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Lifetime Products, inc. Metal Utility Trailer Model 65004 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. Lifetime Products, Inc.
Table of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE SECTION 3: PRE-TAKE-HOME ASSEMBLY SECTION 4: TRAILER ASSEMBLY 4.1 Secure Tongue 4.2 Attach Rear Floor Extension 4.3 Attach Front Panel 4.4 Attach Side Panels 4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 4.6 Attach Corner Guards 4.7 Attach Rear Gate 4.8 Attach State License Plate SECTION 5: TRAILER FEATURES SECTION 6: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE 6.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 6.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 6.2.
7.4.11.2 Tire Safety Checklist 7.5 Changing a Flat Tire 7.6 Checking the Tire Pressure SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER 8.1. Checking the Tongue Weight 8.1.1 Checking Tongue Weight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 8.2 Securing the Cargo 8.2.1 Loading Cargo 8.2.1.1 Preparing the Trailer for Loading 8.2.1.2 Loading the Trailer SECTION 9: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING SECTION 10: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE 11.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 11.
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SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS The safety information in this 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. Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor or moderate injury if the warning is ignored.
Lug Nuts and Tire Pressure WARNING Tire, wheel or lug nut failure can cause loss of 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, 5HWLJKWHQ OXJ QXWV DW WKH ¿UVW 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving. ADVERTENCIA Las fallas en las llantas, ruedas o tuercas a las llantas pueden provocar pérdida del control. Antes de realizar un acarreo, DEBE REVISAR: 1. Presión y costura de las llantas. 2.
3 Coupler, Load Weight and Distribution and Electrical Connections WARNING ADVERTENCIA Uncoupling will cause trailer to come loose from tow vehicle. You must: 1. CHECK that ball load rating is same or greater than coupler load rating. 2. CHECK that ball size is same as coupler. 3. CLOSE COUPLER CLAMP on ball. 4. LIFT coupler upwards to test that it will not separate from ball. 5. LOCK coupler clamp with pin or padlock. El desenganche hará que el remolque quede suelto del vehículo remolcador.
5 Tire and Loading Information MFD BY: LIFETIME PROD. INC. FABRICADO POR: LIFETIME PROD. INC. GVWR: TIRE RIM (IN) GAWR NEUMÁTICO LLANTA (CM) COLD INFLATION PRESSURE PRESIÓN DEL NEUMÁTICO EN FRÍO PSI (KPA) DATE/FECHA: 800.225.3865 SGL/DUAL ÚNICO/DOBLE SINGLE/ÚNICO THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE PARTS LIST ID Part # $$ $% $, $& $' AE 1013280 AF 1013282 AG 1013252 AH 1013274 AK 1016242 $/ Parts Bag (1024674) BA 1012273 %* %, Hardware Bag (1018013) %% %) Hardware Bag (1018014) %& %) Hardware Bag (1018015) %( %) Hardware Bag (1022647) %' %+ %1 Description 7RQJX
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WARNING Do NOT remove or loosen banding until you’re ready to assemble the trailer. If you loosen the banding, trailer parts may dislodge, fall off the trailer during towing and cause an accident. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, serious injury and death. Lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, Torque Requirements WARNING Lug nuts are prone to loosen after initial installation possibly causing the wheel to separate from the trailer leading to property damage, death or serious injury.
WARNING Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer and the tow vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle. • Fasten chains to frame of tow vehicle. Do not fasten chain to any part of the KLWFK XQOHVV WKH KLWFK KDV KROHV RU ORRSV VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU WKDW SXUSRVH • Cross chains underneath hitch and coupler with enough slack to permit turning, and to hold tongue up, if the trailer comes loose.
From Tow Vehicle From Trailer WARNING 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.
SECTION 4: TRAILER ASSEMBLY Hardware Used: *AL (2) ´ 6RFNHW :UHQFK BH (2) ´ :UHQFK *AK (2) Hardware Bag: 1022647 *Not actual size **At Least 2 ADULTS Required for the Following Steps** ,I \RX KDYHQ¶W GRQH VR DOUHDG\ ¿UVW DVVHPEOH WKH WRQJXH EHIRUH WRZLQJ \RXU WUDLOHU home. Refer to the section “PUH 7DNH +RPH $VVHPEO\´. 4.1 Secure Tongue 4.1.1 Chock the Tires, front and rear, with bricks or wooden blocks. 4.1.
4.1.3 Replace the Cotter Keys ZLWK WZR 1/2”-13 Nylock Nuts (BH) to secure the Tongue in place. Discard Cotter Keys.
Hardware Needed: BF (3) ´ 6RFNHW :UHQFK ´ :UHQFK BC (3) Rubber Mallet Hardware Bag: 1018014 Utility Knife **At Least Two ADULTS Required for Assembly** Before beginning this step, use a Utility Knife to cut the banding around Trailer. Important: :KLOH DQRWKHU DGXOW SUHYHQWV WKH 5HDU )ORRU ([WHQVLRQ IURP IDOOLQJ carefully remove all loose parts from the bed of the Trailer. Inventory all parts and hardware to ensure you received all necessary pieces.
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4.3 Attach Front Panel 4.3.1 6OLGH WKH Front Panel (AE) down between the two front Center Support Brackets of the Trailer Bed. WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur.
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Hardware Needed: BC (2) ´ 6RFNHW :UHQFK Rubber Mallet BI (2) BF (2) ´ :UHQFK Hardware Bag: 1018014 Parts Bag: 1024674 4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 4.5.
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. WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur. BC BF DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE NYLOCK NUTS YET.
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Hardware Needed: BI (2) Parts Bag: 1024674 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 7UDLOHU WKH 5LJKW 5HDU 6LGH ([WHQVLRQ JRHV RQ WKH OHIW VLGH WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur. AD BI BI DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE NYLOCK NUTS YET.
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Hardware Needed: BB (3) ´ 6RFNHW :UHQFK BF (3) ´ :UHQFK BD (1) Rubber Mallet Hardware Bag: 1022647 Hardware 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 1/2” Hex Bolts (BB) RQH 3/8” Flat Washer (BD) DQG WKUHH 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF).
Hardware Needed: BA (2) Not actual size BG (4) Hardware Bag: 1018016 4.6 Attach Corner Guards Important: If you have not tightened all hardware, do so before beginning this step, but do not overtighten. 4.6.1 6HW WKH Corner Guard (BA) in place on the corner of the Front and Side Panels. Drill an 1/8” Pilot hole through the holes in the Corner Guard and into the Panels. 4.6.
**Two People Required for These Steps** WARNING 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 in serious property damage, personal injury and death. 4.7 Attach Tailgate 4.7.1 Lay Tailgate (AF) on the ground behind the trailer and lift bottom end up to wards the trailer as shown. WARNING: To help ensure your safety, do not attempt to hold the tailgate upright while fastening it to the trailer.
4.7.2 6OLGH WKH Tailgate Sleeve over the Pin as shown. 4.7.3 Pull back on the right Pin and insert the Pin into the Sleeve. WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur. 4.7.3 4.7.2 Pin Sleeve Sleeve Pin 4.7.4 Rotate the Tailgate (AF) upwards to a vertical position and secure in place with the two Pins as shown.
4.8 Attach State License Plate 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 9HKLFOHV '09 RU \RXU ORFDO FRXQW\ WD[ DVVHVVRU¶V RI¿FH WARNING 'R 127 XVH WKH *DWH IRU WLH GRZQ ORFDWLRQV $OO DUWLFOHV EHLQJ towed must be tied to the side walls of the Trailer.
SECTION 5: TRAILER FEATURES 86,1* 7:2 :$< 7$,/*$7( WARNING 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 in serious property damage, personal injury and death. 5.1 Using Two-Way Tailgate 5.1.1 To open the Tailgate like a door, pull back on the Pins located on the right side of the gate and swing the door open. WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur.
5.2 To 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 WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could occur. WARNING 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 death.
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SECTION 6: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO YOUR VEHICLE You 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 Warning: Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch ,I WKH YHKLFOH RU KLWFK LV QRW SURSHUO\ VHOHFWHG DQG PDWFKHG WR WKH *URVV 9HKLFOH :HLJKW 5DWLQJ *9:5 RI \RXU WUDLOHU \RX FDQ FDXVH DQ DFFLGHQW WKDW FRXOG OHDG WR death or serious injury.
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.
• 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 secured 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 entire tongue weight is held by the hitch. Push the safety latch downward to a horizontal position to lock it in place.
WARNING Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer and the tow vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle. • Fasten chains to frame of tow vehicle. Do not fasten chains to any part of the hitch unless the hitch has holes or loops VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU WKDW SXUSRVH • Cross chains underneath hitch and coupler with enough slack to permit turning, and to hold tongue up, if the trailer comes loose. 6.2.1.
From Trailer From Trailer From Tow Vehicle From Tow Vehicle WARNING Check the connection periodically to ensure tail and break lights function properly. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury and death. 6.2.1.6 Uncoupling the Trailer 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.
SECTION 7: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION CHECKING & CHANGING TIRES 7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer 7.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less /RFDWH WKH VWDWHPHQW ³7KH ZHLJKW RI FDUJR VKRXOG QHYHU H[FHHG ;;; NJ RU ;;; OE ´ RQ \RXU YHKLFOH¶V SODFDUG 7KLV ¿JXUH HTXDOV WKH DYDLODEOH DPRXQW RI FDUJR DQG OXJJDJH ORDG FDSDFLW\ 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.
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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 wheel or wheel center member, which can be mounted on a vehicle.
appropriate for use with that tire. Tread: That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Tread rib: A tread section running circumferentially around a tire. Tread separation: Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass. Tread-wear indicators (TWI): The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread.
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put in the tire under normal driving conditions. 7.4.4 Checking tire pressure 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. • Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking. :LWK UDGLDO WLUHV LW LV XVXDOO\ QRW SRVVLEOH WR GHWHUPLQH XQGHU LQÀDWLRQ E\ YLVXDO inspection.
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 Tire 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.
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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 consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
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7.5.7 Place Spare Tire on the axle and tighten Lug Nuts between 95 - 120 ft/lb. Do not exceed 120 ft./lb. 7.5.8 Tighten Lug Nuts in the following sequence: 1 3 4 5 2 7.5.9 Lower Tire Jack and remove from under Trailer. 7.5.10 Raise the Tongue Jack and secure in place with Locking Pin 6HH WKH VHFWLRQ ³7UDLOHU )HDWXUHV´ IRU LQVWUXFWLRQV RQ XVLQJ WKH 7RQJXH -DFN WARNING Never crawl under a trailer on jacks.
7.6 Checking the Tire Pressure Always check the tire pressure before each tow. Use a pressure gauge to ensure SURSHU WLUH SUHVVXUH 7KH WLUHV SURYLGHG ZLWK \RXU 7UDLOHU VKRXOG EH ¿OOHG WR 80 psi. Tire pressure must be checked when the tire is cold. If the trailer has been towed for at least one mile, allow at least three hours after a tow for the tire to cool before checking the pressure. WARNING To help ensure long tread life and your safety.
SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER LOADING THE CARGO Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. To safely load a trailer, you must consider: 2YHUDOO ORDG ZHLJKW /RDG ZHLJKW GLVWULEXWLRQ 3URSHU WRQJXH ZHLJKW DQG 6HFXULQJ WKH ORDG SURSHUO\ To determine that you have loaded the trailer within its rating, you must consider the distribution of weight, as well as the total weight of the trailer and its contents.
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 trailer can suddenly become unstable at high speeds.
8.1. Checking the Tongue Weight To 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.
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that it does not shift while the trailer is being towed. WARNING Load can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or serious injury. Do not load or unload your open trailer unless it is prevented IURP WLSSLQJ DQG LV RQ ¿UP DQG OHYHO JURXQG 5HWXUQ WKH UDPS V WR WKHLU VWRZHG SRVLWLRQ V DQG VHFXUH WKHP VR WKDW WKH\ ZLOO not move during transit. WARNING 6KLIWLQJ FDUJR FDQ UHVXOW LQ ORVV RI FRQWURO RI WKH WUDLOHU DQG FDQ lead to death or serious injury.
SECTION 9: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING PRE-TOW CHECKLIST 9.
WARNING 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.
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\ LPSDFW )DLOXUH to perform this check may result in a wheel coming loose from the trailer, causing a crash leading to death or serious injury.
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 11.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts You 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 manual, also check the relevant component manufacturer’s manual.
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inspect the welds and fasteners for damage. To prevent severe damage to your trailer, inspect all of the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year. WARNING Improper weld repair will lead to early failure of the trailer struc ture and can cause serious injury or death. Do not repair cracked or broken welds unless you have the skills and equipment to make a proper repair. If not, have the welds repaired by a certi ¿HG ZHOGHU 11.2.3 Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle 11.2.3.
11.2.6 Tires Before each tow, be sure the tire pressure is at the value indicated on the sidewall. Tire 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 before towing the trailer if the tire treads have less than 1/16 inch depth or the telltale bands are visible.
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 outer bearings are to be replaced at the same time. • Replace seals that have nicks, tears or wear. /XEULFDWH WKH EHDULQJV ZLWK D KLJK TXDOLW\ (3 DXWRPRWLYH ZKHHO EHDULQJ grease.
1 3 5 4 2 Figure 11 - 2: Lug nut sequence of tightening Tighten 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 tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque. 2YHU WLJKWHQLQJ ZLOO UHVXOW LQ EUHDNLQJ WKH VWXGV RU SHUPDQHQWO\ GHIRUPLQJ WKH mounting stud holes in the wheels.
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SECTION 12: WARRANTY INFORMATION UTILITY TRAILER 2-YEAR LIMITED FACTORY WARRANTY 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 of two years from the date of origi QDO UHWDLO SXUFKDVH 7KH ZRUG ³GHIHFWV´ LV GH¿QHG DV LPSHUIHFWLRQV WKDW LPSDLU WKH use of the product.
ALL TRAILER WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SALES RECEIPT.
