North Star M268175D User Manual
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M268175D
ITEM NUMBER: 268175
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, and Servicing
Trailer Kit: Outdoor agricultural product used to tow Item# 268170
READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual completely before using this trailer kit.
Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.
EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when towing sprayer to avoid loss of control
or rollover.
Improper use of the trailer kit could result in serious injury to the operator or nearby
persons.
WARNING
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions
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Table of Contents
Summary of Important Safety Information................................................................................4
During Assembly
During Operation
During Storage / Troubleshooting
Warning Label Location...............................................................................................................5
Unpacking
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking the Manual Bag .....................................................................................................................7
Assembly
Step One: Attach the A-frame tow bar to frame.............................................................................................. 8
Step Two: Attach the jack to the A-frame tow bar.......................................................................................... 9
Step Three: Build the axle assembly ................................................................................................................. 9
Step Four:
Step Five: Attach the wheels............................................................................................................................11
Machine Components..................................................................................................................12
Operation
Operation - Important Safety Information ................................................................................13
• Before Towing
• After Towing
• Transporting Safety
Operation – Using the Trailer Kit
Step One: Inspect/Repair...................................................................................................................14
Step Two: Tow the trailer sprayer
Specifications and Accessories....................................................................................................15
Parts Breakdown..........................................................................................................................16
Attach axle assembly to the frame ...............................................................................................10
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Summary of Important Safety Information
Read and understand this owner’s manual completely before using the trailer kit.
Improper use of the trailer kit could result in serious injury for the operator or nearby persons.
WARNING
LISTED BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual
sections of this owner’s manual for more details.
------------------------------------ DURING ASSEMBLY ---------------------------------
• EXERCISE CAUTI ON when installing heavy parts. Follow the steps listed in the assembly section of this
manual to properly install the trailer kit.
• DO NOT MODIFY trailer kit design.
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WARNING
Serious injury can occur if the vehicle to which the sprayer trailer is attached is driven in an
unsafe manner.
WARNING
The sprayer trailer is very heavy. It can cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Follow the safety instructions below for safely moving the sprayer trailer.
• READ safety instructions in your vehicle manual with regard to towing heavy cargo loads.
• DO NOT ALLOW drivers younger than 16 to drive the vehicle with the sprayer attached.
• MAKE SURE the tires are fully inflated and in good repair before towing the sprayer trailer. When adding
air to the tires, do not over-inflate – serious injury could occur if tire explodes.
• MAKE SURE SPRAYER IS SECURELY ATTACHED to vehicle.
• EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when towing filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or sprayer
overturning.
• Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control. Reduce speed prior to turns.
• Allow for more distance to stop.
• Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create liquid sloshing in the sprayer and
instability.
• SLOW DOWN and EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION on sloped or uneven terrain. Pick the most level
route possible across fields--drive up and down slopes when necessary, rather than across. Use a vehicle
equipped with a roll over protection system (ROPS) if you will be working on non-level terrain.
• BE AWARE that visibility may be reduced when making turns or backing up.
• BE AWARE of the added length of the sprayer trailer.
• DO NOT RIDE or TRANSPORT cargo on the spra yer trailer.
• NEVER TOW this sprayer trailer while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• NEVER TOW this sprayer trailer over 12 mph. Faster speeds may result in loss of control. Order optional
Item# 268176 (high speed upgrade kit) if you want to tow at highway speeds.
• 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. Order optional Item# 268176, which includes towing coupler, trailer lights and safety chains.
• TURN OFF both sprayer and vehicle, and SET BRAKES before leaving unattended.
------------------- DURING STORAGE / TROUBLESHOOTING ------------------
• READ and FOLLOW the safety rules for troubleshooting / servicing the sprayer trailer.
• If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts
that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the trailer sprayer.
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Warning Label Location
WARNING
Call 1-800-270-0810 to order a new label.
Part No. 779187
Towing Hazard
Serious injury or death can happen if towing safety rules are not followed.
- When tank is full, tongue weight is 400 lbs. Make sure vehicle and
towing equipment are properly rated.
- When tank is empty, trailer is extremely light. Caution must be used
when towing at higher speeds.
- NEVER tow sprayer with jack in down position.
- Chock sprayer wheels before unhooking from tow vehicle.
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