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Low Loader Trailer Manual

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Page 1: ...Low Loader Trailer Manual If you have any questions please email service futuratrailers com ph 855 744 3877 futuratrailers com ...

Page 2: ...od commencing with the date of the ﬁrst retail purchase and no other remedy is available Any freight transportation charge to or from Futura Trailers Inc facilities or approved repairer is the responsibility of the purchaser and shall not be a part of the manufacturer s limited warranty The limited warranty shall be void where the unit has been subject to misuse neglect alteration modiﬁcation acci...

Page 3: ...our trailer please do not hesitate to contact your local Futura Trailers dealer or our service department service futuratrailers com View Quick Start Video at futuratrailers com manuals Before operating the trailer please refer to both Low Loader Trailer Manual and Utility Trailer Owners Manual This User s Manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer You must read this manu...

Page 4: ...0 miles at highway speeds Stop the vehicle and park in a safe location Place your hand on each of the wheel hubs of the trailer If a hub is too warm to comfortably hold your hand on the bearing is generating excessive heat and may be defective have insuﬃcient play or require lubrication Setting wheel bearings please refer to the Service and Maintenance section of this manual Check the wheel bearin...

Page 5: ... with the Futura Utility Trailer Owners Manual and instructional videos are available at futturatrailers com videos futuratrailers com 1 Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle Tow ball size 2 5 16 Hitch height should be 14 to 16 Dangerous trailer sway may occur if hitch height is too low Lifting arm will not raise fully if hitch height is too low ...

Page 6: ...itch Safety cables are connected and crossed and breakaway is connected to the tow vehicle Connect to the tow vehicle Ensure the safety cables and the break away cable are securely connected to the tow vehicle Safety cables must be crossed under the hitch Raise the jack fully Remove the jack wheel and stow ...

Page 7: ...to operate the trailer winch Before attempting to lower the trailer release all of the safety latches Latch shown in un locked position 3 Lower the trailer 2 Park the trailer on level ground The trailer lifting arms may not raise fully if the trailer is not parked on level ground ...

Page 8: ...sing There are several crush zones Never touch cables or moving parts when in operation Turn on your wireless remote by holding down the two buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until the red light illuminates or use the manual switch on the winch enclosure to lower the trailer Lower the trailer with the wireless Trailer remote ...

Page 9: ...ise the trailer again then release the safety latches Lower the trailer until the rear of the trailer is on the ground Do not overrun the winch down Stop as soon as the load is light on the cable The trailer s tires should take some load when the vehicle is being loaded Raise the license plate Pre set the safety latches to auto latch once the trailer is fully raised 4 Pre set the safety latches ...

Page 10: ... If you drive on take the remote with you You may use the remote to raise the trailer from inside the vehicle You may not be able to open your vehicle doors with the trailer lowered futuratrailers com 5 Roll winch or drive the vehicle onto the trailer Ensure safety latches are preset to latch and stand clear or remain in the vehicle while raising the trailer 6 Raise the trailer using the Trailer r...

Page 11: ... the winch has stopped but all latches have not engaged move the trailer forward to a diﬀerent gradient of ground and press the up button again The trailer may be on uneven ground or the tongue height too low For all lifting arms to land the trailer must be on ﬂat ground with correct tongue height futuratrailers com Do not tow trailer without first ensuring the safety latches are all latched into ...

Page 12: ...h is powered by the tow vehicle auxiliary supply if present on tow vehicle The solar charger will operate in daylight to maintain the battery voltage When the trailer is not in use ensure the master switch is turned off Ideal battery voltage is between 12 2V and 13V Note The battery will be drained of charge if the breakaway switch is activated The trailer may not operate correctly if the voltage ...

Page 13: ...heel tie straps please see the video at futuratrailers com manuals futuratrailers com Do not exceed the load stated on the trailer s tire and loading information plate Apply the towed vehicle park brake and always ensure towed vehicle is correctly secured to the trailer using Futura over wheel tie down straps before towing Replace tie down straps if worn Loaded tongue load must be 10 of total load...

Page 14: ... UP button and lowered pressing the DOWN button Winch cable Ensure the winch cable is always neatly spooled on the winch drum If the cable frays replace it immediately In case of trailer winch failure If for any reason the winch fails to operate the trailer can be raised by placing a suitable jack under the mount beam and jacking from each side Secure the safety latches to hold the trailer in the ...

Page 15: ...oader trailer If you have any questions please email service futuratrailers com To view our Quick Start Video or download a copy of this guide the Futura Utility Trailer Owners Manual and Futura Trailers 2 year Limited Warranty or to make a warranty claim order parts or locate your nearest Futura Trailer dealer please visit www futuratrailers com futuratrailers com Electric brake away unit is for ...

Page 16: ...to prevent squeaking and prolong bearing life Realign trailer winch cable on the winch drum if it gets crossed Inspect winch and rigging cable and replace if there are any signs of damage or fraying futuratrailers com Do not work under the trailer when it is loaded Before working under the trailer ensure the battery switch is off the safety latches are engaged on all lifting arms and the tongue an...

Page 17: ...the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag 6 Replace the adjusting slot cover and lower the wheel to the ground Repeat the above procedure on all brakes Wheel Bearing Adjustment Check wheel bearings for heat and excessive play at 10 25 and 50 miles and before each tow Adjust the wheel bearings at 2 000 mile intervals or as use and performance requires Lubricate b...

Page 18: ... the full up position release the UP button as the control circuit may have failed Inspect the magnetic proximity sensor located on the left rear mount beam the sensor surface must be clean for the sensor to operate correctly Periodically inspect the winch and rigging cables for fraying If any fraying or damage has occurred you must replace the cable or rigging set Lightly lubricate the rigging pu...

Page 19: ...epairs Replacement parts are sent to whoever is responsible for the repair Futura Trailers will not be responsible for improper repairs made to Futura trailers Futura Trailers Inc will not be responsible for non authorized replacement parts used in repairs Products or parts produced by another manufacturer and distributed by Futura Trailers Inc will be covered by the respective manufacturer s warr...

Page 20: ...FUTURA TRAILERS INC 3500 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY DOVER DE 19901 If you have any questions please email service futuratrailers com ph 855 744 3877 v3 futuratrailers com ...

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