Spartan Tool 740 Water Jet, Owner'S Manual

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Before hitching and towing on public roads, check that the tow vehicle uses a 2” ball on a hitch rated class
II minimum, make sure keeper engages ball to secure hitch. Adjust if necessary.
Because of the inherent water tank sloshing when towing, pull your jet empty at all times.
The following 2 rules may limit your vehicles towing capacity and the tank fill level when towed.
Determine towing capacity as described below and follow guidelines in using the
lowest value from
the 2 rules.
Trailer Hitch
— Check rating of vehicles trailer hitch -
WARNING : Class 1 hitches often uses 1 7/8 ball which is unsafe to couple with a 2" hitch.
Class 2 - 3,500 lbs. Towing capacity is required.
Vehicle GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
— Towing capacity = GCWR minus vehicle weight minus cargo weight minus passenger weight.
NOTE: GCWR is provided on your vehicle or in vehicle manual.
Vehicle Towing Capacity
— Refer to your vehicle owners manual for listed trailer towing capacity.
— Trailer towing capacity should equal GCWR (gross combined weight rating) minus vehicle weight,
cargo weight, people weight and (vehicle) fluids weight.
— Check axle load rotatings.
Towing Instructions
Wire the plug receptacle to your vehicle as shown below. Note: The wire colors used on the jet running lights are also
indicated in Fig. 2 for re-wiring to a different plug design.
— Always use safety chains.
— Always use trailer lights.
Fig. 2
The hitch jack should always be tilted up when towing to avoid damage to the caster wheel. Pin jack clamp securely.
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