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Inspection & Setup
Inspection & Setup
Your “Express” Hot Pressure Washer Trailer is delivered
ready for operation. However, it is suggested that you
check fasteners for tightness such as lug nuts. Check the
motor to assure that it has the proper oil level (see the mo-
tor operator’s manual for details). Make a visual inspection
to assure that nothing was damaged in shipping. Report
any problems to your dealer or to Wylie Mfg.
The operator’s manuals for the trailer and the pressure
washer are stored in the manual storage sleeve. Read
both of these manuals to have a good working knowledge
of this unit before operating.
Attaching To Pickup
The 500, 1,025, and 1,250 gallon trailers are equipped
with a 2 5/16” hitch. Make sure that the pickup has the
proper ball. Remove the lock pin. Pull the lock collar back
to open the hitch. Lower the hitch on the ball. Close the
hitch and replace the lock pin.
Attach the safety chains and plug in the lights. DOT regu-
lations require that the safety chains cross as they
are attached. Surge and electric brake trailers have an
Figure A2
Attaching Trailer To Pickup
Figure A3
Remove Hitch To Prevent Theft
Check to make sure that the ball and hitch are the
same size. Attaching a 2 5/16” hitch to a 2” ball
could allow the trailer to become unhitched during
transport resulting in serious bodily injury.
emergency brake cable that activates the trailer brakes if the
trailer becomes unhitched from the pickup while travelling.
Hook the brake cable to the safety chain eyelet.
The Pressure Washer Trailer is equipped with a height ad-
justable hitch. Remove the bolts and move the hitch so that
the trailer will travel level when the tank is full.
The bolted hitch can be removed to help prevent theft of
the trailer.
Figure A1
Manual Storage Sleeve
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