Craftsman 0220 manuel d'utilisation

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3 Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility T railer Model No. 0220 Sears Item No. 123.24201 W ARNING This User ’ s Manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer . Y ou must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer . Y ou must follow all safety precautions and instructions. For parts and service, call our customer servi[...]

4 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMA TION 7 SECTION 2: TRAILER P ARTS & HARDW ARE 1 1 SECTION 3: FIRST -TIME SET -UP REQUIREMENTS 12 SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17 SECTION 5: COUPLING T O THE TOW VEHICLE 19 5.1 Using an Adequate T ow V ehicle and Hitch 19 5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the T railer 19 5.2.1 T railer with Ball-Hitch Coupler [...]

5 7.2.1.2 Loading the T railer 39 SECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING 41 SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER 43 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE 44 10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 44 10.2 Inspection and Service Instructions 45 10.2.1 Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure 45 10.2.2 T railer Structure 46 10.[...]

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7 SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMA TION SIGNAL WORDS W arning Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. Caution Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor or moderate injury if the warning is ignored. The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words: The safety inf[...]

8 The proper tightness (torque) for lug nuts is 95-120 ft./lb. Do not exceed 120 ft./lb. Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use a lug wrench (from your tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can. Then have a service garage or trailer dealer tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque. See the se[...]

9 Folded T railer W arning Pinch Point W arning 4 Coupler , Load W eight and Distribution and Electrical Connections Loads can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or serious injury . Overloaded trailers and improper tongue weight can result in loss of control of the trailer . Ensure the trailer is coupled correctly and the chains are[...]

10 Patent Advisory NA TM Compliance Tir e and Loading Information 7 8 Always check tire pressure to ensure optimum life and performance from your tires. The tires that came with your trailer should have a tire pressure of 80 psi. Sears, Roebuck and Co. cannot be held responsible for damages caused by uneven tread wear and blow outs from an under-in[...]

11 PARTS LIST ID Description Qty AA Gate/Ramp 2 AB Hand Crank 1 AC 2” x 4” Distance Indicator (Do Not Discard) 1 AD Locking Pin w/ Lanyard (Connected) 1 AE Cotter Key (Connected) 1 TOOLS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED) 1. 13/16” Lug W rench or T ire Iron (For changing T ires and periodic tightening of Lug Nuts). SECTION 2: TRAILER P AR TS & HARDW A[...]

12 • Before towing the T railer , you must ensure the lug nuts are tightened to the proper torque. • The torque requirements for the Lug Nuts are 95 - 120 ft./lb . Do not exceed 120 ft./lb of torque. T ighten the Lug Nuts in the sequence below before you leave the dealer . Lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, T orque Requir ements Tighten lug nuts in[...]

13 If your state requires a temporary license on your trailer , secure the license to the license plate holder located on the left blinker before towing your trailer home. Connecting T emporary License Plate Note: For all inquiries regarding trailer title and registration, please contact your local Department of Motor V ehicles (DMV) or your local [...]

14 SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP Hardware Used: *Not actual size Before towing your trailer home you must rst unfold it and assemble the front and rear panels. *AB W ARNING Do NOT tow trailer in folded position. T railer will tip and fall over causing property damage and possible injury to other motorists and pedestrians or death. Assist Wheel 4.3 Pu[...]

15 4.5 Insert the Hand Crank into the jack’ s Hand Crank Coupler Plate at the rear of the T railer (as shown). W ith the right side of the T railer resting on the Assist Wheel, you can now unfold the T railer . 4.4 Remove the Hand Crank (AB) from the clips just inside wall of the T railer . Note: Y ou may need to remove the Gate/Ramp to access th[...]

16 4.7 Remove the Cotter Key (AE) from the Locking Pin (AD) and insert the Locking Pin into the Bed Pin Retainer and through the T ongue . 4.8 Secure the Locking Pin (AD) in place with the Cotter Key (AE) . CAUTION AL W A YS tow the T railer with Locking Pin and Cotter Key in place through T railer bed and T ongue. Ensure you remove Cotter Key and [...]

17 4.10 Insert the Front and Rear Gates (AA) in place. Both Gates are the same; you can insert each in either the front or rear position. 4.1 1 Press down rmly on the Gates until they lock into place under the Lips of the Side Panels . 4.9 After unfolding the Trailer , lift up on the front of the T railer and retract the Assist Wheel . Lip W ARN[...]

18 4.12 Use the Front and Rear Gates as ramps. Simply remove each Gate and place the ends into the channel at the rear of the T railer Bed. 4.13 When driving vehicles such as A TVs up the ramps, rst place the 2” x 4” x 63” Distance Indicator in the grooves of the side panels where the front gate should go to help you avoid driving too far [...]

19 SECTION 5: COUPLING T O THE TOW VEHICLE Y ou must follow all of the safety precautions and instructions in this manual to ensure safety of persons, cargo, and satisfactory life of the trailer . 5.1 W arning: Using an Adequate T ow V ehicle and Hitch If the vehicle or hitch is not properly selected and matched to the Gross V ehicle W eight Rating[...]

20 than that of your trailer . Also, the ball size must be the same as the coupler size. If the hitch ball is too small, too large, is underrated, is loose or is worn, the trailer can come loose from the tow vehicle, and may cause death or serious injury . THE T OW VEHICLE, HITCH AND BALL MUST HA VE A RA TED TOWING CAP ACITY EQUAL T O OR GREA TER T[...]

21 • Insert a pin or lock through the hole in the locking mechanism. • Ensure the coupler is all the way on the hitch ball and the locking mechanism is engaged. • Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch. Push the safety latch downward to a horizontal position to lock it in place. • Pull up on the coupler to e[...]

22 5.2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle’ s electrical system using the electrical connectors. • Check all lights for proper operation. 1. Clearance and Running Lights (T urn on tow vehicle headlights). 2. Brake Lights (Step on tow vehicle brake pedal). 3. T urn Signals (Operate tow vehicle direc[...]

23 5.2.1.6 Uncoupling the T railer Follow these steps to uncouple your ball hitch trailer from the tow vehicle: 1. Remove the load from the trailer . 2. Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling. 3. Place wood or concrete blocks under the coupler for support. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Disconnect the safety chains fro[...]

24 6.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – T railer 6.1.1 T railers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less 1. Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.,” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. This gure equals the available amount of car go and luggage load capacity . 3. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo [...]

25 Carcass: The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inated, bears the load. Chunking: The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall. Cold ination pressur e: The pressure in the tire before you drive. Cord: The strands forming the plies in the tire. Cord separation: The parting of cords from adjacent rubber comp[...]

26 the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional control of the vehicle and does not rely on the containment of any gas or uid for providing those functions. Non-pneumatic tire assembly: A non-pneumatic tire, alone or in combination with a wheel or wheel center member , which can be mounted on a vehicle. [...]

27 appropriate for use with that tire. T r ead: That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. T r ead rib: A tread section running circumferentially around a tire. T r ead separation: Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass. T r ead-wear indicators (TWI): The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual[...]

28 • Uniform T ire Quality Grading System • Fundamental characteristics of tires • T ire safety tips. Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine. Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a at tire or other tire failure. 6.4.1 Saf[...]

29 6.4.4 Checking tire pr essure It is important to check your vehicle’ s tire pressure at least once a month for the following reasons: • Most tires may naturally lose air over time. • T ires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking. • W ith radial tires, it is usually not pos[...]

30 replacing to nd this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with the tire dealer . 6.4.7 Tir e tread The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy . In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced w[...]

31 P: The “P” indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. Next number: This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number , the wider the tire. Next number: This two-digit number , known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’ s ratio of height to width. Num[...]

32 Load range Light truck tire Severe snow conditions Maximum load & ination when used as a dual Maximum load & ination when used as a single Load ination limits federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. [...]

33 T ires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. L T : The “L T” indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers. ST : An “ST” is an indication the tire is for trailer use only . Max. Load Dual kg (lb) at kPa (psi) Cold: This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure w[...]

34 6.5.3 Chock the Wheel you are not changing with bricks or wooden blocks. 6.5.4 Place a Tir e Jack under the part of the axel near the at tire. 6.5.5 Jack up the axle to lift the wheel a few inches off the ground. 6.5.6 Remove the Lug Nuts and Wheel . 6.5.7 Place Spare Tir e on the axle and tighten Lug Nuts between 95 - 120 ft . /lb . Do not e[...]

35 6.5.9 Lower Tir e Jack and remove from under T railer . W ARNING Never crawl under a trailer on jacks. The trailer could slip of f the jack or the jack could fail resulting in serious injury or death. W ARNING Lug nuts are prone to loosen after initial installation, which can lead to death or serious injury . Check lug nuts for tightness on a ne[...]

36 SECTION 7: LOADING THE TRAILER Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. T o safely load a trailer , you must consider: • Overall load weight; • Load weight distribution; • Proper tongue weight; and • Securing the load properly . T o determine that you have loaded the trailer within its rating, you must consider the dist[...]

37 tongue exerts an upward pull on the hitch, instead of pushing down on it (because the trailer is overloaded behind its axle(s)), the rear wheel of the tow vehicle can lose traction or grip and cause loss of control. Also, even if there is some weight on the tongue, but not enough weight on the tongue, the trailer can suddenly become unstable at [...]

38 7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT T o check the tongue weight, the tow vehicle and trailer must be on level ground, as they will be when the trailer is being towed. If you know the weight on your tow vehicle axles when you are not towing a trailer , trailer tongue weight can be determined with the use of a truck axle scale. The recommended method [...]

39 kerosene, paint, etc. However , fuel in the tank of an off-road vehicle, or a car or motorcycle, etc. may be carried on your open trailer . 7.2.1.1 Preparing the T railer for Loading Before loading cargo onto the trailer: • inspect the deck of the trailer for corrosion or damage; and • inspect the hold down openings and/or “D”-rings. Hol[...]

40 Since the trailer “ride” can be bumpy and rough, you must secure your cargo so that it does not shift while the trailer is being towed. 4. Return the ramp(s) to their stowed position(s), and secure them so that they will not move during transit. W ARNING Shifting cargo can result in loss of control of the trailer , and can lead to death or s[...]

41 8.1 Before T owing, Double Check All These Items: • T ires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section “Breaking in New T railer“ and the section “T ire & Safety Information“. • Coupler secured and locked (see the section “Coupling to the T ow V ehicle”) • Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to hitch or ball (see th[...]

42 W ARNING Since roads can be bumpy and rough, lug nuts can loosen over time and even separate from the wheel and possibly causing the separation of the wheel from the trailer . The lug nuts must be tightened by the user before each use. The tires must be maintained at the proper tire pressure before each use. Sears cannot be held responsible for [...]

43 SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER LUG NUTS & TIRE PRESSURE 9.1 Retightening Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles Wheel lugs can shift and settle quickly after being rst assembled, and must be checked after the rst 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and after any impact. Failure to perform this check may result in a wheel coming loose[...]

44 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SER VICE & MAINTENANCE 10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts Y ou must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation. If you cannot or are unsure how to perform the items listed here, have your dealer perform them. Note: In addition to this m[...]

45 Inspection and Service each 6 Months or 6,000 Miles Suspension Inspect for bending loose fas- teners, wear Section 10.2.10 Inspection and Service Each Y ear or 12,000 Miles Item Inspection/Service Manual Section Reference Structure • Frame members • W elds • Slide-out Inspect all frame members, bolts & rivets. Repair or replace dam- ag[...]

46 Figure 10 - 1: Jacking Points 10.2.2 T railer Structur e Because the trailer oor receives the most abuse, it will most likely corrode before any other part of the structure. Using a power washer , wash the oor and walls of the trailer after each use. 10.2.2.1 Fasteners and Frame Members Inspect all of the fasteners and structural frame mem[...]

47 trailer , inspect all of the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year . 10.2.3 T railer Connection to T ow V ehicle 10.2.3.1 Coupler and Ball The coupler on the trailer connects to the ball attached to the hitch on the tow vehicle. The coupler , ball and hitch transfer the towing forces between the tow vehicle and the trailer . Before ea[...]

48 10.2.6 T ires Before each tow , be sure the tire pressure is at the value indicated on the sidewall. T ire pressure must be checked while the tire is cold. Do not check the tire pressure immediately after towing the trailer . Allow at least three hours for a tire to cool, if the trailer has been towed for as much as one mile. Replace the tire be[...]

49 • After removing the grease cap, cotter pin, spindle nut and spindle washer , remove the hub and drum to inspect the bearings for wear and damage. • Replace bearings that have at spots on rollers, broken roller cages, rust or pitting. Always replace bearings and cups in sets. The inner and outer bearings are to be replaced at the same tim[...]

50 Figure 10 - 2: Lug nut sequence of tightening T ighten the lug nuts to the proper torque for the axle size on your trailer , to prevent wheels from coming loose. Use a torque wrench to tighten the fasteners. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the fasteners with a lug wrench as much as you can, then have a service garage or dealer tighte[...]

51 ID Part No. Description EK 1028701 Diamond Plate Side Panel BC 1010045 Amber Marker Light BD 1024948 Gate Pusher BE 1023985 Gate Pusher Spring BF 1025228 3/4” Roll Pin BG 1023984 Gate Pusher Pin BH 1010030 T ail Light (Right) BI 1025184 3/8”-16 x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt BJ 300013 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut BK 1025177 3/8”-16 x 3” Hex Bolt BM 1024946[...]

52 BA BB BC BL BT BT BT BT BS BJ BJ BJ BJ BJ BI BI BI BI BI BS BW BX BJ BI DF BY BZ F A DT DT ID Part No. Description BA 1026464 Diamond Plate Side Panel BB 1016476 T ail Light (Left) BC 1010045 Reector Light BI 1025184 3/8”-16 x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt BJ 300013 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut BL 1028123 Left Side W eldment BS 1024902 Long J-Channel BT 102490[...]

53 DH DH BJ BJ BY BY DF DF DA DU BJ DB DC DD DD BJ BJ DE DE DI DI DH (4) BY BJ (4) DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DO D M DP DQ DN DO D M DR DL Folding Jack DV ID Part No. Description BJ 300013 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut BY 1025180 1/2”-13 Nylock Nut DA 1012278 Safety Chain DB 101 1472 Coupler DC 1025941 T ongue W eldment DD 1025862 Alignment Guide T ube DE[...]

54 BY CZ BY CZ CC CF CF CE CD CG CA CP CA CO CI CH CJ CK CL CQ CR CS CY BY CV CT CU CX CW CL CY CM CM CM CM (4) ID Part No. Description BY 1025180 1/2”-13 Nylock Nut CA 1025181 1/2”-13 x 6” Hex Bolt CC 1022781 3/8” U-Bolt CD 1027274 Leaf Spring CE 1026130 Leaf Spring Bracket CF 1009889 9/16” x 2.925” Standard Hex Bolt CG 1025192 3/8”-[...]

55 AC EE ED EC AD AE AB ID Part No. Description AB 1032680 Hand Crank AC 1025072 2” x 4” x 63” Distance Indicator AD 1025051 Locking Pin w/ Lanyard AE 1016242 3” Cotter Key DG 1014296 #10 x 3/4” Self-T apping Screw EA 1026123 Gate W eldment EB 1024910 Diamond Plate EC 1023448 Left Decking (W ide) ED 1023444 Right Decking (Narrow) EE 10266[...]

56 SECTION 12: W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Limited W arranty on Craftsman Fold-Up T railer When operated and maintained according to all supplied product instructions, if the following components of this Craftsman Fold-Up T railer fail due to defects in material or workmanship within the time periods listed below , call 1-800-422-3865 to arrange for fre[...]