Harbor Freight Tools U.S. General A-Tongue Trailer Utility Trailer User Manual
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1. SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 FIGURE BOTTOM VIEW LEFT SIDE RAIL 1L LEFT TAIL LIGHT 25L WIRING HARNESS RIGHT CONNECTING RAIL 8 USE HEAVY GAUGE NYLON TIE STRIPS NOT INCLUDED TO ATTACH WIRING HARNESS TO 3 UNDERSIDE OF FRAME RIGHT SIDE RAIL 1R RIGHT TAIL LIGHT 25R Use heavy gauge nylon tie strips not included to attach the wiring harnesses of the Left and Right Tail Lights 25L 25R to the underside of the Frame and Tongue Assemblies See Figure B To Attach the Trailer Beds Align the four mounting holes of a Trailer Bed X with the two mounting holes the Left Side Rail 1L and two mounting holes in the Right Side Rail 1R Secure the Trailer Bed to the Left and Right Side Rails with four Bolts A four Washers C and four Nuts B Align the four mounting holes of the remaining Trailer Bed X with the two mount ing holes in the Left Side Rail 1L and two mounting holes in the Right Side Rail 1R Secure the Trailer Bed to the Left and Right Side Rails with four Bolts A four Washers and four Nuts Insert three Bolts A between the two pre assembled Trailer Beds X and through the three mounting holes in the Cross Member 2 Make sure the heads of the Bolts overlap the edges of each of the Trailer Beds Then firmly tighten the Bolts with four Washers C and four Nuts B The A Tongue Trailer is now completely ass2. INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Trailer Check for loose Bolts and Nuts misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked bent or broken parts excessively worn Safety Chain damaged Tail Lights Side Running Lights Wiring Harness loose Lug Nuts loose Hitch connection and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment BEFORE EACH USE check the Tires according to the instructions on the previous pages BEFORE EVERY USE AND AT 500 MILE INTERVALS DURING EVERY TRIP check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts Torque from 85 to 90 ft Ib EVERY 2 000 TO 3 000 MILES OF USE lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy weight bearing grease Follow the Bearing Packing Instructions as explained on page 6 of this manual After each Hub Assembly is reassembled tighten the Castle Nut until the wheel starts spinning with slight resistance Loosen the Castle Nut about 1 6 turn from this point Insert a new Cotter Pin through the Castle Nut and the hole in the axle Bend the Pin back locking it and the Nut in place SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 18 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
3. See Figure A Insert the Coupler 12 onto the forward end of the Tow Bar 9 and align the two mounting holes in the Coupler with the two mounting holes in the Tow Bar Secure the Coupler to the Tow Bar using two Bolts V and two Nuts B See Figure To Attach the Springs Tires Wheels and Axle to the Frame 1 Align the two mounting holes in a Front Spring Hanger 15F with the two mounting holes located in the forward section of the Left Side Rail 1L Insert two 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Front Spring Hanger to the Left Side Rail with two Washers C and two Nuts B Align the two mounting holes in the remaining Front Spring Hanger 15F with the two mounting holes located in the forward section of the Right Side Rail 1R In sert two 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Front Spring Hanger to the Right Side Rail with two Washers C and two Nuts B SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 Align two mounting holes in a Rear Spring Hanger 15R with the two mounting holes located in the rear section of the Left Side Rail 1L Insert two 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Rear Spring Hanger to the Left Side Rail with two Washers C and two Nuts B Align the
4. bearing continue doing this until every slot in the bearing is completely full of grease f Be careful not to get any dirt or debris on any part of the assembly while you continue assembly Insert one Outer Bearing 21 into each Hub 20 Then insert one 3 4 Flat Washer O fully onto each end of the Axle 19 Screw one Castle Nut Q fully onto each end of the Axle 19 NOTE Do not overtighten the Castle Nut Make sure the Hub 20 turns freely Then insert one 5 32 Cotter Pin P through each of the Castle Nuts and bend each Cotter Pin to secure the Castle Nut in place Insert one Dust Cap 22 onto each of the two Castle Nuts Q NOTE A rubber mallet not included may be required to firmly secure the Dust Caps onto the Castle Nuts Align the four mounting holes in a Tire amp Wheel Assembly 23 with the four Lug Bolts on a Hub 20 and insert the Tire amp Wheel Assembly onto the Hub Firmly secure the Tire amp Wheel Assembly to the Hub using four Wheel Nuts S Then repeat this Step for the remaining Tire amp Wheel Assembly and Hub SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 To Assemble Frame and Tongue Position the Right Side 19 and Left Side 11 parallel and aligned with one another See Figure A 2 Align the mounting hole located at each end of a Cross Member 2 with the mount ing hole located in one end of the Right Side Rail 1R and on
5. the mid section of the pre assembled Frame of the Trailer On the right side of the Trailer insert two U Bolts 17 upward over the right end of the Axle 19 and through the four mounting holes in the Spring Plate 16 Then secure the right end of the Axle to the Spring 18 by tightening four Washers C and four Nuts B onto the two U Bolts On the left side of the Trailer insert the remaining two U Bolts 17 upward over the left end of the Axle 19 and through the fourmounting holes in the Spring Plate 16 Then secure the left end of the Axle to the Spring 18 by tightening four Washers C and four Nuts B onto the two U Bolts REV 05 03 SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 To Attach the Fenders 1 Align the two mounting holes in a Fender 13 with the two mounting holes located in the side mid section of the Left Side Rail 1L Then secure the Fender to the Left Side Rail with two Bolts A two Washers C and two Nuts B Align the two mounting holes in the remaining Fender 13 with the two mounting holes located in the side mid section of the Right Side Rail 1R Then secure the Fender to the Right Side Rail with two Bolts A two Washers C and two Nuts B To Attach the Side Running Lights 1 Align the two mounting holes in a Side Running Light 26 with the two mounting holes located in the side forward section of the Left Side Rail 1L Then secure
6. 93 1 433 101 1 819 109 2 271 78 937 86 1 168 94 1 477 102 1 874 110 2 337 Load index This is measurement of how much weight each tire can support See chart above The markings on the example tire diagram show 71 The markings on your tire may differ Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 14 Speed Rating The speed rating denotes speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for ex tended periods of time This does not indicate that the Tire Speed Rating Codes vehicle or rims can safely reach or maintain that speed Code MPH Code MPH Code MPH These ratings are listed to the right The markings on 50 N 87 U 124 the example tire diagram show M The markings on your G 56 P 94 H 130 tire may differ Note You may not find this information J 62 Q 100 V 149 on all tires because it is not required by law K 68 R 106 2 149 L 75 S 112 W 168 Tire Composition and Materials Used The num M 81 T 118 Y 186 ber of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire In general the greater the number of plies the more weight a tire can support Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others Maximum Permissibl
7. MATING ome 14 Tire Inflation and Load eae 15 licEs D 16 Checking Tire Pressure IRSE R ERR REKER E KRAUS 16 Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure eeeeeeee 16 D iln e 17 Mire TRG e 17 Tire Rotation acco m 17 Tire Balance and 17 i di clgeee tc 17 CORD LUM UT ee 18 Steps for Determining Correct Load 18 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 18 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAMG s ssss scssssssssessssesesesstsessssesesesnaesees 19 Parts c 19 Assembly Diagram 20 Ass mbly Di gr m Re RR IT naaa 21 Wiring Diagram for civrkexirka ire Rada s daa a ic ci ska 22 LIMITED 90 DAY 23 SKU 02575 For technical questio
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9. missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Note For additional references to the parts listed below refer to the Assembly Diagrams near the end of this manual To Assemble the Tires Wheels and Axle 17 2 Insert Hub 20 fully onto each end of the Axle 19 BEARING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Read the following instructions failure to read and obey all of the following instructions COMPLETELY will void the warranty and can result in damage to the trailer property damage or SERI OUS PERSONAL INJURY Whenever a hub is disassembled if a hub on a new unit requires assembly or a hub is disassembled for maintenance the following procedure MUST be followed a Using a suitable solvent thoroughly clean the bearings and the rest of the parts in the Hub assembly of all grease dirt metal shavings or any other foreign object The parts must be cleaned even if they are new or appear clean b Allow all pieces to dry completely c Make sure that your hands are thoroughly clean and the bearing packer not included is also thoroughly clean d Place fresh clean bearing grease in the packer e With the grease filled bearing packer in one hand and the bearing in the other press the bearing into the grease forcing the grease inside the slots in the
10. OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAMS Parts List Descripion Qty 8 Right Connecting Rail _ 1 9 TwHar 12 Coupler 1 7 8 x 2 1 2 Left Tail Light 26 SideRunningLight 2 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 7 8 B Nut 3 8 53 L Bolt 9 16 x 3 1 4 Bolt 3 8 x 3 2 O Fl latWasher 34 2 P _ Cotter Pin 5 32 2 Q CasteNut 2 R jGreaseFiting 1 2 S WheelNu 8 Bolt 3 8 x 3 1 2 1 13 Spring 5R_ RearSpringHanger 2 Spring Plate 4 2 1 1 2 2 2 6 Spring Plate 2 7 4 8 2 9 1 20 21 22 Tail Light Bracket SKU 02575 For technical que
11. Trailer evenly from side to side with 6096 of the load forward of the Axle 19 6 MAKE SURE THE TOWING VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF TOWING THE TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of tow ing the Trailer and its payload and has 1 7 8 hitch ball Make sure hitch ball is securely mounted The towing capacity of the hitch is typically stamped on the hitch drawbar 7 MAKE SURE THE COUPLER 12 AND THE VEHICLE S BALL HITCH not in cluded ARE OF EQUAL MATING SIZE 1 7 8 AND ARE RATED EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD 8 DO NOT EXCEED 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TOWING THE TRAILER Excess speed is an important cause of vehicle trailer accidents 9 THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS SUPPLIED WITH THIS TRAILER ARE FOR A 12 VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ONLY Do not attempt to power the Light Bulbs with any other type or voltage electrical current 10 WHENEVER POSSIBLE PARK THE TRAILER ON A FLAT LEVEL SOLID GROUND PAVED SURFACE AND CHOCK BOTHTIRES TO KEEP THE TRAILER FROM ACCIDENTLY MOVING 11 TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE Some states may consider this Trailer as a vehicle requiring registration licensing and titling Check with your State Department of Motor Vehicles for information and guidance on registering licensing and titling the Trailer UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List near the end of this manual are included If any parts are
12. US GENERAL A TONGUE TRAILER 1 400 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY 117121102575 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION This trailers Hitch Coupler MUST be properly secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle After assembly and attachment pull up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler There must be no play between the hitch ball and Hitch Coupler If there is play tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present If the Adjustment Nut is too tight the Handle will not lock Carefully read and follow the complete instructions in this manual BEFORE setup or use If the Coupler is not secured properly the ball could come loose while the trailer is in motion possibly causing property damage SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed Exclusively by 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Manu
13. a vehicle Production options weight means the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2 3 kilograms in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously con sidered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Tread means that portion of the tire that comes in contact with the road Tread separation means pulling away of the tread from the carcass Vehicle capacity weight means the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire means that load on an individual tire that is determined by distribut ing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire means that load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight and dividing by 2 SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 13 Tire Markings Inner diameter Load index and in inches amp Speed rating _ European tire Section width in inches U S DOT tire identification number Tire ply composition and materials used Maximum permissible inflation pressure Maximum load rating Information not r
14. al Revised 04j 07f CONTENTS SPECIFIC ATION lm 3 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 3 SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 4 Breq cmm nnn 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS orna cbe e cO Cures aad cuu anas sone rrr etn 6 To Assemble the Tires Wheels and Axle 6 To Assemble the Frame and 7 To Attach the Springs Tires Wheels and Axle to the Frame 8 Attach Bet EN 10 To Attach the Side Running Lights 10 To Attach the Tail Light Bracket and License Plate Bracket 10 To Attach the Lights icaiians iocos coxo dai a alioa ve FR e US ES uU CES Su E CERE EGRE FREUE EE DER 10 Attach Trailer BeOS 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS oa 12 TIRE INFORMATION m 13 Tire Terminology Glossary sss sadcasececnnsnscennannnsasadacxtanasdnsssadenetniausuwndedansinnuasdanancansaas 13 Tire
15. arts Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts If wearing a long sleeve shirt roll sleeves up above elbows DO OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance all times to prevent tripping falling back injury etc 8 INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 9 STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing at all times Use common sense Do use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand 10 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using this product carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES When servicing use only identical replacement parts Only use accessories intended for use with this product Ap proved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools 12 MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance 13 MAINTENANCE For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician 14 USETHE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment There are certain applications for which this equipment was d
16. de our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353
17. e Inflation Pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions Tire Inflation and Load Limit Tire and Loading Information Placard PRESSURE 4 80 4 00 12 414 kPa 60 PSI Tire and Loading Information Placard Location The Tire and Loading Information Placard displays the cold tire inflation pressure and the load limit for this vehicle See the Tire Care section starting on the following page for an explanation of tire pressure and see the Vehicle Load Limit section following that for an explanation of load limit SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 15 TIRE CARE Checking Tire Pressure Note Underinflated tires can decrease handling stopping performance traction tire life and load carrying capability in addition to causing other negative and hazardous effects including tire failure Overinflated tires are at greater risk of an impact break where the tread and casing break when striking a hard edge often opening a huge gash across the tread Incorrect inflation pressure also increases tires wear rate Therefore it is important to keep tires inflated properly Check all tires pressure at least monthly due to the following factors Most tires naturally lose air gradually Tires can suddenly lose air if the tire strikes a pothole curb or other object t is usually not possible to determine underinflatio
18. e end of the Left Side Rail 1L On each end insert one 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolt A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Cross Member to the Right Side Rail and Left Side Rail with one Washer C and one Nut B See Figure A FIGURE A RIGHT CONNECTING RAIL 8 TOW BAR 9 COUPLER 12 TO CONNECT COUPLER TO TOW BAR USE uo BOLT V SAFETY CHAIN NUT B 10 vee LEFT CONNECTING RAIL 7 FOR ALL OTHER CONNECTIONS USE F BOLT A lt gt NUT B 3 Align the mounting hole located at each end of the remaining Cross Member 2 SKU 02575 with the mounting hole located in the center of the Right Side Rail 1R and the center of the Left Side Rail 1L Insert one 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolt A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes in the Cross Member and Right Side Rail and secure the parts with one Washer C and one Nut B Repeat this Step for the other end of the Cross Member and the Left Side Rail See Figure A For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Align the mounting hole located at each end of the Rear Cross Member 3 with the mounting hole located in the end of the Right Side Rail 1R and the end of the Left Side Rail 1L On each end insert one 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolt A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Rear Cross Me
19. easured tire pres sure and the correct tire pressure These missing pounds of pressure are what you will need to add 5 At a service station add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is underinflated SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 16 6 Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure T If the tires pressure was not measured cold then the pressure should be rechecked with the tires cold as soon as possible Tire Size To maintain safety only purchase new tires of the same size as the original tires Look at the Tire and Loading Information Placard the Specifications Chart in this manual or the sidewall of the tire being replaced If you have any doubt about selecting the correct size consult a tire dealer Tire Tread The tire tread provides traction that prevents your vehicle from slipping especially if the road is wet or icy Tires are unsafe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1 16 Measure tread depth using a tread depth indicator not included Tire Rotation Every 5 000 miles the left and right tires should be switched This will cause the tires to wear more evenly and last longer Tire Balance and Alignment The tires need to be balanced to prevent vibration when driving This involves at taching small weights to the rim to offset small differences in rim and tire weight The tires also need to be aligned prop
20. embled and ready for use REV 03d 05 SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Only use a 1 7 8 ball hitch not included on the towing vehicle See Figure 2 Temporarily remove the Pin L and Safety CAUTION Pin K Then pull up on the Trigger and lift up Care must be taken when backing up on the Handle See Figure C the Trailer only back up the trailer on a straight path If the Trailer is allowed to turn are off the straight path while backing up the Trailer 3 NOTE To reduce friction between the hitch ball could Jackie causing Gigi decim to the and Coupler 12 apply a layer of heavy weight trailer and to the towing vehicle grease over the hitch ball See Figure C R PIN L TRIGGER COUPLER 12 ADJUSTMENT NUT 1 7 8 HITCH BALL NOT INCLUDED VEHICLE HITCH FIGURE C NOT INCLUDED 4 With assistance place the Coupler 12 over the vehicle s hitch ball and pull back on the Trigger and push down on the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot Pull up and down on the Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Coupler There should be no play between the hitch ball and Coupler IMPORTANT If there is play tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present After unlocking the Handle the Nut retaining plate holding the adjusting nut in place needs to be pressed back while the Nut is tightened Afte
21. equired by U S DOT Section width This number gives the width of the tire in inches The larger the number the wider the tire The markings on the example tire diagram show 4 80 The markings on your tire may differ Inner diameter This number gives the inner diameter of the tire in inches This is also the rim diameter in inches The markings on the example tire diagram show 12 The markings on your tire may differ U S DOT tire identification number This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured and the last four numbers represent the week and year that the tire was built For example the numbers 2107 mean the 21st week of 2007 Any other numbers used are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Maximum Load Rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Load Index Rating Codes Code Pounds Code Pounds Code Pounds Code Pounds Code Pounds 71 761 79 963 87 1 201 95 1 521 103 1 929 72 783 80 992 88 1 235 96 1 565 104 1 984 73 805 81 1 019 89 1 279 97 1 609 105 2 039 74 827 82 1 047 90 1 323 98 1 653 106 2 094 75 853 83 1 074 91 1 356 99 1 709 107 2 149 76 882 84 1 102 92 1 389 100 1 764 108 2 205 77 908 85 1 135
22. erly Alignment is the orientation of the tires to the road surface and their being parallel This helps the tires to wear evenly and provide better traction Both tire balance and alignment require specialized equipment that is not provided with this vehicle Tire Repair To properly repair a punctured tire the hole needs to be properly plugged and patched from the inside of the tire Tread punctures can be repaired if they are not too large Sidewall punctures should not be repaired the tire needs to be replaced if the sidewall is damaged Tires should be removed from the rim to be inspected before being plugged and patched A qualified mechanic should remove the tire from the rim perform the repair and remount the tire SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX pounds your vehicle s placard That figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity If the trailers load exceeds the cargo and luggage load capacity then the trailer be unsafe resulting in hazardous effects such as Trailers tires will not be able to maintain traction properly and stopping distance will be increased significantly
23. esigned It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended Do not modify this equipment and do not use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended 15 WARNING The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE DO NOT EXCEED THE TRAILER S MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 1 400 POUNDS 2 BEFORE EACH USE ALWAYS EXAMINE THE TRAILER FOR PROPER TIRE 23 AIR PRESSURE DAMAGED TAIL LIGHTS 25L 25R DAMAGED SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS 26 LOOSE BOLTS AND NUTS STRUCTURAL CRACKS BENDS AND ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT ITS SAFE OPERA TION Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage appears 3 NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS RIDE ON THE TRAILER 4 BEFORE EACH USE ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAINS 10 OF THE TRAILER TO THE TOWING VEHICLE Make sure the Safety Chains are attached to the towing vehicle with the same length for each side Do not allow the Safety Chains to drag on ground SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 5 ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PAYLOAD BEING TRANSPORTED IS PROPERLY AND SAFELY SECURED ON THE TRAILER Load the
24. he major portion of the tire s capability to deflect in response to the vertical loads and tractive forces that the tire transmits from the roadway to the non pneumatic rim the wheel center member or the vehicle and which attaches to the vehicle or attaches either integrally or separably to the wheel center member or non pneumatic rim Carcass separation means the pulling away of the carcass from the non pneumatic rim or wheel center member Chunking means the breaking away of pieces of the carcass or tread Cracking means any parting within the carcass tread or any components that connect the tire to the wheel center member Curb weight means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Load rating means the maximum load a tire is rated to carry Maximum loaded vehicle weight means the sum of a Curb weight b Accessory weight c Vehicle capacity weight and d Production options weight Maximum tire width means the greater of either the linear distance between the exterior edges of the carcass or the linear distance between the exterior edges of the tread both being measured parallel to the rolling axis of the tire Normal occupant weight means 68 kilograms times the number of occupants Occupant distribution means distribution of occupants in
25. mber to the Right Side Rail and Left Side Rail with one Washer C and one Nut B See Figure A Align the four mounting holes located at the middle and rear sections of the Tow Bar 9 with the four mounting holes located in the middle section of each of the two Cross Members 2 Insert four 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Tow Bar to the two Cross Members with four Washers C and four Nuts B See Figure A Align the three mounting holes located in the Right Connecting Rail 8 with the one mounting hole located in the Right Side Rail 1R one mounting hole located in the forward Cross Member 2 and one mounting hole located in the Tow Bar 9 Insert three 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Right Connecting Rail to the Right Side Rail forward Cross Member and Tow Bar with three Washers C and three Nuts B See Figure A Align the three mounting holes located in the Left Connecting Rail 7 with the one mounting hole located in the Left Side Rail 1L one mounting hole located in the forward Cross Member 2 and one mounting hole located in the Tow Bar 9 Insert three 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Left Connecting Rail to the Left Side Rail forward Cross Member and Tow Bar with three Washers C and three Nuts B
26. n of radial tires by visual in spection This vehicle has 60 PSI recommended cold tire inflation pressure The term cold in this manual does not refer to the temperature outside but it refers to the fact that a tire that has not been driven for a period is cooler and therefore has lower pressure than a tire that has been driven on Tires heat up while being driven on To check or fill to a tire s cold inflation the tire must have not been driven for more than a mile or two for at least three hours If you check a tires pressure when it is not cold the pressure will ap pear higher than the actual cold tire inflation Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure 1 Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle s tire information placard certification label or in the owner s manual This trailer has 60 PSI recommended cold tire inflation pressure 2 Measure and record the tire pressure of all tires 3 If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires and the tires have not been driven for at least three hours slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure If the vehicle have been driven within the past three hours and the tire pressure is too high on any tires then recheck the pressure once the tires have been allowed to sit motionless for at least three hours 4 If the tire pressure is too low note the difference between the m
27. ns please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS 40 x 50 Overall Dimensions 87 1 2 L x 52 3 4 W x 22 3 4 Tire Size amp Type 4 80 x 12 4 Ply Tubeless Save This Manual You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly oper ating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY Cluttered damp or wet work areas invite injuries 2 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA Do not allow children to play on this product 3 STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT When notin use tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children 4 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not attempt to use this product 5 USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles when assembling this product ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles are available from Harbor Freight Tools 6 DRESS SAFELY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving p
28. r Nut is tight ened the retaining plate needs to fit in place against the flats of the Nut to prevent it from moving This adjustment should be done by 2 people If the Adjustment Nut is too tight the Handle will not lock After the Adjustment Nut is properly adjusted pull back on the Trigger and push down on the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot Pull up on Handle firmly to make sure the Trigger is locked in place and the Handle cannot move Replace the Safety Pin and R Pin See Figure C 5 Know how to properly control the towing vehicle Trailer combination on the highway under all conditions The loaded weight of the Trailer will increase the braking and stopping distances appreciably 6 When towing the Trailer over long distances stop and check the tightness of all con nections and Tail Lights 25L 25R at least every 100 miles REV 05f SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12 7 Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the Trailer at night over long distances Carry emergency flares and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state TIRE INFORMATION Tire Terminology Glossary Accessory weight means the combined weight of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment Carcass means the tire structure except for the tread which provides t
29. stions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 19 Assembly Diagram A SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 20 Diagram Assembl TRAILER BED X NUT For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 21 SKU 02575 Wiring Diagram for Lights 4 pin connector White ground wire to trailer tongue Brown side marker lights Green Yellow black il blue wire clip o m g D 3 CG o c x 2 T S 5 gt Right light green lead Wired same as left side Denotes wire nut connections E Wire Color Codes Left Light Yellow Lead Brown Tail and side marker lights Green Right directional and stop light Yellow Left directional and Stop light White Ground to trailer frame Note Some trailer tail lights will have two leads instead of three They connect to the har ness leads the same way brown to brown color to color REV 03d 06e SKU 02575 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 22 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outsi
30. the Side Running Light to the Left Side Rail with two Self Tapping Screws J Align the two mounting holes in the remaining Side Running Light 26 with the two mounting holes located in the side forward section of the Right Side Rail 1R Then secure the Side Running Light to the Right Side Rail with two Self Tapping Screws J To Attach the Tail Light Bracket and License Plate Bracket 1 Align two of the mounting holes in a Tail Light Bracket 24 with the two mounting holes located in the side rear section of the Left Side Rail 1L Then secure the Tail Light Bracket to the Left Side Rail with two Bolts A two Washers C and two Nuts B Align two of the mounting holes in the remaining Tail Light Bracket 24 with the two mounting holes located in the side rear section of the Right Side Rail 1R Then secure the Tail Light Bracket to the Right Side Rail with two Bolts A two Washers C and two Nuts B To Attach the Tail Lights 1 See Wiring Diagram on page 15 Insert the two threaded mounting bolts of the Left Tail Light 25L through the mounting holes located in the License Plate Bracket 30 and Tail Light Bracket 24 Then secure the Left Tail Light with light nuts Insert the two threaded mounting bolts of the Right Tail Light 25R through the mounting holes located in the Tail Light Bracket 24 which was pre assembled on the Right Side Rail 1R Then secure the Left Tail Light with light nuts
31. two mounting holes in the remaining Rear Spring Hanger 15R with the two mounting holes located in the rear section of the Right Side Rail 1L Insert two 3 8 x 7 8 Carriage Bolts A upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes and secure the Rear Spring Hanger to the Right Side Rail with two Washers C and two Nuts B Align the mounting hole on the end of a Spring 18 with the mounting hole located on the side of one of the pre attached Front Spring Hangers 15F and secure the Spring to the Front Spring Hanger with one Bolt N and one Nut B Insert the second Spring Bolt N underneath the curved edge at the rear of the Spring 18 and through the mount hole of the Rear Spring Hanger 15R Secure with one Nut E For the remaining Spring 18 Front Spring Hanger 15F and Rear Spring Hanger 15R repeat Steps 5 and 6 Align the center mounting hole of a Spring Plate 16 with the center mounting hole of a pre attached Spring 18 and secure the Spring Plate to the Spring with two U Bolts and Nuts U Bolts fit underneath the axles with threaded ends up Repeat this step on opposite side of Trailer Align the center mounting hole of the remaining Spring Plate 16 with the center mounting hole of the remaining pre attached Spring 18 and secure the Spring Plate to the Spring with one Bolt A one Washer C and one Nut B With assistance position the pre assembled Tire Wheel and Axle Assembly under
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