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40IN. X 48IN. UTILITY TRAILER
OWNER’S MANUAL
• When towing a trailer over long distances, stop and check the tightness of all connections,
lights, and running gear every 100 miles.
• Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state.
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It is recommended to carry extra bulbs and fuses if you are towing the trailer at night over any
great distance.
8. MAINTENANCE
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Check and maintain the trailer, coupler, ball and hitch before each use and every 200 miles.
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Inspect coupler, hitch and ball for damage before each use.
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Ball or hitch can be damaged in parking, hitting curbs, dragging when crossing ditches or
railroad tracks.
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Check safety chains and hooks for wear and do not allow safety chains to drag on ground.
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To prevent bearing damage, disassemble and repack wheel bearing with a good grade of
wheel bearing grease every 2000-3000 miles or yearly.
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If you do not know how to repack wheel bearing, take your trailer to a qualified technician.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR COUPLER
1. Only use a 1-7/8” ball 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 assistance, 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 snuggly 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 Nut is tightened, the retaining plate needs to be
fit in place against the flats of the Nut to prevent it from moving. This adjustment should be
done by two 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 the
Handle firmly to make sure the Trigger
is locked in place and the Handle
cannot move. Replace the Safety Pin
and the “R” Pin.
40IN. X 48IN. UTILITY TRAILER
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
The purpose of the following notices is to give you tips on safe use and operation of your utility
trailer.
1. Please read the instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step for easy assembly.
Please keep this instruction.
2. Please double check the assembling step-by-step to be sure each is followed.
3. Before using, please inspect your trailer.
4. Do not remove the VIN sticker from the tow bar.
NOTICE:
• Re-fill grease on bearing after every 3,000 miles of use.
• Keep tire pressure at 60 PSI, cold.
• Please insure that you comply with the following before using your trailer:
1. Tighten U-bolt.
2. Tighten lug nuts.
3. Tighten trigger lock on coupler.
4. Hook up safety chain.
5. Trailer load should not exceed its 1060 LB capacity and should be properly secured.
6. Trailer load size should not exceed trailer’s bed board size.
TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE:
Some states may consider that this trailer kit is and specially constructed or a homemade
vehicle for registration, licensing and/or titling purposes.
The M.C.O. (Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin) supplied with your trailer must be filled out and
signed by the dealer transferring ownership to you.
When licensing your trailer, you will need the signed M.C.O., a purchase invoice, cash register
receipt, or bill of sale showing the purchase and retail sales tax or use tax collection by the
retailer. Take these to your local Department of Motor Vehicles 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.
