Lifetime 65004 manual

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3 Lifetime Products, inc. Metal Utility T railer Model 65004 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. Lifetime Products, Inc. &OHDU¿HOG8WDK?[...]

4 T able of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMA TION 7 SECTION 2: TRAILER P ARTS & HARDW ARE 1 1 SECTION 3: PRE-T AKE-HOME ASSEMBL Y 14 SECTION 4: TRAILER ASSEMBL Y 18 4.1 Secure T ongue 18 4.2 Attach Rear Floor Extension 20 4.3 Attach Front Panel 22 4.4 Attach Side Panels 24 4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 26 4.6 Attach Corner Guards 32 4[...]

5 7.4.1 1.2 T ir e Safety Checklist 54 7.5 Changing a Flat T ir e 54 7.6 Checking the T ir e Pressur e 57 SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER 58 8.1. Checking the T ongue W eight 60 8.1.1 Checking T ongue W eight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 60 8.2 Securing the Cargo 60 8.2.1 Loading Cargo 60 8.2.1.1 Pr eparing the T railer for Loading 61 8.2.1.[...]

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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 7KHSURSHUWLJKWQHVVWRUTXHIRUOXJQXWVLVIWOE'RQRWH[FHHGIWOE Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use DOXJZUHQFKIURPRXUWRZYHKLFOHDQGWLJKWHQWKHQXWVDVPXFKDV?[...]

9 3 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 cross over each other . (QVXUH WKH ORDG[...]

10 5 T ire and Loading Information 6 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. Lifetime Products cannot be held responsible for damages caused by uneven tread wear and EORZRXWVIURPDQXQGHU LQÀDWHGRURYHULQÀDW[...]

11 PARTS LIST ID Part # Description Qty $$    7 RQJXH´&RXSOHU-DFN $VVHPEO   $%   5LJKW6LGH3DQHO   $,   /HIW6LGH3DQHO   $&   /HIW5HDU6LGH[...]

12 Note: The hardware are in clear plastic bags within the plastic bag labeled 1024674 ORFDWHGXQGHUD5HDU6LGH([WHQVLRQ$&RU $'RQWKH7 UDLOHUEHG HARDW ARE IDENTIFIER *Note: Parts are actual size unless noted otherwise. %HIRUHEHJLQQLQJDVVHPEO LQYHQWRUDOOSDUWVXVLQJWKH3DUWV[...]

13 *AE *AD (Left) *AC (Right) *AH *AB (Right) *AA *AI (Left) *AF *AG[...]

14 T ongue Attachment Plates AA Center holes in T ongue with holes in Attachment Plates. AK AK AL AL SECTION 3: PRE-T AKE-HOME ASSEMBL Y Hardwar e Provided: Not actual size Not actual size AL AK %HIRUH WRZLQJ RXU WUDLOHU KRPH RX PXVW ¿UVW DVVHPEOH WKH WRQJXH < RX PXVW VOLGH the tongue out and lo[...]

15 • 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 . 9 HULIWKHSURSHU36,IRURXUWLUH 7 LUHSUH[...]

16 T o help ensure your safety as well as other drivers’ safety , you must correctly hitch RXUQHZ7 UDLOHUWRWKH7 RZ9 HKLFOH < RXUQHZWUDLOHUFRPHVZLWKD 2-inch Coupler . The tow vehicle must have a 2-inch Ball to match. &URVVWKHFKDLQVDQGLQVHUWHDFKHQGWKURXJKWKH 7 RZ9 HK[...]

17 Fr om T railer Fr om T ow V ehicle W ARNING Check the connection periodically to ensure tail and break lights function properly . Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, serious personal injury and death. If your state requires a temporary license on your trailer , secure the license to the license plate holder located on[...]

18 4.1 Secure T ongue 4.1.2   :KLOH RQH DGXOW VXSSRUWV WKH 7 UDLOHU  UHPRYH WKH WZR Cotter Keys (AK) holding the Bolts (AL) and T ongue (AA) in place. Hardwar e Used: *Not actual size *AK (2) ,I RX KDYHQ¶W GRQH VR DOUHDG  ¿UVW DVVHPEOH WKH WRQJXH EHIRUH WRZLQJ RXU WU[...]

19 AL AL BH BH Use upper hole 4.1.3 Replace the Cotter Keys ZLWK WZR 1/2”-13 Nylock Nuts (BH) to secure the T ongue in place. Discard Cotter Keys .[...]

20 4.2.1 Rotate and lower the T ongue Jack into position and chock the Wheels  6HHWKH section “T railer Featur es” IRUGHWDLOVRQXVLQJWKH7 RQJXH-DFN 4.2.2 Carefully lift the Rear Bed Extension (AH) of f the T railer Bed and attach to the back of the trailer . Hardwar e Needed: ´6RFNHW: UHQ[...]

21 4.2.3   :KLOH DQRWKHU DGXOW KROGVWKH 5HDU %HG ([WHQVLRQ LQ SODFH VHFXUH WKH Rear Bed Extension to the back of the T railer Bed XVLQJ WKUHH 3/8”-16 x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (BC) DQGWKUHH 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) . Note: If necessary , after aligning the holes g[...]

22 4.3 Attach Front Panel 4.3.1   6OLGH WKH Front Panel (AE) down between the two front Center Support Brackets of the T railer Bed . W ARNING: W atch for pinch points as serious injury could occur . AE Center Support Brackets Center Support[...]

23 CAUTION Be careful when standing in the T railer . The T railer Bed may be slippery when wet causing you to fall. 4.3.2  ,QVHUW RQH  3/8”-16 x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt (BB) DQG RQH  3/8”-16 Nylock Nut (BF) . Note: If necessary , after aligning the holes gently tap the Bolt with a Rubber Mallet or Hammer [...]

24 4.4 Attach Side Panels 4.4.1   6OLGH WKH Left Side Panel (AI)  GRZQ LQWR SRVLWLRQ VR WKH &HQWHU 3RVW ¿WV EHWZHHQ WKHVLGH&HQWHU6XSSRUW%UDFNHWV W ARNING: W atch for pinch points as serious injury could occur . 6LGH&HQWHU6XSSRUW Brackets AI Note: Lifetime logo goes towar[...]

25 (6) BE Hardwar e Needed: (6) BF (4) BB 4.4.2  6WDUWLQJDWWKH ERWWRPKROHVHFXUH WKH6LGH3DQHO WRWKH )URQW3DQHOXVLQJ WKUHH  3/8”-16 x 3 3/4” Hex Bolts (BE)  WKUHH 3/8” Flat W ashers (BD)  DQGWKUHH  3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) . 4.4.3  ?[...]

26 4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 4.5.1   :KLOHVOLGLQJ WKH Left Rear Side Extension (AC) down into position, insert one  Guard Rail Sleeve (BI)  EHWZHHQ WKH WZR UDLOV DV VKRZQ :KHQ ORRNLQJ IURP WKH EDFNRIWKH7 UDLOHU WKH/HIW5HDU6LGH([WHQVLRQJRHVRQ?[...]

27 4.5.2   6HFXUH WKH Left Rear Side Extension Panel (AB) to the Bed Extension using WZR 3/8”-16 x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (BC) DQGWZR 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) . Note: If necessary , after aligning the holes gently tap the Bolts with a Rubber Mallet or Hammer to help pass them through the holes. BC BF [...]

28 BF BB BD Hardwar e Needed: (3) BF (3) BB Rubber Mallet ´6RFNHW: UHQFK Hardwar e Bag: 1018013 (1) BD Hardwar e Bag: 1022647 ´: UHQFK 4.5.3   6WDUWLQJ DW WKH ERWWRP KROH VHFXUH WKH /HIW 5HDU 6LGH ([WHQVLRQ WR WKH 6LGH 3DQHO DQG 5HDU 6LGH %UDFNHW XV[...]

29 AD BI 4.5.4  :KLOH VOLGLQJ WKH Right Rear Side Extension Panel (AD) down into position, LQVHUWRQH Guard Rail Sleeve (BI)  EHWZHHQWKHWZRUDLOVDVVKRZQ:KHQ ORRNLQJ IURPWKHEDFNRIWKH7 UDLOHU WKH5LJKW5HDU6LGH([WHQVLRQJRHVRQWKHOHIWVLGH W [...]

30 Hardwar e Needed: (2) BF (2) BC Rubber Mallet ´6RFNHW: UHQFK Hardwar e Bag: 1018014 4.5.5   6HFXUH WKH 5LJKW 5HDU 6LGH ([WHQVLRQ 3DQHO $% WR WKH %HG ([WHQVLRQ XVLQJ WZR 3/8”-16 x 2 3/4” Hex Bolts (BC) DQGWZR 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) . [...]

31 Hardwar e Needed: (3) BB (3) BF Rubber Mallet ´6RFNHW: UHQFK Hardwar e Bag: 1018013 4.5.6   6WDUWLQJ DW WKH ERWWRP KROH VHFXUH WKH 5LJKW 5HDU 6LGH ([WHQVLRQ 3DQHO WR WKH 6LGH 3DQHO DQG 5HDU 6LGH 3DQHO %UDFNHW XVLQJ WKUHH  3/8”-16 x 2 1/[...]

32 4.6.2 Fasten a Corner Guard (BA) to the front left and right corners of the pan  HOV ZLWK WZR  #10 x 3/4” Self-T apping Screws (BG) . Repeat for other Corner Guard. Hardwar e Needed: Not actual size (4) BG (2) BA 4.6 Attach Corner Guards 4.6.1   6HW WKH Corner Guard (BA) in place on the corner of the Fr ont [...]

33 4.7 Attach T ailgate 4.7.1 Lay T ailgate (AF) on the ground behind the trailer and lift bottom end up to  wards the trailer as shown. AF **T wo People Requir ed for These Steps** W ARNING The trailer gate must be locked down during use and during stor  age. Failure to lock gate securely could allow gate to open un  expectedly resulting [...]

34 4.7.4 Rotate the T ailgate (AF) upwards to a vertical position and secure in place with the two Pins as shown. 4.7.2 6OLGHWKH T ailgate Sleeve over the Pin as shown. 4.7.3 Pull back on the right Pin and insert the Pin into the Sleeve . 4.7.2 4.7.3 Pin Sleeve Pin Sleeve W ARNING: W atch for pinch points as serious injury could occur .[...]

35 4.8.1 If your state requires a license plate on your trailer , bolt the license plate to the license plate holder located below the left blinker . 67 $ 7( /,&(16( Note: For all inquiries regarding trailer title and registration, please contact your ORFDO'HSDUWPHQWRI0RWRU 9 HKLFOHV'09RURXUORFDOFRXQW[...]

36 SECTION 5: TRAILER FEA TURES 86,1* 7:2: $ <  7 $,/*$ 7( 5.1 Using T wo-W ay T ailgate 5.1.1 T o open the T ailgate like a door , pull back on the Pins located on the right side of the gate and swing the door open. W ARNING The trailer gate must be locked down during use and during stor  age. Failure to lock gate securely could all[...]

37 5.2 T o lower the tailgate to a ramp position, pull up on the upper Pins located on both WKHOHIWDQGULJKWKDQGVLGHVRIWKHWDLOJDWH W ARNING Do not play or hang on tailgate. If not secured properly , tailgate could open suddenly or fall. Failure to comply with this warning could result in property damage, serious injury or [...]

38 5.3 USING THE TONGUE JACK 5.3.1 Pull the Locking Pin RXWWRUHOHDVHWKH 7 RQJXH-DFN 5.3.2 Rotate T ongue Jack down to a vertical position and lock into place with Lock- ing Pin . 86,1* 7+(7 21*8(-$&. Locking Pin Locking Pin[...]

39 5.3.3 Rotate Jack Handle  FORFNZLVH WR OLIW 7 RQJXH FRXQWHU FORFNZLVH WR ORZHU WKH T ongue. W ARNING %HIRUH WRZLQJ DOZDV URWDWH 7 RQJXH -DFN WR XSZDUG KRUL]RQWDO SRVLWLRQ DQG VHFXUH ZLWK /RFNLQJ 3LQ  )DLOXUH WR GR VR FRXOG GDPDJH 7 RQJ[...]

40 SECTION 6: COUPLING T O THE T OW 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 . 6.1 W arning: Using an Adequate T ow V ehicle and Hitch ,IWKHYHKLFOHRUKLWFKLVQRWSURSHUOVHOHFWHGDQGPDWFKHGWRWKH*U[...]

41 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 . 7+(7 2: 9(+,&/(+,7&+ $1'%$//0867 +$ 9( $ 5$ 7('7 2:,1* CAP ACITY EQ[...]

42 • Insert a pin or lock through the hole in the locking mechanism. • Be sure the coupler is all the way on the hitch ball and the locking mechanism is engaged. If the coupler cannot be secur ed to the hitch ball, do not tow the trailer . Call Lifetime Products at 1-800-225-3865 or your dealer for assistance. • Lower the trailer so that its [...]

43 6.2.1.5 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. &OHDUDQFHDQG5XQQLQJ/LJKWV7 XUQRQWRZYHKLFOHKHDGOLJKWV %UDNH/LJKWV6WHSRQWRZYHKLFOH?[...]

44 6.2.1.6 Uncoupling the T railer Follow these steps to uncouple your ball hitch trailer from the tow vehicle: 1. Block trailer tires to prevent the trailer from rolling. 2. Place wood or concrete blocks under the coupler for support. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector . 4. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle. 5. Unlock the coupl[...]

45 7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – T railer 7.1.1 T railers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less /RFDWHWKHVWDWHPHQW³7KHZHLJKWRIFDU JRVKRXOGQHYHUH[FHHG;;;NJRU ;;;OE´RQRXUYHKLFOH¶ VSODFDUG 7KLV¿JXUHHTXDOVWKHDYDLODEOHDPRXQWRIFDU JRDQG[...]

46 Carcass: 7KHWLUHVWUXFWXUHH[FHSWWUHDGDQGVLGHZDOOUXEEHUZKLFKZKHQLQÀDWHG bears the load. Chunking: The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall. &ROGLQÀDWLRQSUHVVXU H The pressure in the tire before you drive. Cord: The strands forming the plies in the tire. Cord separation: The[...]

47 the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional FRQWURORIWKHYHKLFOHDQGGRHVQRWUHORQWKHFRQWDLQPHQWRIDQJDVRUÀXLGIRU providing those functions. Non-pneumatic tire assembly:  $ QRQSQHXPDWLFWLUHDORQHRULQFRPELQDWLRQZLWK a whe[...]

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

49 8QLIRUP7 LUH4XDOLW*UDGLQJ6VWHP • 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 LQFRQYHQLHQFHDQGVDIHWFRQVHTXHQFHVRIDÀDWWLUH?[...]

50 put in the tire under normal driving conditions. 7.4.4 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 parki[...]

51 original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer . Look at the tire information placard, the owner ’ s manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are UHSODFLQJWR¿QGWKLVLQIRUPDWLRQ,IRXKDYHDQGRXEWDERXWWKHFRUUHFWVL]HWR choose, consult with the tire dealer . 7.4.7 Tir e tread The tire t[...]

52 P: 7KH³3´LQGLFDWHVWKHWLUHLVIRUSDVVHQJHUYHKLFOHV Next number: 7KLVWKUHHGLJLWQXPEHUJLYHVWKHZLGWKLQPLOOLPHWHUVRIWKHWLUH from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the lar ger the number , the wider the tire. Next number: 7KLVWZRGLJLWQXPEHU NQRZQD[...]

53 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. For example, the numbers 3197 means the 31st week of 1997. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer ’ s discretion. This information is used to contact [...]

54 T ires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. L T : 7KH³/ 7´LQGLFDWHVWKHWLUHLVIRUOLJKWWUXFNVRUWUDLOHUV ST :  $Q³67´LVDQLQGLFDWLRQWKHWLUHLVIRUWUDLOHUXVHRQO  Max. Load Dual kg (lb) at kPa (psi) Cold: This inf[...]

55 7.5.4 Place a Tir e Jack XQGHUWKHSDUWRIWKHD[HOQHDUWKHÀDWWLUH 7.5.5 -DFNXSWKHD[OHWROLIWWKHZKHHODIHZLQFKHVRI IWKHJURXQG 7.5.6 5HPRYHWKH/XJ1XWVDQG:KHHO 3ODFHD7 LUH-DFNKHUH[...]

56 7.5.7 Place Sp a re Ti re on the axle and tighten Lug Nuts between 95 - 120 ft/lb . Do not exceed 120 ft./lb. 7.5.8 T ighten Lug Nuts in the following sequence: 7.5.9 Lower Tir e Jack and remove from under T railer . 7.5.10 Raise the T ongue Jack and secure in place with Locking Pin 6HHWKH VHFWLRQ³7 UDLOHU)HDWXUHV´IRU?[...]

57 W ARNING T o help ensure long tread life and your safety . 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. Lifetime Products cannot be held responsible for damages caused by uneven tread wear and blow outs from an XQGHU LQÀDWHGR[...]

58 SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. T o safely load a trailer , you must consider: 2YHUDOOORDGZHLJKW /RDGZHLJKWGLVWULEXWLRQ 3URSHUWRQJXHZHLJKWDQG 6HFXULQJWKHORDGSURSHUO  T o determine that you have loaded the trailer within[...]

59 tongue exerts an upward pull on the hitch, instead of pushing down on it (because WKHWUDLOHULVRYHUORDGHGEHKLQGLWVD[OHVWKHUHDUZKHHORIWKHWRZYHKLFOHFDQ 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 t[...]

60 8.1. Checking the T ongue W eight 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’ s axles when you are not towing a trailer , trailer tongue weight can be determined with the use of a truck axle scale. The recommended [...]

61 NHURVHQHSDLQWHWF+RZHYHU IXHOLQWKHWDQNRIDQRI IURDGYHKLFOHRUDFDURU motorcycle, etc. may be carried on your open trailer . 8.2.1.1 Preparing the T railer for Loading Before loading cargo onto the trailer: LQVSHFWWKHGHFNRIWKHWUDLOHUIRUFRUURVLRQRU[...]

62 that it does not shift while the trailer is being towed. 5HWXUQWKHUDPSVWRWKHLUVWRZHGSRVLWLRQVDQGVHFXUHWKHPVRWKDWWKHZLOO not move during transit. W ARNING 6KLIWLQJFDUJRFDQUHVXOWLQORVVRIFRQWURORIWKHWUDLOHU DQGFDQ lead to death or serious[...]

63 9.1 Before T owing, Double Check All These Items: • T ires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section “Breaking in New T railer“ and the VHFWLRQRQ³7 LUH6DIHW,QIRUPDWLRQ³ &RXSOHUVHFXUHGDQGORFNHGVHHWKHVHFWLRQ³&RXSOLQJWRWKH 7 RZ9 HKLFOH´ 6DIHWFKDLQVSU[...]

64 W ARNING 6LQFHURDGVFDQEHEXPSDQGURXJKOXJQXWVFDQORRVHQRYHU 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. Lifetime c[...]

65 SECTION 10: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER LUG NUTS & TIRE PRESSURE 10.1 Retightening Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles :KHHOOXJVFDQVKLIWDQGVHWWOHTXLFNODIWHUEHLQJ¿UVWDVVHPEOHGDQGPXVWEH FKHFNHGDIWHUWKH¿UVWDQGPLOHVRIGULYLQJDQGDIWHUDQ?[...]

66 SECTION 1 1: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SER VICE & MAINTENANCE 1 1.1 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 do them. Note: In addition to this manu[...]

67 :KHHOV 816($/('%HDULQJV+XEV &KHFNDQGFRQ¿UPIUHHUXQQLQJ  Replace if not. Disassemble / inspect / as  semble and repack. Replace promptly if immersed in water 6HFWLRQ   6HFWLRQ  6HH $[OH0IU ¶ V0DQXDO Inspection[...]

68 Figure 10 - 1: Jacking Points 1 1.2.2 T railer Structure %HFDXVHWKHWUDLOHUÀRRUUHFHLYHVWKHPRVWDEXVHLWZLOOPRVWOLNHOFRUURGHEHIRUH DQRWKHUSDUWRIWKHVWUXFWXUH8VLQJDSRZHUZDVKHU ZDVKWKHÀRRUDQGZDOOVRI the trailer after each use. 1 1.2.2.1 Fasteners a[...]

69 inspect the welds and fasteners for damage. T o prevent severe damage to your trailer , inspect all of the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year . 1 1.2.3 T railer Connection to T ow V ehicle 1 1.2.3.1 Coupler and Ball The coupler on the trailer connects to the ball attached to the hitch on the tow vehicle. The coupler , ball and hitc[...]

70 1 1.2.6 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 b[...]

71 bearings. • 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. 5HSODFHEHDULQJVWKDWKDYHÀDWVSRWVRQUROOHUVEURNHQUROOHUFDJHVUXVWRU pitting. Always replace bearings and cups in sets. The inner and oute[...]

72 Figure 1 1 - 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 tight[...]

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75 SECTION 12: W ARRANTY INFORMA TION UTILITY TRAILER 2-YEAR LIMITED F ACTOR Y W ARRANTY Lifetime Products, Inc. reserves the right to make substitutions to warranty claims if parts are unavailable or obsolete. 1. Lifetime utility trailers are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from de  fects in material and workmanship for a period [...]

76 ALL TRAILER W ARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE ACCOMP ANIED BY A SALES RECEIPT . REPOR T PRODUCT DEFECTS IN WRITING T O: /LIHWLPH3URGXFWV,QF32%R[%OGJ' &OHDU¿HOG87 RU FDOO0)D[...]