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Tag-Along Trailer Kit

Owner’s Manual

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.

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Page 1: ...Trailer Kit Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 57762 ...

Page 2: ...tant that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This trailer is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for any ...

Page 3: ...ations 5 Important Safety Information 5 Specific Operation Warnings 6 Main Parts of Trailer 7 Assembly Instructions 10 Before Each Use 14 Operating Instructions 15 After Each Use 21 Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 23 Parts Diagram 24 Parts List 25 Replacement Parts 26 Limited Warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ...Bolt M10 x 40 4 2 Leaf Spring 2 25 Bolt M12 x 80 4 3 Axle 1 26 Bolt M10 x 70 1 4 Hubs 2 27 Bolt M10 x 90 2 5 Tire 2 28 Bolt M6 x 45 2 6 Drawbar 1 29 Washer ø10 8 7 Coupler 1 30 Washer ø6 12 8 Safety Chain 1 31 Washer ø8 8 9 Side Running Light 2 32 Lock Nut M6 14 10 Left Tail Light 1 33 Lock Nut M8 7 11 Right Tail Light 1 34 Lock Nut M10 21 12 License Plate Bracket 1 35 Lock Nut M12 4 13L Fender L ...

Page 5: ...roduct was designed Use the right tool for the job DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed This product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended Industrial or commercial applicatio...

Page 6: ...the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical This safety precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands CAUTION TRAILER USE AND CARE Do not force the trailer Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed Plan your work and use the correct product for the job Check for damaged parts before each use Carefully check that...

Page 7: ...tries to keep the trailer from accidently moving DO NOT exceed the rated load capacity DO NOT allow anyone to ride in the towed vehicle or on the trailer The coupler must be properly secured to the hitch ball After assembly and attachment pull up and down on the hitch coupler to make sure the hitch ball is snug in the hitch coupler If the coupler is not secured properly it could come loose while t...

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Page 9: ...t M6 x 45 2 6 Drawbar 1 29 Washer 10 8 7 Coupler 1 30 Washer 6 12 8 Safety Chain 1 31 Washer 8 8 9 Side Running Light 2 32 Lock Nut M6 14 10 Left Tail Light 1 33 Lock Nut M8 7 11 Right Tail Light 1 34 Lock Nut M10 21 12 License Plate Bracket 1 35 Lock Nut M12 4 13L Fender L 1 36 U Bolt 10 100x53 4 13R Fender R 1 37 U Bolt 10 85x78 3 14 Upper Shell 1 38 Lug Nut 8 15 Bottom Shell 1 39 Rubber Pad 4 ...

Page 10: ...ggles NOTE 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 If there is no female plug for the wires have one installed by a qualified service technician For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Parts List and diagram It is recommend...

Page 11: ...g eye facing towards the front of the trailer See Figure B 3 Place the axle 3 on top of the leaf springs 4 Fasten the axle to the leaf plates Do this by placing the spring plates 22 under the leaf springs Then slide the U bolts 36 over the axle and through the holes in the spring plates Lock the U bolts into place by using the lock nuts 34 See Figure D ...

Page 12: ...k nuts 34 to the center cross member of the trailer body and attach the drawbar to the first cross member of the trailer body with U bolts 37 and lock nuts 34 7 With assistance turn the trailer over so that axle is under trailer body Block both tires in front and back 8 Once the trailer is in the correct upright position use the bolts 23 lock nuts 32 and washer 30 to mount the fenders 13 to the ta...

Page 13: ...he trailer body and connect to the wiring at the back of the drawbar See Figure F WARNING Use care to secure the tail light wiring inside the fenders and away from the tires 10 Use a bolt 27 and lock nut 34 to mount the coupler 7 to the front of the drawbar 11 Use bolts 24 nuts 34 rubber pads 39 and washers 29 to fasten the body bracket 19 to the bottom shell 15 and then the bottom shell to the to...

Page 14: ...ion that may affect its safe operation Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage appears Before each use always attach the Safety Chains of the trailer to the towing vehicle Make sure the Safety Chains are attached to the towing vehicle with the equal length at each side Do not allow the Safety Chains to drag on the ground Make sure hitch coupler draw bar and other equipment that connect the tra...

Page 15: ...lectrical system only Do not attempt to power the Light Bulbs with any other type or voltage electrical current Whenever possible park the trailers on a flat level paved surface and chock both tries to keep the trailer from accidently moving DO NOT exceed the rated load capacity DO NOT allow anyone to ride in the towed vehicle or on the trailer The coupler must be properly secured to the hitch bal...

Page 16: ...ake sure the safety chains are secured safely to the trailer and the tow vehicle Do not allow the safety chains to touch the ground while towing the trailer 7 Connect the wiring harness to the vehicle s 12 volt DC system Connect the tail light wiring to the tow vehicle and then test all functions turn signals on off status and brake lights after connecting and before towing The blue and white wire...

Page 17: ...al weight optional engine Load Rating the maximum load a tire is rated to carry Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight the sum of Curb weight Accessory weight Vehicle capacity weight Production options weight Maximum Tire Width 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 with both being measured parallel ...

Page 18: ... 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 This is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support See ...

Page 19: ...nflation 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 ...

Page 20: ...ts 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 punctur...

Page 21: ...ult in overheating causing blowouts or other tire failure 3 Over inflation 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 the instructions in Hub Bearing Maintenance 2 After each hub assembly is reassembled tighten the castl...

Page 22: ...s and ground connections are clean and shielded from moisture Lightly coat all electrical terminal connections with no conducting dielectric light waterproof grease 2 Clean the prongs with very fine sandpaper being careful not to damage the contact area 3 Turn lights off and then clean the surface deposits in the connector holes Try to clean off only the deposits and lubricate lightly with dielect...

Page 23: ...ding sliding or jack knifing 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...

Page 24: ...Page 24 of 28 Parts Diagram ...

Page 25: ...t M10 x 70 1 4 Hubs 2 27 Bolt M10 x 90 2 5 Tire 2 28 Bolt M6 x 45 2 6 Drawbar 1 29 Washer 10 8 7 Coupler 1 30 Washer 6 12 8 Safety Chain 1 31 Washer 8 8 9 Side Running Light 2 32 Lock Nut M6 14 10 Left Tail Light 1 33 Lock Nut M8 7 11 Right Tail Light 1 34 Lock Nut M10 21 12 License Plate Bracket 1 35 Lock Nut M12 4 13L Fender L 1 36 U Bolt 10 100x53 4 ...

Page 26: ...x 20 12 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following information will be required item description item model number item seri...

Page 27: ...y claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return vi...

Page 28: ...Page 28 of 28 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China ...

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