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Table of Contents

Safety

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2

Assembly

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6

Specifications

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17

Operation

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17

Maintenance

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25

Parts List and Diagram

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26

Reporting Safety Defects

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28

Warranty

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28

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if

not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate

injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

VDC

Volts Direct Current

A

Amperes

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Eye Injury. Wear

ANSI

-

approved

safety goggles with side shields.

Read the manual before

set-up and/or

use.

WARNING marking

concerning Risk of

Fire.

Connect trailer wiring to

properly fused circuit only.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious

injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

reference.

The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and

caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but

must be supplied by the

operator.

Assembly Safety

1.

Keep work area clean and dry.

Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite injuries.

2.

Keep children away from work area.

3.

Use eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved safety

impact eye goggles when assembling this Trailer.

4.

Do not modify this Trailer, and do not use this

Trailer for a purpose for which it was not intended.

Connection Safety

1.

Dress safely while connecting/disconnecting.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they

can become caught in moving parts. 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.

Wearing safety work shoes is recommended.

2.

Do not setup or use this Trailer 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 Trailer.

3.

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.

Use common sense. Do not setup or use this Trailer

when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

4.

The tail light bulbs supplied with this Trailer are

for a 12 volt DC (negative ground) electrical

system

only. Do

not attempt to power the Light Bulbs

with any other type or voltage electrical current.

5.

Make sure the Hitch Coupler

(2) and the

vehicle’s ball hitch

(not included) are of equal

mating

size

(2") and are rated equal to or greater

than the weight of the Trailer and its payload.

6.

Before each use, attach the Trailer’s Safety

Chain

(1)

to the towing vehicle. Attach the Safety Chain to

the towing vehicle with equal length on each side.

Do

not allow the Safety Chain to drag on the ground.

Loading Safety

1.

Do not exceed the Trailer’s maximum payload

capacity of 1,720 lb. (evenly distributed).

2.

Properly and safely secure the payload in the Trailer.

Load the Trailer evenly from side to side with

60% of the load forward of the Axle

(11).

3.

Make sure the towing vehicle and its hitch are both

rated to safely tow the Trailer and its payload.

The towing capacity of the hitch is typically

stamped on the hitch drawbar.

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Operation Safety

Note:

Selected recommendations in this section are adapted from

Selected recommendations in this section are adapted from

TOWING

A

TRAILER

-

Being

Equipped for Safety

, published by NHTSA. For full details, see that document.

1.

This Trailer is not a toy.

Do not allow children to play on or near this item.

2.

Take time to practice before driving on main roads.

3.

Never allow anyone to ride in or on the trailer.

4.

Do not transport animals in this trailer.

Before Each Use

1.

Check Tire

(13) condition and air pressure.

2.

Make sure wheel lug nuts/bolts

are properly tightened.

3.

Make sure hitch, coupler, draw bar, and other

equipment that connect the trailer and the tow

vehicle are properly secured and adjusted.

4.

Make sure wiring is properly connected — not

touching the

road, but

loose enough to make turns

without disconnecting or damaging the wires.

5.

Make sure all running lights, brake lights,

turn

signals, and hazard lights are working.

6.

Check that all items are securely

fastened on and in the trailer.

7.

Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support, and any

attached stabilizers are raised and locked in place.

8.

Check load distribution to make sure

the tow vehicle and trailer are properly

balanced front to back and side to side.

9.

Check side- and rear-view mirrors to

make sure you have good visibility.

10.

Check routes and restrictions on bridges and tunnels.

11.

Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands.

12.

Check trailer for loose bolts and nuts,

structural

cracks and bends, and any other

condition that may affect its safe operation.

Do

not

use

the

Trailer even if minor damage appears.

General Handling

1.

Use the driving gear that the towing vehicle

manufacturer recommends for towing.

2.

Drive at moderate speeds. This will place

less strain on your tow vehicle and trailer.

Trailer

instability

(sway) is more likely to

occur as speed increases.

Do not exceed

45

miles

per hour when towing the Trailer.

3.

Avoid sudden stops and starts that can

cause skidding, sliding, or jackknifing.

4.

Avoid sudden steering maneuvers that might

create sway or undue side force on the trailer.

5.

Slow down when traveling over bumpy

roads,

railroad crossings, and ditches.

6.

Make wider turns at curves and corners.

Because your trailer’s wheels are closer to the

inside of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle,

they are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs.

7.

To control swaying caused by air pressure changes

and wind buffeting when larger vehicles pass from

either direction, release the accelerator pedal to slow

down and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.

Braking

1.

Allow considerably more distance for stopping.

2.

If you have an electric trailer brake controller and

excessive sway occurs, activate the trailer brake

controller by hand. Do not attempt to control

trailer sway by applying the tow vehicle brakes;

this will generally make the sway worse.

3.

Always anticipate the need to slow

down.

To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear

and press the brakes lightly.

Acceleration and Passing

1.

When passing a slower vehicle or changing

lanes,

signal well in advance and make sure you

allow extra distance to clear the vehicle

before you pull back into the lane.

2.

Pass on level terrain with plenty of clearance.

Avoid passing on steep upgrades or downgrades.

3.

If necessary, downshift for improved

acceleration or speed maintenance.

4.

When passing on narrow roads, be careful not

to go onto a soft shoulder. This could cause

your trailer to jackknife or go out of control.

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Downgrades and Upgrades

1.

Downshift to assist with braking on downgrades

and to add power for climbing hills.

2.

On long downgrades, apply brakes at intervals to

keep speed in check. Never leave brakes on for

extended periods of time or they may overheat.

3.

Some tow vehicles have specifically calibrated

transmission tow-modes. Be

sure to use the

tow

-

mode recommended by the manufacturer.

Backing Up

1.

Put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel.

To

turn left, move your hand left.

To turn right,

move

your hand right.

2.

Back

up

slowly.

3.

Because mirrors cannot provide all of the

visibility you may need when

backing

up,

have someone outside at the rear of the

trailer to guide you whenever possible.

4.

Use slight movements of the steering wheel

to adjust direction. Exaggerated movements

will cause greater movement of the trailer.

5.

If

you have difficulty, pull forward and realign

the tow vehicle and trailer and start again.

Parking

1.

Try to avoid parking on grades.

2.

If possible, have

someone outside

to guide you as you park.

3.

Once

stopped, but before shifting into Park:

a.

Have

someone place blocks on the

downhill side of the trailer wheels.

b.

Apply the parking brake.

c.

Shift

into

Park.

(first or reverse gear for manual transmissions)

d.

Then

remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Following this parking sequence is important to

make sure your vehicle does not become locked in

Park because of extra load on the transmission.

4.

Before uncoupling a trailer:

a.

Place blocks at the front and rear of the

trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not

roll away when the coupling is released.

b.

An unbalanced load may cause the

tongue to suddenly rotate upward;

therefore,

before

uncoupling, place jack stands

under the rear of the trailer to prevent injury.

TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE

Some

states

may

consider this Trailer 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.

Maintenance Safety

1.

Maintain labels and nameplates on

the

trailer.

These

carry important

information.

If

unreadable

or

missing,

contact

Harbor

Freight

Tools for a replacement.

2.

Replacement parts and accessories: when servicing,

use only identical replacement parts.

Only use accessories intended for use

with this Trailer. Approved accessories are

available from Harbor Freight Tools.

3.

Maintain this Trailer with care. Keep this Trailer

clean and dry for better and safer performance.

4.

For your safety, service and maintenance should

be performed regularly by a qualified technician.

5.

When not in use, store Trailer in a

dry

location to inhibit rust. Lock up Trailer,

and keep out of reach of children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Assembly Instructions

Read the

ENTIRE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this Trailer.

Note:

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following

For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following

pages,

refer to

Parts List and Diagram

on page

26.

1.

Lay out the Front Left Side Rail (15), Front Right

Side Rail (27), Front Member (28) and two Cross

Members

(21). Assemble these parts using eight

M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure

A.)

FRONT OF TRAILER

Front Left Side Rail (15)

Front Right Side Rail (27)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

Front Member (28)

Cross

Member (21)

Cross

Member (21)

TO CENTER OF TRAILER

Figure

A:

Front Bed Rail Assembly

2.

Lay out the Rear Left Side Rail (20), Rear Right Side

Rail (22), and three Cross Members (21).

Assemble these parts using ten M10

x

20 Bolts (31)

and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure

B.)

Rear Left Side Rail (20)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

Rear Right Side Rail (22)

Cross Member (21)

REAR OF TRAILER

Cross

Member (21)

Cross

Member (21)

TO CENTER OF TRAILER

Figure

B:

Rear Bed Rail Assembly

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3.

Attach the Front and Rear Bed Rail Assemblies using

two M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure

C.)

(31)

(31)

(33)

(33)

REAR OF TRAILER

FRONT OF TRAILER

Front Bed

Rail Assembly

Rear Bed

Rail Assembly

Figure

C:

Attaching Front and Rear Bed Rail Assemblies

4.

Attach Drawbar Brackets (6) to the Front Left and

Front Right Side Rails (15, 27) using two M10

x

20

Bolts (31) / M10 Nuts (33) and two M10

x

30

Bolts (7) / M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure D.)

5.

Attach the Left and Right Drawbar Rails (5) to the

Front Member (28) using two L-Latches (30) and

3mm R-Clips (34). Then attach the Left and Right

Drawbar Rails to the Drawbar Brackets using two

M12

x

25 Bolts (29) and M12 Nuts (35).

(See Figure D.)

L-Latch (30)

Left and Right

Drawbar Rails (2pc) (5)

(15)

(27)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31)

(31)

(7)

(31,33)

FRONT OF

TRAILER

Drawbar Bracket (6)

Drawbar Bracket (6)

Coupler Base (3)

Front Member (28)

Drawbar T-Plate (4)

L-Latch (30)

(29)

R-Clip (34)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)

(33)(33)

(33)

(29)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(35)

(35)

(35)

Front Member (28)

(31,33)

6.

Attach the Coupler Base (3) to the Left and Right

Drawbar Rails using six M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10

Nuts (33). Then attach the Drawbar T-Plate (4) under

the Left and Right Drawbar Rails, using four M10

x

20

Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts

(33).

(See Figure D.)

Figure

D:

Drawbar Assembly

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7.

With assistance, turn the frame upside down.

8.

Attach the Right Spring Hanger (26) to the

Front Right Side Rail (27) using two M10

x

20

Bolts

(31) and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure E.)

9.

Attach the Left Spring Hanger (17) to the Front Left

Side Rail (15) using two M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10

Nuts (33).

Right Spring Hanger (26)

Rear Right Side Rail (22)

Front Right Side Rail (27)

(25,33)

(25,33)

(31,33)

(7,33)

(31,33)

10.

Attach the Right Spring Hanger (26) to the

Rear Right Side Rail (22) using one M10

x

30

bolt (7), two M10

x

25 Carriage Bolts (25) and

three M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure E.)

11.

Attach the Left Spring Hanger (17) to the Rear

Left Side Rail (20) using one M10

x

30 Bolt (7),

two

M10

x

25 Carriage Bolts (25) and three

M10 Nuts (33).

Figure

E:

Attaching Spring Hanger (Right Side View)

12.

Attach a Fender Bracket (9) to the Right

Spring Hanger (26) using two M10

x

20 Bolts

(31) and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure F.)

13.

Attach a Fender Bracket (9) to the Left

Spring Hanger

(17) using two M10

x

20

Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

14.

Attach a Fender (18) to the Right Fender

Bracket using M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and

M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure F.)

15.

Attach a Fender (18) to the Left Fender Bracket

using M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

16.

On each side, place a Spring (8) on Spring Hangers

(17, 26) with the spring eyes forward. Insert two

M12

x

75 Bolts (16) through the Springs, and secure

the Bolts with M12 Nuts (35).

(See Figure F.)

17.

Place the Axle (11) on top of the Springs (8). Align

depressions on Axle with protrusions on Springs.

Place Spring Plates (10) under Springs, and insert

U-Bolts (32) through the Axle, Springs and Spring

Plates. Secure the Axle with M10 Nuts (33) screwed

onto the U-Bolts.

(See Figure F.)

Figure

F:

Fender Assembly

Right Spring

Hanger (26)

U-Bolt (32)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(16,35)

(16)

(35)

Fender Bracket (9)

Spring (8)

Spring Plate (10)

Axle (11)

Fender (18)

U-Bolt (32)

Axle (11)

(33x4)

(33x4)

(33x4)

(33x4)

(33x4)

(33x4)

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18.

BEARING

PACKING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

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 obeyed.

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 serious injury.

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.

appear clean.appear

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 bearing. Continue doing this until every

slot in the bearing is completely full of grease.

f.

Finish assembling the hub/wheel assembly,

being careful not to get any dirt or

debris on any part of the assembly.

19.

Carefully slide the Hubs (12) over the spindles

at each end of the Axle (11).

(See Figure G.)

20.

Insert the Bearings (39) and Flat Washers (19) on the

spindles. Screw an M22 Castle Nut (37) tightly onto

each spindle. Then back the Castle Nut off slightly so

that the Hubs can just move freely.

(See Figure G.)

21.

Insert a Cotter Pin (38) through the Castle

Nut and hole at the end of each spindle, and

spread the Cotter Pins.

(See Figure G.)

22.

Fill the Dust Cap (14) with bearing grease.

Then press each Dust Cap onto the Hub

Assembly (12).

(See Figure G.)

23.

Grease each grease fitting located on the

backside of each Hub Assembly.

24.

Install a Tire (13) on each Hub Assembly, then secure

the Tires, using M12 Lug Nuts (40).

Torque the Lug

Nuts to 85

–

90 ft. lb. (See Figure G.)

Cotter Pin (38)

Hub Assembly (12)

Bearing (39)

Tire (13)

Lug Nuts (40)

Axle (11)

Castle Nut (37)

Dust Cap (14)

NOTE: PERIODICALLY,

GREASE SEAL ON

BACKSIDE OF HUB (12).

Axle (11)

Flat Washer (19)

Figure

G:

Hub/Wheel Assembly

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25.

With assistance, turn the Trailer

assembly right side up.

26.

Attach the Coupler (2) to the Coupler Base

(3),

using two M12

x

75 Bolts (16) and M12 Nuts (35).

Thread one of the M12

x

75 Bolts (16) through the

center link of the Safety Chain (1).

(See Figure H.)

27.

Lock the Coupler Trigger, using Locking Pin

(47)

and 2mm R-Clip (43).

(See Figure H.)

28.

Attach the Light Brackets (24) to the Rear Left Side

Rail (20) and Rear Right Side Rail (22) using M10

x

20

Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure H.)

29.

Attach the License Plate Bracket (44) with the

Left Tail Light (23L) to the Light Bracket

(24)

on the Rear Left Side Rail (20), using

M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and M10 Nuts (33).

30.

Attach the Right Tail Light (23R) to the

Light Bracket

(24) on the Rear Right Side

Rail (22), using M10

x

20 Bolts (31) and

M10 Nuts (33).

(See Figure H.)

31.

Open the lenses of the Side Running Lights (45).

Run the wire lead of a Side Running Light through

the center hole located at the front end of the

Front Left Side Rail (15). Then attach the Side

Running Light to the Front Left Side Rail, using

4mm Self-Tapping Screws (46).

(See Figure H.)

32.

Run the wire lead of the remaining Side Running

Light (45) through the center hole located at

the front end of the Front Right Side Rail (27).

Then

attach

the Side Running Light to the Front Right

Side Rail, using 4mm Self-Tapping Screws (46).

33.

Reinstall the lenses on the two

Side

Running

Lights

(45).

(See Figure H.)

(31,33)

Safety Chain (1)

Coupler (2)

Coupler

Base (3)

(16,35)

(16,35)

(16,35)

(16,35)

(16,35)

(16,35)

(16,35)

Side Running

Light (45)

Right Tail Light (23R)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

(31,33)

Left Tail

Light (23L)

Light

Bracket (24)

Light Bracket (24)

License Plate Bracket (44)

Rear Left Side Rail (20)

Front Left Side Rail (15)

Rear Right Side Rail (22)

Front Right Side Rail (27)

Side Running

Light (45)

(47)

(43)

Right Tail Light (23R)

Light (23L)

Tapping Screws

x4 (46)

Coupler

Trigger

Figure

H:

Coupling Attachment / Light Installation

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NOTE:

Only a qualified technician should perform

the electrical service that may be needed to

enable your particular make/model vehicle to

power the Trailer’s 12 volt DC lighting system.

This is beyond the scope of this manual.

34.

Have a qualified service technician install a 4-wire,

12VDC connector in the trunk area of your vehicle.

35.

Locate the vehicle’s connector plug near the

Trailer’s Coupler (2) and lay out the Trailer’s

wiring harness wires.

(See Figure I.)

36.

Connect the brown wire to the vehicle’s Left

Tail Light by stripping, wrapping, and taping

the connector plug.

(See Figure I.)

37.

Connect the yellow wire to the vehicle’s left

signal and stop light wire.

(See Figure I.)

38.

Connect the green wire to the vehicle’s right

signal and stop light wire.

(See Figure I.)

Note

: Some foreign vehicles may require

: Some foreign vehicles may require

and adapter to convert their 5-wire system

to a 4-wire vehicle connector plug.

39.

Attach the white ground wire at the plug

end of the wiring harness to the small hole

on the Coupler Base (3) with a 1/4" tapping

screw (not included).

(See Figure I.)

40.

Leave about 18" of wire beyond the Coupler

(2),

and run the wiring harness along the inside of

the Right Drawbar Rail

(5) to the Front

Right

Side Rail

(27). Then, split the yellow/brown

wires from the green/brown wires.

41.

Run the yellow/brown wires along the

inside of the Front Cross Member

(21) to

the Side Running Light

(45) located on the

Front

Left

Side

Rail

(15). Then, run the green/

brown wires along the inside of the Front Right

Side Rail

(27) to the other Side Running Light.

42.

Connect the wire lead from the two Side Running

Lights to the brown wire on each side of the

trailer, using wire connectors. Then, insert wire

clips along the entire length of the side rails of

the Trailer to hold down the wiring harness.

43.

Run the yellow/brown wires to

the

Left

Tail

Light

(23L). Strip approximately

3/4" of insulation off the ends of the wires.

Connect

the yellow

wire to the yellow wire of

the

Left

Tail

Light. Then, connect the brown

wire to the brown wire of the Left Tail Light.

44.

Run the green/brown wires to

the

Right

Tail

Light

(23R). Strip approximately

3/4" of insulation off the ends of the wires.

Connect

the green wire to the green wire of

the Right Tail Light. Then, connect the brown

wire to the brown wire of the Right Tail Light.

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WIRE LEAD

FROM

SIDE RUNNING LIGHT

SIDE RUNNING LIGHT

(45)

WHITE GROUND WIRE

WHITE GROUND WIRE

WIRE LEAD

FROM

SIDE RUNNING LIGHT

(45)

BROWN

BROWN

YELLOW

GREEN

BROWN

BROWN

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELLOW

BROWN

BROWN

BROWN

GREEN

GREEN

BROWN

BROWN

LEAVE 16" EXCESS WIRE HERE.

LEAVE 16" EXCESS WIRE HERE.

LEAVE 16" EXCESS WIRE HERE.

LEAVE 16" EXCESS WIRE HERE.

LEFT TAIL LIGHT (23L)

RIGHT TAIL LIGHT (23R)

WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR PLUG

Figure

I:

Trailer Wiring

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White ground wire

to trailer tongue

4-pin connector

Brown

Brown

Brown tail light wire

Black

side marker lights

wire clip

Right light (Green lead)

Wired same as left side

KEY / COLOR CODES

Brown:

Tail and side marker lights

Green:

Right directional and stop light

Yellow:

Left directional and stop light

White:

Ground to trailer frame

Indicates wire nut connection

Left light (Yellow lead)

Yellow

Yellow

Green

Brown

Figure

J:

Wiring Diagram

Note:

Some trailer tail lights will have two leads instead of three.

Some trailer tail lights will have two leads instead of three.

They connect to the harness leads the same way; brown to brown, color to color.

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Optional Bed Installation (not included)

Minimum Required Parts:

a.

Qty. 2

Qty. 2

:

3/4" x 48" x 48" Plywood (not included).

b.

Qty. 24-30

Qty. 24-30

:

3/8" Cross Head Bolts (not included).

c.

Qty. 24-30

Qty. 24-30

:

3/8" Flat Washers (not included).

d.

Qty. 24-30

Qty. 24-30

:

3/8" Spring Washers (not included).

e.

Qty. 24-30

Qty. 24-30

:

3/8" Nuts (not included).

1.

Drill 3/8" mounting holes as shown in Figure K.

2.

Use 3/8" Cross Head Bolts, 3/8" Flat Washers,

3/8" Spring Washers, and 3/8"

Nuts to secure

the Plywood bed to the Trailer frame.

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

48

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

14.35

14.35

14.35

14.35

14.35

14.35

8.9

8.9

8.9

8.9

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

13.96

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

4.37

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

18.9

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

9.29

3/8" CROSS HEAD BOLT

3/8" FLAT WASHER

3/8" SPRING WASHER

3/8" NUT

Figure

K:

Optional Bed Installation

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Optional Rail Installation (not included)

Minimum Required Parts:

a.

Qty. 8

Qty. 8

:

1.6" x 3.5" x 27" wood strips (not included).

b.

Qty. 6

Qty. 6

:

0.75" x 3.5" x 48" wood strips (not included).

c.

Qty. 6

Qty. 6

:

0.75" x 3.5" x 94.5" wood strips (not included).

d.

Qty. 4

Qty. 4

: 0.175" x 2" x 2" x 3.5" Steel Angle (not included).

e.

Qty. 16

Qty. 16

:

3/8" x 1-3/4" Bolt (not included).

f.

Qty. 8

Qty. 8

:

3/8" x 2-3/8" Bolt (not included).

g.

Qty. 48

Qty. 48

:

3/8" x 2-3/8" Bolt (not included).

h.

Qty. 72

Qty. 72

:

3/8" Spring Washer (not included).

i.

Qty. 112

Qty. 112

:

3/8" Flat Washer (not included).

j.

Qty. 72

Qty. 72

:

3/8" Nut (not included).

1.

Cut the Stakes, Front End Rails, Back End Rails, and Side rails to the sizes indicated

in Figure

L and drill 3/8" diameter mounting holes where shown.

3/8" DIAMETER

3/8" DIAMETER

2

1.6

1.6

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.75

3/8" DIAMETER

1.25

1.25

2

2

0.75

2

94.5

1.25

R2

18.5825

2

50.835

2

18.5825

3.5

3/8" DIAMETER

2

8

2

24

2

8

2

3.5

2

27

1.25

1.25

6

2

6.5

2

6.5

2

3.5

SIDE RAIL

SIDE RAIL

STAKE

FRONT END

FRONT END

BACK END RAIL

BACK END RAIL

CONNECTING PLATE

CONNECTING PLATE

Figure

L:

Stake Dimensions and Hole Locations

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2.

Attach the Side Rails and Front End/Back End Rails

to the Stakes, using

3/8"

x

3-3/8"

Cross

Head

Bolts,

3/8" Flat Washers, and 3/8" Nuts.

3.

Attach the Connecting Plates to the

Side

Rails and Front End/Back End Rails,

using

3/8"

x

1-3/4"

Cross Head Bolts and 3/8" Nuts.

3/8" NUT

3/8" SPRING

WASHER

3/8" FLAT

WASHER

WASHER

3/8" X 1-3/4"

CROSS HEAD BOLT

3/8" NUT

3/8" SPRING

WASHER

3/8" FLAT

WASHER

3/8" SPRING

WASHER

3/8" FLAT

WASHER

3/8" X 3-3/8"

CROSS HEAD BOLT

3/8" X 2-3/8"

3/8" X 2-3/8"

BOLT

CONNECTING

PLATE

FRONT END

FRONT END

RAIL

BACK END

RAIL

SIDE RAIL

SIDE RAIL

Figure

M:

Stake Assembly

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Specifications

Maximum Capacity Payload

Maximum Capacity Payload

1,720 lb.

Bed Dimensions

4 Ft. x 8 Ft.

Hitch Ball Size

2"

Wheel Rim Diameter/Width

12" x 4"

Quantity Wheel Lug Nuts

Quantity Wheel Lug Nuts

5 Per Wheel

Tire Size

5.30-12

Required Tire Air Pressure

Required Tire Air Pressure

80 PSI, Cold

Hitch Class

II

Operating Instructions

Read the

ENTIRE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this Trailer.

Before each use

1.

Check Tire condition and air pressure.

2.

Make sure wheel lug nuts/bolts

are properly tightened.

3.

Make sure hitch, coupler, draw bar, and other

equipment that connect the trailer and the tow

vehicle are properly secured and adjusted.

4.

Make sure wiring is properly connected —

not

touching the

road, but

loose enough to make

turns without disconnecting or damaging the wires.

5.

Make sure all running lights, brake lights,

turn

signals, and hazard lights are working.

6.

Check that all items are securely

fastened on and in the trailer.

7.

Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support, and any

attached stabilizers are raised and locked in place.

8.

Check load distribution to make sure

the tow vehicle and trailer are properly

balanced front to back and side to side.

9.

Check side- and rear-view mirrors to

make sure you have good visibility.

10.

Check routes and restrictions on bridges and tunnels.

11.

Make sure you have wheel chocks and jack stands.

12.

Check trailer for loose bolts and nuts,

structural

cracks and bends, and any other

condition that may affect its safe operation.

Do

not

use

the

Trailer even if minor damage appears.

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Connection

WARNING!

Only use a 2" ball hitch

(not

included) on the towing vehicle.

1.

To reduce friction between the hitch ball

and Hitch Coupler (2), apply a thin layer of

heavy weight grease over the hitch ball.

2.

Remove the R-Clip (43) and Locking Pin (47).

Hitch

Coupler (2)

Locking

Pin (47)

2 mm R-Clip (43)

Figure

N:

Remove R-Clip and Lock Pin

3.

Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle.

4.

With assistance, place the Hitch Coupler

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.

Hitch Ball

Hitch Ball

(not included)

(not included)

Handle

Trigger

Adjusting

Nut

Safety

Chain (1)

Figure

O:

Ball Connection

5.

Pull up and down on the Coupler to make sure the

hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Coupler. There must

be

no play

no play

between the hitch ball and Coupler.

WARNING!

If there is play, tighten the Adjusting

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. After

Nut

is tightened,

the retaining plate needs to t in

place against the ats of the Nut to prevent

it from moving

. This

adjustment

should

be

done by two people. If the Adjusting

Nut

is too tight, the Handle will not lock.

6.

After the Adjusting 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 Locking

Pin and 2mm R-Clip.

7.

Attach each side of the Safety

Chain (1) equally

to the towing vehicle’s rear bumper or frame.

8.

Connect the Wiring Harness to the

towing vehicle’s 12 Volt DC system.

NOTE:

Consult the operator’s manual of the towing

vehicle for proper connection instructions.

9.

When towing the Trailer over long

distances stop and check the tightness of

all connections, Side Running Lights (45),

and

Tail

Lights

(23L,

23R)

at least

every 100 miles.

at least every 100 miles.at least

10.

Carry emergency flares and fire extinguisher,

if required for operation in your state.

Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the

Trailer at night over long distances.

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Tire information

Tire Terminology Glossary

•

Accessory weight means

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 the 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

Carcass separation means

- the pulling

away of the carcass from the non

-

pneumatic

rim or wheel center member.

•

Chunking means

Chunking means

- the breaking away

of pieces of the carcass or tread.

•

Cracking means

Cracking means

- any parting within the

carcass, tread, or any components that connect

the tire to the wheel center member.

•

Curb weight means

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

Load rating means

- the maximum

load a tire is rated to carry.

•

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

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

Normal occupant weight means

-

68

kilograms

times the number of occupants.

•

Occupant distribution means

Occupant distribution means

-

distribution of occupants in a vehicle.

•

Production options weight means

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

considered 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

Tread separation means

- pulling away

of the tread from the carcass.

•

Vehicle capacity weight means

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

distributing 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.

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Tire Markings

Load index and

Speed rating*

European tire

certificate*

U.S. DOT tire

identification

number

*Information not required by U.S. DOT

Inner diameter

in inches

Section width

in inches

Trailer

tire

Maximum

load rating

Tire ply

composition

and materials

used

Maximum

permissible

inflation

pressure

•

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

Maximum Load Rating

- This number

indicates the maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the tire.

•

Load index

- This is a measurement of how much

weight each tire can support. See chart below.

(The markings on the example tire diagram show 71.

The markings on your tire may differ.)

Note:

You may not find this information on

You may not find this information on

all tires because it is not required by law.

Code

Pounds

71

761

72

783

73

805

74

827

75

853

76

882

77

908

78

937

Code

Pounds

79

963

80

992

81

1,019

82

1,047

83

1,074

84

1,102

85

1,135

86

1,168

Code

Pounds

87

1,201

88

1,235

89

1,279

90

1,323

91

1,356

92

1,389

93

1,433

94

1,477

Code

Pounds

95

1,521

96

1,565

97

1,609

98

1,653

99

1,709

100

1,764

101

1,819

102

1,874

Code

Pounds

103

1,929

104

1,984

105

2,039

106

2,094

107

2,149

108

2,205

109

2,271

110

2,337

Table

A:

Load Index Rating

Codes

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•

Speed Rating

Speed Rating

- The speed rating denotes the

speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for

extended periods of time.

This does not indicate

that the vehicle or rims can safely reach or

maintain

that

speed.

These ratings are listed below.

(The markings on the example tire diagram show M.

The markings on your tire may differ.)

Note:

You may not find this information on

all tires because it is not required by law.

Code

MPH

F

50

G

56

J

62

K

68

L

75

M

81

Code

MPH

N

87

P

94

Q

100

R

106

S

112

T

118

Code

MPH

U

124

H

130

V

149

Z

149

W

168

Y

186

Table

B:

Tire Speed Rating Codes

•

Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used

Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used

-

The

number 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 Permissible 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

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

The weight of cargo should never exceed 780 kg or 1720 lb.

TIRE

SIZE

COLD TIRE PRESSURE

SEE OWNER’S

MANUAL FOR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

FRONT

5.30-12

550 kPa, 80 PSI

REAR

NONE

NONE

SPARE

NONE

NONE

13a

MODEL 69897

Figure

P:

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 following that for an explanation of load limit.

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Tire care

Checking Tire Pressure

Note:

Underinflated tires can decrease handling,

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.

•

It is usually not possible to determine

underinflation of radial tires by visual inspection.

This vehicle has 80 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

appear 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

80 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

has

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 measured tire pressure 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.

6.

Check all the tires to make sure they

have the same air pressure.

7.

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.

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Tire Balance and Alignment

The tires need to be balanced to prevent vibration when driving. This involves attaching small weights to the

rim to offset small differences in rim and tire weight. The tires also need to be aligned properly. 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.

Vehicle Load Limit

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

1.

Locate the statement “The weight of cargo

should never exceed 780 kilograms or 1720

pounds" on your vehicle’s placard.

2.

That figure equals the available amount

of cargo and luggage load capacity.

3.

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.

4.

If the Trailer’s load exceeds the cargo and luggage

load capacity, then the Trailer will be unsafe resulting

in hazardous effects, such as: Trailer’s tires will

not be able to maintain traction properly, and

stopping distance will be increased significantly.

Operation Safety

Note:

Selected recommendations in this section are adapted from

Selected recommendations in this section are adapted from

TOWING

A

TRAILER

-

Being

Equipped for Safety

, published by NHTSA. For full details, see that document.

1.

This Trailer is not a toy.

Do not allow children to play on or near this item.

2.

Take time to practice before driving on main roads.

3.

Never allow anyone to ride in or on the trailer.

4.

Do not transport animals in this trailer.

General Handling

1.

Use the driving gear that the towing vehicle

manufacturer recommends for towing.

2.

Drive at moderate speeds. This will place

less strain on your tow vehicle and trailer.

Trailer

instability

(sway) is more likely to

occur as speed increases.

Do not exceed

45

miles

per hour when towing the Trailer.

3.

Avoid sudden stops and starts that can

cause skidding, sliding, or jackknifing.

4.

Avoid sudden steering maneuvers that might

create sway or undue side force on the trailer.

5.

Slow down when traveling over bumpy

roads,

railroad crossings, and ditches.

6.

Make wider turns at curves and corners.

Because your trailer’s wheels are closer to the

inside of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle,

they are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs.

7.

To control swaying caused by air pressure changes

and wind buffeting when larger vehicles pass from

either direction, release the accelerator pedal to slow

down and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.

Braking

1.

Allow considerably more distance for stopping.

2.

If you have an electric trailer brake controller and

excessive sway occurs, activate the trailer brake

controller by hand. Do not attempt to control

trailer sway by applying the tow vehicle brakes;

this will generally make the sway worse.

3.

Always anticipate the need to slow

down.

To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear

and press the brakes lightly.

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Acceleration and Passing

1.

When passing a slower vehicle or changing

lanes,

signal well in advance and make sure you

allow extra distance to clear the vehicle

before you pull back into the lane.

2.

Pass on level terrain with plenty of clearance.

Avoid passing on steep upgrades or downgrades.

3.

If necessary, downshift for improved

acceleration or speed maintenance.

4.

When passing on narrow roads, be careful not

to go onto a soft shoulder. This could cause

your trailer to jackknife or go out of control.

Downgrades and Upgrades

1.

Downshift to assist with braking on downgrades

and to add power for climbing hills.

2.

On long downgrades, apply brakes at intervals to

keep speed in check. Never leave brakes on for

extended periods of time or they may overheat.

3.

Some tow vehicles have specifically calibrated

transmission tow-modes. Be

sure to use the

tow

-

mode recommended by the manufacturer.

Backing Up

1.

Put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel.

To

turn left, move your hand left.

To turn right,

move

your hand right.

2.

Back

up

slowly.

3.

Because mirrors cannot provide all of the

visibility you may need when

backing

up,

have someone outside at the rear of the

trailer to guide you whenever possible.

4.

Use slight movements of the steering wheel

to adjust direction. Exaggerated movements

will cause greater movement of the trailer.

5.

If

you have difficulty, pull forward and realign

the tow vehicle and trailer and start again.

Parking

1.

Try to avoid parking on grades.

2.

If possible, have

someone outside

to guide you as you park.

3.

Once

stopped, but before shifting into Park:

a.

Have

someone place blocks on the

downhill side of the trailer wheels.

b.

Apply the parking brake.

c.

Shift

into

Park.

(first or reverse gear for manual transmissions)

d.

Then

remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Following this parking sequence is important to

make sure your vehicle does not become locked in

Park because of extra load on the transmission.

4.

Before uncoupling a trailer:

a.

Place blocks at the front and rear of the

trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not

roll away when the coupling is released.

b.

An unbalanced load may cause the

tongue to suddenly rotate upward;

therefore,

before

uncoupling, place jack stands

under the rear of the trailer to prevent injury.

TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE

Some

states

may

consider this Trailer 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.

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Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must

be performed only by a qualified

technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:

Do not use damaged equipment.

If

abnormal

noise or vibration

occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

Note:

Tow vehicles often have more frequent maintenance requirements, including changes of

Tow vehicles often have more frequent maintenance requirements, including changes of

engine and transmission oils and filters, lubrication of components, and cooling system checks.

Check

your

owner’s manual for information on scheduled maintenance of your tow vehicle.

BEFORE

EACH USE:

Inspect the trailer and tow vehicle according to the instructions on page

17.

Tires

1.

Periodic inspection and maintenance of tires

and wheels are essential to towing safety,

including spare tires. Proper tire pressure affects

vehicle handling and the safety

of

your

tires.

You can find the correct tire pressure for your

tow vehicle on the tire information placard.

2.

Underinflation reduces the load-carrying capacity

of your tow vehicle or trailer, may cause sway and

control problems, and may result in overheating,

causing blowouts or other tire failure.

3.

Overinflation causes premature tire wear

and affects the handling characteristics

of the tow vehicle or trailer.

Wheel Bearings

1.

EVERY 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES OF USE,

lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a

heavy weight bearing

grease, following

Bearing

Packing

Instructions

on page

9.

2.

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.

3.

Insert a new Cotter Pin through the

Castle Nut and the hole in the axle.

4.

Bend the Cotter Pin back,

locking

it

and the Nut in place.

Hitch

Check the nuts, bolts, and other fasteners to ensure that the hitch remains secured to the

tow vehicle and the coupler remains secured to the trailer. The connection point may require

periodic lubrication to permit free movement of the coupler to the hitch ball.

Wiring

1.

Make sure connector-plug prongs and receptacles,

light bulb sockets, wire splices, and ground

connections are clean and shielded from moisture.

Lightly coat all electrical terminal connections with

nonconducting (dielectric), light waterproof grease.

2.

Clean the prongs with very fine sandpaper,

being careful not to damage the contact area.

3.

Turn lights off, then clean the surface deposits

in the connector holes.

Try to clean

off only the deposits and lubricate

lightly with dielectric, light waterproof grease.

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Parts List and Diagram

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 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.

Parts List

Part

Description

Qty

1

7/32" Safety Chain

1

2

Hitch Coupler

1

3

Coupler Base

1

4

Drawbar T-Plate

1

5

Drawbar Rail

2

6

Drawbar Bracket

2

7

Bolt M10

x

30

4

8

Leaf Spring

2

9

Fender Bracket

2

10

Spring Plate

2

11

Axle

1

12

Hub Assembly

2

13

5.30-12" Tire

2

14

Dust Cap

2

15

Front Left Side Rail

1

16

Bolt M12

x

75

6

17

Left Spring Hanger

1

18

Fender

2

19

Flat Washer Ø22

2

20

Rear Left Side Rail

1

21

Cross Member

5

22

Rear Right Side Rail

1

Part

Description

Qty

23L

Left Tail Light

1

23R

Right Tail Light

1

24

Light Bracket

2

25

Carriage Bolt M10

x

25

4

26

Right Spring Hanger

1

27

Front Right Side Rail

1

28

Front Member

1

29

Bolt M12

x

25

2

30

L-Latch Ø12

x

75

2

31

Bolt M10

x

20

48

32

U-Bolt M10

x

90

4

33

Nut M10

64

34

3mm R-Clip

2

35

Nut M12

8

37

Castle Nut M22

x

1.5

2

38

Cotter Pin

2

39

Bearing

4

40

Lug Nut M12

10

43

2mm R-Clip

1

44

License Plate Bracket

1

45

Side Running Light

2

46

Screw M4 x 25

4

47

Locking Pin

1

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note:

If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note:

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and

are not available individually as replacement parts.

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Assembly Diagram

17

2

1

5

6

31

30

29

7

11

12

13

32

8

14

16

18

15

20

21

22

24

25

7

26

27

28

3

6

16

47

35

31

7

15

25

7

4

45

45

46

9

44

46

39

37

38

34

4343

10

4040

19

23R

23L

31

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Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,

you

should immediately inform the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying

Changzhou

Nanxiashu Tool Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation.

And

if

it

finds that a safety defect exist in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall

and

remedy

campaign.

However,

NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or

Changzhou

Nanxiashu Tool Company. To

contact

NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll

-

free

at 1-800-424-9393 or 202-366-0123 or write to NHTSA, U. S. Department, 400 7th Street SW NSA-11,

Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Note:

Check with your local department of Motor

Check with your local department of Motor

Vehicles for registration procedures.

Some DMV’s require the Certificate of Origin to be notarized, others do not.

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 outside 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 complaint 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.