Craftsman 123.24201 manual

Metal FoBd-Up Utility Traiter Moden No. 0220 _;,,_,;_:_, Sears Item No. 123.24201 '_ User's Manual and Maintenance _de Q u e s t l O n s?:_.,_ ,,.. Please call 1-800_22:38_5:,_ ; _,; DO NOT RETUR THE STGRE _2_, Call 8:00 a m to 6:00 p m Monday throt]_i_Jay (C_ntrai Standard Time) Store this manual in the glove compartment of you_ tow veh[...]

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Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer' Model No, 0220 Sears Item Nor 123o24201 WARNING This User's Manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer. You must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer, You must follow all safety precautions and instructions For' parts and se_vice, call our customer s[...]

Table of Cbntents ............................................. SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7 SECTION 2: TIL, klLER PARTS & HARDWARE 1I SECTION 3: FIRST-TIME SET, UP REQUIREMENTS 12 SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17 SECTION 5: COUPLING TO TIlE TOW VEH ICLE 19 5,1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19 5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19 [...]

7 2 1, 2 l.oading the Trailer 39i SECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER BEI ORE & DURING TOWING SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE 10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 10,2 Inspection and Service Instructions IO.,Z1 Axle Bolts', I*¥ame, Su,_pension, & Structure 10.2.2 Trailer Structure I0,2 2 t Fa_ten[...]

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SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS i/_k The safety information in this t manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol: The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words: SIGNAL WORDS Warning Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. Cautio[...]

O Lug Nuts and Tire Pressure :b_'r_"a:=_= * :_7"_ control Before towing, you must CHECK; 1 Tire pressure and tread 2 Tires and wheels for damage 3 Lug nuts for tightness For new and remounted wheels, retighfen tug nuts at the first 10, 25 and 50 m_les o_ driving © 2002 NAT_1 ReL0rder # 1025343 The proper tighmess (torque) for lug nu[...]

Coupler, Load Weight and Distribution and Electrical Connections [_ :PI ; '_WARNING;: : :l R e-order # 1024843 Loads can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death ol selious injuly Overloaded uaiters and imprope_ tongue weight can result in loss of control of the trailer Ensme the trailer is coupled correctly and the chains are crosse[...]

© Tire and Loading Information No re_orders Always check tire pressure to ensure optimum Iife and perfomlance from your tires -Filetires tbat came with your trailer should have a tire pressure of 80 psi Sears, Roebuck and Co, cannot be held responsible ['or damages caused by uneven tread wear and blow outs from an under-inflated or overqnflat[...]

SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARD WARE Befbre beginning assembIy, inventory atl parE_ using the Parts List and the Hard- wine Identifier (below) lfall proIs are not present, do NOr assemble the trailer Call 1-800-422-.3865. ID AA AB AC AD AE _ll i i Description Qty -_ Gate/Ramp 2 [] Hand Crar_k l [] 2" x 4" Distance Indicator (Do Not Di[...]

SECTION 3: FIRS3 TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS Lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, 3brque Requirements - Before unfbldhag your lrailer, remove the plastic Zip Tie holding the Locking Pin to the Tongue of the trailer Do not cut the Lanyard (_rT. ............... -_ Locking Pin !,_>" .... Lanyard Lug nuts are prone to loosen al_er initial installation p[...]

Connecting, 3¥mporary License Plate t f your state requires a tempormT license on your traile< secure the license to the license plate hotdet located on the left blinker before towing youi tlailer home "1 / Note: Before leaving the dealel, ensure you have the Manufactulets Certificate of Origin (Title) signed ovet to you Note: FoE' al[...]

SF-E- CTtON4: TF 43LER SETUP Hardware Used .,______,AB _Not actual size Ji Before towing your nailer home you must fi_ st unfold it and assemble the fiont and rear panels 4oi Before unfblding your Trailer. remove the plastic Zip Tie holding the Locking Pin to the Tongue of the Yrailer Do not cut the Lanyard 4.2 tilt the front of the Tmiter upward a[...]

With the right side of the Trailer resting on the Assist Wheel, you can now unfold the IYaiter; 4.4 Remove the Hand Crank (AB)flora the clips just inside wall of the Trailer. Note: You may need to remove the Gate/Ramp to access the Hand Crank from the insde wall of'the Trailer:. 4.5 Insert the Hand Crank into the jack's Hand Crank Coupler[...]

4.7 Remove the Cotter Key (AE) flora the Locking Pin (AD) and inselt the Locking Pin h_to the Bed Pin Retainer a_d through the Tongue Note: lf the hole_ in the Bed Pin l?etainez and Tongue do trot align, you mttst fidl3_ infold the trailer: t ""_ O O / 4,8 Secure the Locking Pin (AD) in place with the Cotter Key (AE) 16[...]

4°9 After unfolding the Ttailer, [ift up on the fl'ont of the Trailer and tett act the Assist Wheel CAUTION ,4L_c"A_ .q load and tow thc "['falTer white 1.11t_ Assist Vl'_ee[ is up Failure ]_ to heed this _arning could result in l_ennanent damage to tim Assist 1_ [Wheel and void v, arranty. I_ 4.10 Insert the Front and R[...]

4,t2 Use the Front and Rear Gates as tamps Simply remove each Gate and place tire ends into the channel at the lear of the Trailel Bed 4,t3 When driving vehicles such as ATVs up the ramps, fiEst place the 2" x' 4" x 63" Distance indlcatm in the grooves of the side panels where the hont gate should go to help you avoid dt iving t[...]

SECTION 5: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO TOW VEHICLE You must follow all of the safety precautions and instructions in this manual to ensure safety of persons, cargo, and satisfactorT lifi_ of the trailer° A 5.1 Warning: Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch _,_ lfthe vehicle or hitch is not properly selected and matched t[...]

than that ofyour trailerAlso, the bali size must be the same as the coupler size if the hitch bah is too smaII, too large, is underrated, is loose or' is worn, the t_afler can come loose from the tow vehicle, and may cause death or serious inimy. IHE TOW VEHICLE, HITCH ANDBALL MUST HAVEA RATED TOWING CAPACITY EQUAl,. TO OR GREATER THAN THE TRA[...]

• Ensure the couple_ is all the way otl 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 couplet to ensme it is securely fastened t.o the tow vehicle If' the coupler ca[...]

Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer and the troy vehicle, leading to death or serious {i injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle ! • Fasten chains to frame oftow vehicIe Do not fasten chains 6 to any part of the hitch unless the hkch has holes or loops 1 specifically for that purpose ?[...]

Note: t/),o_tr connectol does" not look like the one pictm ed you need to put chage on udapte¢_ From Trailer From Tow Vehicle From Trailer From Tow Vehicle 5.2,1,6 Uncoupling the Trailer Follow these steps to uncouple your ball hitch trailer fi'om the tow vehicle: I, Remove the Ioad flora the trailer_ 2 Block traiter tires to prevent the[...]

SECTION TiRE &SNFETY '' INFORMATION CHECKING & CHANGING TIRES 6ol Determining Correct Load Limit -Trailer 6.LI Trailers 10,000 Porrnds GVWR or Less 1 Locate the statement, "Jhe weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ib ," on your' vehicle's placard.. 2 This figure equals the available amount of calgo[...]

Carcass; The tire structure, except tread and sidewalt rubber which, when inflated, bears the load Chunking: The breaking away of pieces ofthe tread or sidewall Cold inllation pressure: The pressure in the tire before you drive Cord: The strands fbrming the plies in the tire Cord separation: "fhe parting of cords from adjacent rubber' com[...]

................ , ,,,,,, .......... ,........... , .............................. tire roadway to the vehicfe, generates the tractive tbrces that provide the directional contiol of the vehicle and does not le[y on the containment of any gas o_ fluid for providing those functions Non-pneumatic tire assembly: A non-pneumatic tire, alone or' in [...]

appropriate for use with that tire Tread: Fhat portion of'a tire that comes into contact with the road. Tread rib: A tread section running circumferentiaiiy around a tire, Tread separation: Puliing away of the tread from tire tire carcass Tread-wear indicators (TWl): rile projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual irrdi[...]

• Uniform Tire Quality Grading System • Fundamental characteristics of tires • Tire safety tips Use this intbrmation to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compaied with the inconvenience and safe_' consequences of a flat fire or' other tire fMfure 6.4,1 Sa[...]

6.4.4 Checking tire pressure It is important tocheck your vehicle's tire pressure atleast once a month tot the following reasons: • Most tires may naturally lose air over time.. • Tires can fose air' suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or' if you strike the curb when parking. • With radial tires, it is usually [...]

replacing tofind this information If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with the tire dealer: 6°4°7 Tire tread The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your' vehicle fl-om slipping or sliding, especially when the road is wet or icy, In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced w[...]

Radial Rim diame|er Ra|io of height to code width (aspect ratio) Load index & Nominal width of eed sylabnt tire in millimeters' US. DOt" tire Passen ide_lificalim_ numbel ear tire Sever snow conditions 'lire ply Max, ¢_ntposition permissabh and malerinls inlhttion used pr'_SSll l'e P: The "P" indicates the ri[...]

Ii_deral standards, The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the [ast lbur numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example, the numbers 3 [ 97 means the 3 t st week of 1997. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion, This information is used to contac[...]

Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those lSund on the sidewalls of passenger tires LT: The %T" indicates the ti_e is fbr light tracks ol trailers ST: An "ST" is an indication the the is for tlai[er use only Max,, Load Dual kg (Ib) at kPa (psi) Cold: This inl:blmation indicates the maximum load arid tire pressure when [...]

6&3 Chock the Wheel you ale not changing with bricks oz wooden blocks ...................... :_"__<!:: .......... 2_-I | 6.&4 Place a Tire Jack under the part of the axet near the fiat tire 65,5 Jack up the axle to lift the wheel a few inches offthe ground .... .... Place a Tire Jack here 6.5_6 Remove the t, ug Nuts and Wheel :5 ;_,[...]

65+9 Lower Tire Jack and remove fiona under Trailer % i;/ ;:: ¸ Never crawl under a trailer on jacks The trailer could slip off the,jack or the jack could fair resulting in smious injury m death Lug nuts ate prone to [oosen aftra initiat installation, which can lead to death or serious injury Check tug nuts for tightness on a new trailm or+ when w[...]

SECTION 7: LOADHNG THE TRAHLER LOADING THE CARGO Improper t+ailev loading causes many accidents and deaths To safely load a trailer, _OU llaLISt consider: Overall load weight; Load weight distribution; Prope) tongue weight; and Securing the load pioperly ?o determine that you have loaded the tlailer within its rating, you must consider the distribu[...]

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

7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT 1"o check the tongue weight, the tow vehicle and trailer must be on level glound, 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 tmilei, trailer tongue weight can be determined with the use of a truck axle scale The recommended method of[...]

kerosene, paint, etc However, fuel it_ _be tank of an off-road vehicle, or a car or motorcycle, etc may be carried on your open trailer Do not transport flammable, explosive, poisonous or other dangerous materials in your trailer Failure to heed this warning could result in property damage, serious injury and death Exceptions: • Fuel in the tanks[...]

Since tile tlailer "ride" can be bumpy and rough, you must secure your cargo so that it does not shift while tile tlailer is being towed 4 Return tile ramp{s) to their stowed position(s), and secure them so that they will not move during t_ansit Before loading Trailer; T_ailer must be properly connected to the Tow Vehicfe This stabilizes [...]

SECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING PRE-TOW CHECKLIST 8.1 Before Towing, Double Cheek All These items: • Tires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section "Breaking in New Trailer" and the section "rite & Safety Intormation" • Couplet secured and locked (see the section "Coupling to tlre row Vehicle _&apos[...]

Since roads can be bumpy and tough, lug nuls can loosen over time and even separate fTom the wheel and possibly causing the separation of the wheel fl'om the trailer the lug nuts must be tightened by the user before each use The tires must be maintained atthe proper the piessure befbre each use Sears caimot be held responsible Ibt damages caus[...]

SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRA LER LUG NUTS & TIRE PRESSURE 9A Retightening Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles Wheel lugs can shifi and settle quickly alier being first assembled, and must be checked aller the first 10, 25 and 50 miles of dliving and after any impact Faflme to perfbrm this check may result ira a wheel coming loose fiom t[...]

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 10A Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation,, lfyou cannot or' are unsure how to perform the items listed here, have your dealer perform them Note: In addition to lhis ma[...]

Inspection and Service each 6 Months or 6,000 Miles Suspension I Inspect for bending loose fh._- ] Sectinn H] 2 I0 I / tenets, W_rar llett| _Irue_u_ • Frumc members - Welds • Slide-oul Inspection and Service Each Year or 12,000 Miles InspcclioniService Inspect all fi'ame members_ bolls &rivets Repair or replace dam- aged, worn oF broke[...]

- .." / Place Fire lack here 10.2.,2 Trailer Structure Because the tiailer ttoor receives the most abuse, it will most likely corrode bet:hie any other part of the structure Using a power washer, wash the floor and walls of the tmiler aftra each use 10,2,2o! Fasteners and Frame Members Inspect all of the fasteners and structural frame members [...]

trailer, inspect all of the welds forcracks or failure atleast once a 5,ear Improper weld repair wil! lead to early failure of the ttaiter struc- ture and can cause serious injury or' death Do not repair crocked or broken welds unless you have the skitls and equipment to make a proper repair tf not, have the welds repaired by a certi- fied wel[...]

t0,2o6 Tires Befdre each tow, be sure tire ti_e plessure is at tire value indicated on the sidewall Tire pressure must be checked while the ti_e is cold Do not check the tire pressure immediately afier towing the tiailer Allow at least three houis for a tile to cool. if the traitel has been towed for as nmch as one mile Replace the tire befbre towi[...]

• After removing the grease cap, cotter pin, spindle nut and spindle washer, temove the hub and drum to inspect the bearings for' wear and damage • Replace bearings thai have flat spots on )ollets. broken loller cages, rust: or pitting Akvays leplace beaiings and cups in sets The inner and outel bearings ale to be replaced at the same thne[...]

Figure 10 - 2: Lug nut sequence of tightening Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque for tile 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 tighten the [...]

Bed Frame Assembly and Parts EK ...... a- ID hrt No. Description EK 1024863 Di,'Lmond Plate Side Panel BC 1010045 Amber Marker Light_ BD 1024948 Gate Pusher BE 1023985 Gate Pusi_er Spring BF 1025228 3N" Roll Pin BG 1023984 Gate Pusher Pin BH 10! 0030 Tail Light (Right) Bt 1025184 3/8"-t6 x 2 112" Hex Bolt BJ 300013 3/8 "+t [...]

Bed Frame Assembly and Parts II) Part No. Deseriptlan BA 1026464 Diamond Plate Side Panel BB 1016476 Tail Light {Lei_) BC 1010l)45 Reflector Light BI 1025184 3/8"M6 x 2 I_" Hex Bolt BJ 300013 3/8"-I 6 Nylock Nut BL I028t23 Left Side Weldment BS 1024902 Long J-Channe! BT 1024900 Hat Channel Wetdmem BW 1024899 Rear Hat Channel Weldmem [...]

Tongue Assembly and Pal s _-DH DS .,_. _ DV ( DB BJ DS ........... DC BY To order parts, cal[ our customer service department at 1-800-422-3865. DH _" ID Part No. BJ 300013 BY 1025180 DA 1012278 DB 1011472 DC 102594t DD 1025862 DE 1024858 DF 1025187 DG 1014296 DH 300137 DI 1025227 DL 1027957 DM 1027959 DN I026118 DO 102565l DP 1024329 DQ 10279[...]

Axle Assembly and Parts ID BY CA cc CD CF CG CH CI CJ CK CL CM CO CP CQ CR CS Part No. 1025180 I025181 !022781 1027274 1026130 1009889 1025192 |027352 I021745 1009585 1010432 1016243 1025186 1024795 1025179 1012279 1024860 1025435 Description 1/2"-t3 Nylock Nat 1/.2"-13 x 6" Hex Bolt 3/8" U-Bolt LeafSlmng Leaf Spring Bracket 9/1[...]

:,Miscellaneous Parts EC EB DG EA AD EF ED ID Part No. Description AB 1022895 Hand Crank AC 1025072 2" x 4" x 63" Distance Indicator AD I025051 Locking Pin wl Lanyard o_LE 1016242 3" Cotter Key DG 1014296 #I0 x 3N" Self-Tapping Screw EA 1026123 Gate Weldment EB 1024910 Diamond PI ate EC 1023448 Left Decking (Wide) ED 102344[...]

SECTION 12: WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty on Craftsman Fold-Up Trailer When operated and maintained according to all supplied product instructions, if the following components of this Craftsman Fold-Up Trailer fail due to defects in material or workmanship within the time periods listed below, cal! 1-800-422-3865 to arrange for' flee r[...]