® A-TONGUE TRAILER 1,400 LB. WEIGHT CAPACITY Model 02575 Assembly And Operation Instructions 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 Hitch Coupler. If there is play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present.
Contents SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 3 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS......................... 3 SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS....................... 4 UNPACKING............................................................................................. 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 6 To Assemble the Tires, Wheels, and Axle:...............................
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Payload Capacity Bed Size Overall Dimensions Tire Size & Type Tongue Level Height Ball Coupler Size Construction Net Weight 1400 Pounds (dead weight) 40” x 50” 87-1/2” L x 52-3/4” W x 22-3/4” H 4.80 x 12”, 4 Ply, Tubeless 14” From Ground 1-7/8” Formed and Welded Steel 195 Pounds Save This Manual You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand. 10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 11.
. ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PAYLOAD BEING TRANSPORTED IS PROPERLY AND SAFELY SECURED ON THE TRAILER. Load the Trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the Axle (19). 6. MAKE SURE THE TOWING VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF TOWING THE TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD. Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the Trailer and its payload and has 1-7/8” hitch ball. Make sure hitch ball is securely mounted.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Note: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagrams near the end of this manual. To Assemble the Tires, Wheels, and Axle: 1. Insert one Hub (20) fully onto each end of the Axle (19). 2. Bearing Packing Instructions: Read the following instructions; failure to read and obey all of the following instructions completely will void the warranty and can result in damage to the trailer, property damage, or serious personal injury.
To Assemble the Frame and Tongue: 1. Position the Right Side Rail (1R) and Left Side Rail (1L) parallel and aligned with one another. (See Figure A.) 2. Align the mounting hole located at each end of a Cross Member (2) with the mounting hole located in one end of the Right Side Rail (1R) and one end of the Left Side Rail (1L).
4. Align the mounting hole located at each end of the Rear Cross Member (3) with the mounting hole located in the end of the Right Side Rail (1R) and the end of the Left Side Rail (1L). On each end insert one 3/8” x 7/8” Carriage Bolt (A) upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes, and secure the Rear Cross Member to the Right Side Rail and Left Side Rail with one Washer (C) and one Nut (B). (See Figure A.) 5.
3. Align the two mounting holes in a Rear Spring Hanger (15R) with the two mounting holes located in the rear section of the Left Side Rail (1L). Insert two 3/8” x 7/8” Carriage Bolts (A) upward from the underside of the aligned mounting holes, and secure the Rear Spring Hanger to the Left Side Rail with two Washers (C) and two Nuts (B). 4. Align the two mounting holes in the remaining Rear Spring Hanger (15R) with the two mounting holes located in the rear section of the Right Side Rail (1L).
To Attach the Fenders: 1. Align the two mounting holes in a Fender (13) with the two mounting holes located in the side, mid-section of the Left Side Rail (1L). Then secure the Fender to the Left Side Rail with two Bolts (A), two Washers (C), and two Nuts (B). 2. Align the two mounting holes in the remaining Fender (13) with the two mounting holes located in the side, mid-section of the Right Side Rail (1R).
FIGURE B BOTTOM VIEW LEFT SIDE RAIL (1L) LEFT TAIL LIGHT (25L) LEFT CONNECTING RAIL (7) WIRING HARNESS RIGHT CONNECTING RAIL (8) USE HEAVY GAUGE, NYLON, TIE STRIPS (NOT INCLUDED) TO ATTACH WIRING HARNESS TO UNDERSIDE OF FRAME. 3. RIGHT SIDE RAIL (1R) RIGHT TAIL LIGHT (25R) Use heavy gauge, nylon, tie strips (not included) to attach the wiring harnesses of the Left and Right Tail Lights (25L, 25R) to the underside of the Frame and Tongue Assemblies. (See Figure B.) To Attach the Trailer Beds: 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Only use a 1-7/8” ball hitch (not included) on the towing vehicle. (See Figure C.) 2. Temporarily remove the “R” Pin (L) and Safety Pin (K). Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle. (See Figure C.) 3. NOTE: To reduce friction between the hitch ball and Coupler (12), apply a layer of heavy weight grease over the hitch ball. (See Figure C.) CAUTION Care must be taken when backing up the Trailer; only back up the trailer on a straight path.
7. Carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the Trailer at night over long distances. Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher, if required for operation in your state. Tire information Tire Terminology Glossary • Accessory weight means- the combined weight of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment.
Tire Markings Inner diameter in inches Section width in inches Load index and Speed rating* 4 .8 European tire certificate* 71M 2 0-1 X X X XX Manufact u XX TX DO U.S. DOT tire identification number Lo X P ad r . R an . Tr ge _ ea _ d M ar Tr a i Maximum load rating r e Maximum permissible inflation pressure Trailer tire r Xat XXlPx. plies bs al r XX l ide w ex. loadplXies / s la ea x . d PS.I..R Col lon Ny Tire ply composition and materials used *Information not required by U.S.
• Speed 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 Tire Speed Rating Codes vehicle or rims can safely reach or maintain that speed. Code MPH Code MPH Code MPH These ratings are listed to the right. (The markings on F 50 N 87 U 124 the example tire diagram show M. The markings on your G 56 P 94 H 130 tire may differ.
Tire care Checking Tire Pressure Note: Underinflated tires can decrease handling, stopping performance, traction, tire life, and load-carrying capability, in addition to causing other negative and hazardous effects, including tire failure. Overinflated tires are at greater risk of an impact break, where the tread and casing break when striking a hard edge, often opening a huge gash across the tread. Incorrect inflation pressure also increases tires wear rate.
6. Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure. 7. If the tires’ pressure was not measured “cold”, then the pressure should be rechecked with the tires cold as soon as possible. Tire Size To maintain safety, only purchase new tires of the same size as the original tires. Look at the Tire and Loading Information Placard, the Specifications Chart in this manual, or the sidewall of the tire being replaced. If you have any doubt about selecting the correct size, consult a tire dealer.
Vehicle Load Limit Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. That figure equals 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.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
Assembly Diagram A N, B SKU 02575 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Assembly Diagram B TRAILER BED (X) BOLT (A) WASHER (C) NUT (B) SKU 02575 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Wiring Diagram for Lights Note: Some trailer tail lights will have two leads instead of three. They connect to the harness leads the same way; brown to brown, color to color. REV 03d, 06e SKU 02575 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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