North Star M157593E Owner's Manual

Moving and Towing16WARNINGThe filled pressures washer is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out ofcontrol or tips over. ALWAYS keep the jack cranked down to help balance the trailer when it is notconnected to a vehicle hitch. FOLLOW all the instructions below for safely connecting and towing the pressurewasherConnecting Trailer and TowingInspect 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 forrecommended pressure.2. Check to make sure that trailer is in safe working condition. Make sure allnuts, bolts, and connections are tight. If a part needs replacement, onlyuse 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 notmeet specifications, may result in a safety hazard or poor operationof the trailer.Move pressurewasher to vehicleWhen moving the pressure washer by hand, always keep the jack crankeddown to provide support if needed.Attach trailer tohitchAttach 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 properhitch to achieve the correct tongue height so trailer is level.WARNING:Vehicle handling may be adversely affected while towing if the trailer isnot level.3. Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nutwith fingers. Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight aspossible 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 leverhole for extra security.