MODEL 5450ATV SINGLE AXLE TRAILER
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. INTRODUCTION
The Model 5450ATV Single Axle Trailer is designed for rugged use and versatility.
The sideboards are removable from any side allowing unloading from any of the four
sides. By removing the four corner stakes the trailer can be converted into a flatbed.
CAUTION
THIS TRAILER IS NOT FOR OVERHIGHWAY USE.
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. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to Exploded View)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/2" wrench, 5/8” wrench, Pliers
CHASIS ASSEMBLY (Refer to FIG. 1)
1. Attach the tongue holder (Item 9A) to the axle holder (Item 1) using four each 1/2” x
1 1/2" bolts, 1/2” nuts and lock washers. Align the corresponding holes and tighten
the nuts as firmly as possible.
2.
Slide the tongue into the adjustment channel on the tongue holder. Insert
one bolt ( ½ x 3) through the welded adjustment channel and the tongue at
the length you require. (Insert the hitch piece on the end of the tongue and
insert two 3/8 x 3 1/4 bolts through the holes at the hitch end of the tongue.
Tighten firmly. (NOTE: if you require a higher hitch height, drill two holes
and insert the two 3/8 x 3 ¼ bolts at the height you need).
3. Install the two wheel assemblies onto the 1“ axles. Slide a 1“ washer onto the axle
and insert the 1/8” cotter pins.
4. Wheels have sealed bearings and do NOT require greasing.
ATTACHING BED TO CHASSIS
1. While holding bed between uprights on the chassis align the forward set of holes
located on the angle iron runners on the bottom side of the bed with the two holes
on the uprights of the axle holder. Once aligned, insert the 1/2 “ rod (Item 8)
through the axle holder and bed holes allowing the bed to pivot. Install cotter pin
through hole in 1/2" rod.
2. Install the front latch plate (item 14) to the front cross member of the bed
(underneath) using two each 5/16” x 1” bolts, 5/16” nuts and lock washers. Tighten
bolts firmly.
3. Push front of bed down until the latch plate installed in step 2 is secured by spring
loaded release lever. Pulling the lever toward the front should release the bed to its
dumping position. If the latching mechanism does not work freely, bending of the
latch plate may be required.
4. Install the four bed corner brackets (Item 20 & 21) by removing the four bolts located
at each corner of the bed and reinserting through the holes of each corner bracket.
Firmly secure using a 5/8” wrench.
5. Install the eight 1” x 6” wood boards by inserting each into the grooves of each
corner stake. Install the two middle angle iron stakes into the pockets located on
the side rail of the while hooking the top over the sideboard.
III.
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
1. To perform a dumping operation, simply pull forward on the spring-loaded latch
located on the tongue.
CAUTION
STAY CLEAR OF THE BED WHEN RELEASING THE LATCH FOR DUMPING
