Harbor Freight Tools 870 lb. Capacity 40 in. x 49 in. Utility Trailer Product manual
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1. 93011 1 888 866 57972. by using 10 x 20mm Hex Bolts and Cross Members nuts with flat flanges of cross member positioned Left Side Rail figure t tighten nuts unti t 5 Right Side Rail all bolts are positioned in PART NEEDED 10 x 20mm Hex Bolts M10 Nylon Nuts Towbar 1 Turn the trailer assembly upside down 2 Bolt towbar 6 with hex bolts and nuts 1 3 Notice the bolt direction as shown in figure 3 Bolt front spring hangers 7 to side rails 5 5A with hex bolts and nuts Attach another spring hanger with one bolt in toward rear of trailer then cover this bolt head with spring slide a 1 ang own in figure Spring Hangers Spring Slide Plates Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 DON T TIGHTEN YET TO MAKE ASSEMBLY EASIER wait until assembly is complete and all hardware is in place before tightening any nut or bolt Leave hardware snug until then PART NEEDED No DESCRIPTION M10 Nylon Nuts Slipper Springs 14 x 80 Bolts M14 Nuts Axle 10 U Bolts Spring Plates 8 2 4 4 1 4 2 4 3mm Cotter Pins 1 Put the slipper springs 9 on the spring hangers 7 with spring eyes forward secure with 14 x 80mm bolt 10 by going through spring hangers lock it with nuts 11 Then push a cotter pin 33 through the hole in the end of the bolt and spread it 2
3. consider that this trailer kit is a specially constructed or homemade vehicle for registration licensing and or titling purposes The Manufacturer s Certificate of Origin supplied with your trailer should be filled out and signed by the dealer transferring ownership to you Take these to your local Department of Motor Vehicle and upon payment of the appropriate State fees you will be issued a title registration and license plate if required Some states will require inspection of the assembled and finished trailer kit before issuing a title registration license If you require additional information or guidance on licensing or titling please consult your State Department of Motor Vehicles Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 DON T TIGHTEN YET TO MAKE ASSEMBLY EASIER wait until assembly is complete and all hardware is in place before tightening any nut or bolt Leave hardware snug until then MAIN ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 5 DON T TIGHTEN YET TO MAKE ASSEMBLY EASIER wait until assembly is complete and all hardware is in place before tightening any nut or bolt Leave hardware snug until then ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PART NEEDED INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION 1 Lay out three cross members 4 to right and left side 10 20mm Hex Bolts 5A shown in figure notice the Front 2 Assemble 4 5 5
4. distribution of occupants in 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 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 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 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 Tire Markings Inner diameter in inches Section width in inches 4 Tire ply composition _ and materials used Maximum permissible __ inflation pressure Maximum load rating Trailer tire Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Load index and Speed rating European tire certificate U S DOT tire identification n
5. 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 Item 42708 VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX pounds on 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 trailer s load exceeds the cargo and luggage load capacity then the trailer 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 Item 42708 For technic
6. 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 Item 42708 Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure 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 Measure and record the tire pressure of all tires 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 If the tire pressure is too low note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the correct tire pres
7. 433 107 2 149 80 992 94 1 477 108 2 205 81 1 019 95 1 521 109 2 271 82 1 047 96 1 565 110 2 337 83 1 074 97 1 609 84 1 102 98 1 653 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 Tire Speed Rating Codes Code MPH Code MPH 50 87 U 124 G 56 P 94 H 130 J 62 Q 100 V 149 K 68 R 106 Z 149 L 75 S 112 168 81 118 Y 186 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 to the right 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 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 numb
8. ATION RULES NOTE Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when assembling and attaching this trailer 1 TOWING VEHICLE CAUTION gt sure vehicle is capable of towing the load gt Excess speed is the second highest cause of car trailer Care must be taken when backing up accidents Recommended maximum speed for all passenger Salant coh ee p p cars towing trailers is 45 MPH off the straight path while backing up the Trailer could jackknife causing severe damage to the TOWING VEHICLE trailer and to the towing vehicle Check that the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer The towing capability of the hitch is normally stamped on hitch drawbar Make sure the coupler and the ball are the same sizes and are rated equal to or greater than the load Never attach anything other than the proper size coupler to the ball for towing SAFETY CHAINS Be sure to use safety chains Check that safety chains are attached to towing vehicle with the safety chains the same length for each side Do not allow chains to drag on ground LOADING Never overload trailer Maximum load is 870 lb Load trailer evenly from side to side with 60 of the load forward of the axle It is important that the tongue be pressing down on the hitch but not exceeding a downward force of 87 lb Reduce weight in car trunk and rear seat areas by amount of tongue weight of your trailer It is against the law to carry passengers in an
9. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference ITEM 42708 870 LB CAPACITY Haul aster WHEELS WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION This trailer s Hitch Coupler MUST be properly secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle After assembly and attachment pull S PECI FICATIONS 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 70 1 the hitch ball and the Hitch Coupler If 000 Ib there is play tighten the Adjustment Nut until 25 Ib no play is present If the Adjustment Nut is too tight the Handle will not lock Carefully x 3 75 w 4 Lug Nut Pattern read and follow the complete instructions 8 8 B 4 PR in this manual BEFORE setup or use If the coupler is not secured ten pa ass properly the ball could come loose 0 x 48 while the trailer is in motion possibly Overall Length 1 1 2 causing property damage SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH Max Payload Capacit GVWR Net Weight Rim Size gt Visit our w
10. Place axle 12 on top of slipper springs 9 Place spring plate 14 under slipper spring using 10 U bolt 13 pass through axle slipper spring and spring plate then lock with M10 nuts 3 Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 DON T TIGHTEN YET TO MAKE ASSEMBLY EASIER wait until assembly is complete and all hardware is in place before tightening any nut or bolt Leave hardware snug until then PART NEEDED No ary pescrrprien Hubs Tires Lug Nuts Bearings 3 4 Flat Washers Castle Nuts Cotter Pins Dust Caps Grease Fitting Grease Seal 2 2 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 NOTE Periodically grease seal 99 on backside of HUB 15 Fix Grease fitting 35 to hub 15 Carefully slide hubs over spindles at each end of axle and push on outer bearings 18 and 3 4 flat washer 19 then castle nuts 20 tighten them snugly Back the castle nuts off just enough so that the wheel can just move freely Follow the Bearing Packing Instructions as explained on the last page of this manual Put tire 16 on hub dry Then lock with 4 lug nuts 17 tighten with socket or lug wrench to 90 LBS VERY TIGHT NOTE Be sure that axle is perpendicular to side rails and springs are parallel to side rails Push a cotter pin 21 through the hole at the end of the spindles spread cotter pin fill the dust cap 22 1 4 full with automotive grease then press it onto the hub Page 8 For
11. al questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 17 IMPORTANT For safe use and operation obey the following notices 1 Read all instructions carefully and follow them step by step Keep the instruction manual in a safe place 2 Double check the assembly after you finish to ensure everything is assembled properly 3 Follow the Trailer Licensing notice to properly license this trailer 4 Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged 5 Keep permanent labels in place and in good condition Notice e Repack bearings after every 3 000 miles of use e Maintain tires as explained in this manual e Comply with the following before every use 6 Tighten U bolt Tighten lug nut 8 Tighten trigger lock on coupler 9 Hook up safety chain 10 Trailer load should not exceed 870 Ib capacity and must be properly secured 11 Trailer load size must not exceed trailer s bed board size CORRECT WAY TO LOAD THE TRAILER Page 18 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 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
12. and Load Limit Pacem nove seme woe AO The Tire and Loading Information Placard displays the cold tire inflation pressure and the load limit for this vehicle See the Tire Care section for an explanation of tire pressure and see the Vehicle Load Limit section following that for an explanation of load limit Tire and Loading Information Placard TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION The weight of cargo should never exceed 394 kg or 870 Ib TIRE COLD TIRE PRESSURE FRONT 4 80 4 00 8 MODEL 42708 SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL 410 kPa 60 PSI 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 e It is usually not possible to determine underinflation of radial tires by visual inspection This vehicle has 60 PSI
13. ebsite at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at productsupport harborfreight com REV 14i When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included PARTS LIST bod DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART Page 2 10 x 20mm Hex Bolts M10 Nylon Nuts Cross Member Left Side Rail Right Side Rail Towbar Spring Hangers Spring Slide Plates Slipper Spring 14 x 80mm Hex Bolts M14 Nuts Axle 10 U Bolts Spring Plates Hubs Tires Lug Nuts Bearings 3 4 Washers Castle Nuts 4mm Cotter Pins Dust Caps For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 216B01 216B02 216A03 216A04 216A05 216A02 216A16 216A17 216A08 216B03 216B04 216A06 216B15 216B16 216A07 216A09 216B07 216B13 216B06 Coup
14. ector plug near the hitch ball and lay out wires Connect the white wire to the frame or body of the car connect the brown wire to the tail light by stripping wrapping and taping connector similariy connect the yellow wire to the left signal and stop light wire and the green wire to the right signal and stop light wire Some foreign vehicles require an adaptor to convert their 5 wire system to wire vehicle connector Tail License L H Stop amp Turn Yellow Running Light Brown R H Stop amp Turn Green Ground White Ground White Q Connector Connector Yellow Yellow Attach white ground wire at plug end of wiring harness to the small hole in towbar with SELF tapping screw Leave about 18 of wire beyond the coupler and lay out wire on the inside of towbar and front as shown in the diagram Push on the wire clips Connect the wire lead from the running lights to the brown wire on each side with the wire connector Use pliers to squeeze the connector closed Push on wire clips to hold wires down the side rails of the trailer Cut yellow brown and green brown wires to appropriate lengths and strip ends of wires 3 4 taillight connections as per color code Left side Right side Yellow Yellow wire Green Green wire Brown 2 Brown wires Brown 2 Brown wires Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 SAFE USE AND OPER
15. er is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions BEARING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Important Read and adhere to 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 SERIOUS 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 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 clean Allow all pieces to dry completely Make sure that your hands are thoroughly clean and the bearing packer not included is also thoroughly clean Page 14 4 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Place fresh clean bearing grease in the packer 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 Finish assembling the hub wheel assembly as explained in the manual being careful not to get any dirt or debris on any part of the assembly Item 42708 Tire Inflation
16. istance place the 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 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 After Mut is tightened the re taining 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 cannet move Replace the Safety Pin and R Pin TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT NUT BALL 1 7 8 HITCH Page 12 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 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 s
17. ler 10 x 90mm Bolts Safety Chain Tail Light Bracket License Plate Bracket Left Tail Light Right Tail Light Side Running Lights Self Tapping Screw 3mm Cotter Pins Fenders Grease Fitting 3mm R Pin Safety Pin 10 x 25mm Grease Seal 216A01 216B05 216B17 216A14 216A15 216A11 216A12 216A13 216B12 216B09 216A10 216B18 216B11 216B19 Item 42708 M10 x 20mm M14 x 80mm M10 x 90mm Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 3 Read the instructions carefully and follow them step by step for easy assembly you will find a complete parts list on the previous page Average assembly time is approximately 1 5 hours You will need the following tools to assemble your Trailer Kit TOOLS NEEDED 16mm box end wrench 17mm open end wrench 3 4 socket or lug wrench Pliers Tongue and Groove Pliers Screwdrivers Drill for installing plywood base NOTE 1 Trailer parts are numbered from rear of trailer towards tongue 2 The nuts and bolts should not be completely tightened until the entire trailer is assembled Installing the 3 4 plywood base which you will have to supply is the last step after tightening down all the nuts and bolts Moreover all the nuts and bolts should be checked periodically for tightness and you should retighten the lug bolts on the wheels after the first 20 miles of use TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE Some states may
18. oken parts excessively worn Safety Chain damaged Tail Lights Side Running Lights Wiring Harness loose Lug Nuts loose Hitch connnection 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 for wear and proper inflation 60 PSI BEFORE EVERY USE AND AT 500 MILE INTERVALS DURING EVERY TRIP check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts Torque from 85 to 90 Ft Lbs 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 the last page 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 TO CLEAN use only water and a mild detergent Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 11 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR COUPLER 1 Only use a 1 7 8 bali hitch not included on the towing vehicle 2 Temporarily remove the R Pin and Safety Pin Then pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle 3 NOTE To reduce friction between the hitch ball and Coupler apply a layer of heavy weight grease over the hitch ball 4 With ass
19. 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 Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 19 Haul iaster 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA
20. sure These missing pounds of pressure are what you will need to add At a service station add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is underinflated Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure If the tires pressure was not measured cold then the pressure should be rechecked with the tires cold as soon as possible For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 15 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 Page 16 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 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
21. technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 42708 PARTS NEEDED 1 10 x 20mm Bolts Left Tail Light 3 Nylon Nuts Right Tail Light 23 Coupler Side Running Lights 24 010 x 90mm Bolts Self Tapping Screw 25 Safety Chain Fenders 27 Tail Light Bracket R Pin License Plate Bracket Safety Pin STEP 5 1 Turn over the trailer assembly to make tire touch the ground 2 Bolt coupler 23 to towbar 6 with hex bolts and nuts 24 3 atach safety chain 25 then lock it NOTE Make sure safety chain is same length each side 3 Attach tail light brackets 27 with bolts and nuts 1 3 be sure protruding leg of bracket is forward install license plate bracket 28 and left tail light 29 with clear lens for license plate light with nuts install right tail light 29A 4 Open the lens of side running lights 30 with self tapping screw 31 and run wire lead through the center hole to firm wire tightly to side rails 5 Bolt fenders to side rails by using hex bolts 1 lock nuts 3 TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE Now that frame is completely assembled retrace all assembly steps and make sure that all hardware is properly wrench tightened Also tighten lug nuts lug bolts to 90 ft lb Item 42708 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 9 TRAILER LIGHT KIT WIRING DIAGRAM AND INSTRUCTION Check alignment of all parts and install the 4 wire vehicle connector in the trunk area of your car Locate the conn
22. tructure 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 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
23. umber Information not required by U S DOT Page 13 e 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 71 761 85 1 135 99 1 709 72 783 86 1 168 100 1 764 73 805 87 1 201 101 1 819 74 827 88 1 235 102 1 874 75 853 89 1 279 103 1 929 76 882 90 1 323 104 1 984 77 908 91 1 356 105 2 039 78 937 92 1 389 106 2 094 79 963 93 1
24. y trailer VV VV LIGHTING Check lighting before each use and every 100 miles to be sure stop tail and turn signals are working properly REPLACE ANY BROKEN LENSES REFLECTORS OR BULBS Check wires for good connections and possible fraying or wearing of insulation Bulbs supplied with this trailer are for 12 volt system Bulbs used in tail Light are No 1157 Stop and Tail Bulbs for clearance is No 194 5 gt gt gt gt gt TIRES Check tires for wear and proper inflation befote each use and every 100 miles Tire pressure should be kept at 60 PSI Check and tighten lug nuts Torque to 85 90 ft Ibs Re torque after first 50 miles VVVVO OPERATION Know how to properly control your towing vehicle trailer combination on the highway under all conditions Remember the loaded weight of the trailer will increase your braking and stopping distances appreciably When towing a trailer over long distances stop and check tightness of all connections lights and running gear every 100 miles Carry emergency flares and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state It is desirable to carry extra bulbs and fuses if you are towing the trailer at night over any great distances Vv 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 br
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