damaged or missing components, or replacement parts that
do not meet specifications, may result in a safety hazard or
poor operation of the trailer.
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Inadequately maintained brakes could result in brake failure
and loss of control of towing vehicle.
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 400 lbs.
Ensure the towing vehicle is properly equipped to handle the load.
1. Attach trailer coupler to vehicle's class 4 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