Moving & Towing the Pressure Washer
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Pin
Breakaway
switch
Lanyard
Safety cable
latch point
1)
Pull the pin with its attached cable out of the breakaway switch. Note: The other end of the cable is a terminal
loop.
2)
Route the pin and its attached cable through the safety cable latch-point on the tow vehicle, and then back
through its own terminal loop.
3)
Reinsert the pin into the breakaway switch.
CAUTION
Always keep the pin inserted in the
breakaway switch, even when not towing.
Failure to have the pin inserted will drain your
pressure washer's battery. Never use the
breakaway switch as a parking brake.
Note: An extra pin is attached to the lanyard.
Secure Hoses Each high-pressure hose reel is equipped with a quick coupler to secure hoses to hose reel mounts. The
low-pressure hose reel mount is
equipped with a 3/4” garden hose thread.
Quick connect hose nipple into the collar on
the hose reel mount. See Figure 06277.
NOTICE
:
Be sure to secure hose(s)
before towing.
Plug in Lights/Brakes Plug 7-way electrical 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 always maintain control. 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 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.
Fig. 06277
Collar
Hose Nipple
