North Star 5044310 Owner's Manual page 13

Towing:
1. Read instructions
2. Check tires
3. Disconnect
battery
4. Attach to hitch
(2" ball)
5. Attach safety
chains
Moving and Towing to the Job Site
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.
WARNING:
• Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
• When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher
than 30 PSI can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
Make sure battery is disconnected and rubber caps/plugs are installed on
terminals before towing the log splitter.
Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch
1. Attach log splitter's coupler to a class 2 or higher hitch with 2" ball (only).
2. Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with fingers.
Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight as possible on ball and
3.
locking lever can still be opened and closed.
Lock lever closed to secure the attachment. An optional locking pin or padlock
4.
may be inserted in the locking lever hole for extra security.
Attach safety chains.
1. Two safety chains must be used while towing.
2.
Cross safety chains under the coupler allowing only enough slack for vehicle
turns.
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