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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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and undamaged.  If any parts are missing or broken, 

please call 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible.

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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.

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

Max. Payload Capacity

870 lb.

GVWR

1,000 lb.

Net Weight

125 lb.

Rim Size

8 x 3.75 w/4 Lug Nut Pattern

Tire Size

4.8 - 8 (B), 4 PR

Tire Pressure

60 PSI, cold

Hitch Ball

1-7/8″, Class I

Bed Frame

40" x 48"

Overall Length

81-1/2"

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.

ITEM 42708

Summary of Contents for 42708

Page 1: ...ber 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 Owner s Manual Safety Instructions SPECIFICATIONS Max Payload Capacity 870 lb GVWR 1 000 lb Net Weight 125 lb Rim Size 8 x 3 75 w 4 Lug Nut Pattern Tire Size 4 8 8 B 4 PR Tire Pressure 60 PSI cold Hitch Ball 1 7...

Page 2: ...Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 42708 PARTS LIST ...

Page 3: ...Page 3 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 42708 ...

Page 4: ...Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 42708 Tongue and Groove Pliers Drill for installing plywood base ...

Page 5: ...ns please call 1 800 444 3353 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 ...

Page 6: ...cal questions please call 1 800 444 3353 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 ...

Page 7: ...cal questions please call 1 800 444 3353 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 ...

Page 8: ...ASSEMBLY EASIER wait until assembly is complete and all hardware is in place before tightening any nut or bolt Leave hardware snug until then Back the castle nuts off just enough so that the wheel can just move freely fill the dust cap 22 1 4 full with automotive grease then press it onto the hub ...

Page 9: ...t 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 install license plate bracket 28 and left tail light 29 with clear lens for license plate light with nuts install right tail light 29A ...

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Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 42708 870 lb 87 lb ...

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Page 17: ...th 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 distribution of occupants in a vehicle Production options weight means the combined...

Page 18: ...d 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 requi...

Page 19: ...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 2 Measure and record the tire pressure of all tires 3 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 ed...

Page 20: ...st longer 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 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 ...

Page 21: ... the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity 3 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 4 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 tra...

Page 22: ...erly 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 Repack bearings after every 3 000 miles of use Maintain tires as explained in this manual Comply with the following before every use 6 Tighten U bolt 7 Tighten lug nut 8 Tighten trigger lock on coupler 9 Hook up safety chain 10 Trailer load sho...

Page 23: ...w 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 an...

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