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Foldable Trailer

Model

42709

SeT up and operaTing inSTrucTionS

SpeciFicaTionS

Bed Frame

4’ x 8’

Overall Dimensions

140” L x 61-1/2” W x 19-1/4” H

Shipping Weight

236 lb.

Max. Load Capacity

950 lb.

Tire

4.8 - 8 (B) Tubeless, 4 PR

Wheel

4 bolt demountable

Coupler capacity

Class I, 2000 lb. Max. gross load 

for 1-7/8” ball

GAWR

1170 lb. with 4.80-8 (D) tires  

8 x 3.75 rims at 60 PSI cold

GVWR

1170 lb.

 

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 

up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make 

sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch 

Coupler.  

There must be no play between the 

hitch ball and the Hitch coupler.

  If there is 

play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play 

is present.  If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, 

the Handle will not lock.  

carefully read and 

follow the complete instructions in this 

manual beFore setup or use.

if the coupler is not secured 

properly, the ball could come loose 

while the trailer is in motion, possibly 

causing property damage, SeriouS 

perSonal inJurY, or deaTH.

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

 read this material before using this product. 

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

SaVe THiS Manual.

Copyright

©

 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools

®

.  All rights reserved.  No portion of this manual or any artwork 

contained  herein  may  be  reproduced  in  any  shape  or  form  without  the  express  written  consent  of 

Harbor Freight Tools.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements,  actual  product  may  differ  slightly  from  the  product  described  herein.   Tools  required  for 

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Manual revised 10a

Summary of Contents for 42709

Page 1: ...djustment Nut is too tight the Handle will not lock Carefully read and follow the complete instructions in this manual BEFORE setup or use If the coupler is not secured properly the ball could come loose while the trailer is in motion possibly causing property damage SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failur...

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Page 19: ...the greater of either the linear distance between the exterior edges of the carcass or the linear distance between the exterior edges of the tread both being measured parallel to the rolling axis of the tire Normal occupant weight means 68 kilograms times the number of occupants Occupant distribution means distribution of occupants in a vehicle Production options weight means the combined weight o...

Page 20: ...21 96 1 565 97 1 609 98 1 653 Code Pounds 99 1 709 100 1 764 101 1 819 102 1 874 103 1 929 104 1 984 105 2 039 106 2 094 107 2 149 108 2 205 109 2 271 110 2 337 Load Index Rating Codes Load index This is a 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 ...

Page 21: ...en 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 Locate the recommended tire pressure 1 on the vehicle s tire information placard certification label or in the owner s manual This trailer has 60 PSI recommended cold tire infl...

Page 22: ...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 equipmen...

Page 23: ...perly license this trailer 3 Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged 4 Keep permanent labels in place and in good condition 5 Notice Repack bearings after every 3 000 miles of use Maintain tires as explained in this manual Comply with the following before every use Tighten U bolt 6 Tighten lug nut 7 Tighten trigger lock on coupler 8 Hook up safety chain 9 Trailer load sho...

Page 24: ...he 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 2 Make sure that your hands are thoroughly 3 clean and the bearing packer not included is also thoroughly clean Place fresh clean bearing grease in the 4 packer With the grease filled bearing packer in 5 on...

Page 25: ...ncidental 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 ...

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