Harbor Freight Tools 40597 Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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5. Connect the Tail Light Wiring Assembly to the towing vehicle’s 12 Volt DC system.
NOTE: Make sure to consult the operator’s manual of the towing vehicle for
proper connection instructions.
6. When towing the Trailer over long distances stop and check the tightness of all
connections, Side Running Lights (part #83), and Tail Lights (parts #80, #82)
at
least
every 100 miles.
7. Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher, if required for operation in your
state.
8. It is recommended to carry extra bulbs and fuses if towing the Trailer at night over
long distances.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIA-
GRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBU-
TOR 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. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTUER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EX-
PRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR RE-
PLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Trailer. Check for loose
Bolts and Nuts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked, bent, or broken
parts, excessively worn Safety Chain , damaged Tail Lights/Side Running Lights/
Wiring Harness, loose Lug Nuts, loose Hitch connnection, and any other condition
that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
2. BEFORE EACH USE, check the Tires for wear and proper inflation (60 PSI).
3. BEFORE EVERY USE AND AT 500 MILE INTERVALS DURING EVERY TRIP,
check and tighten the Tire Lug Nuts. Torque from 85 to 90 Ft.-Lbs.
4. EVERY 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES OF USE, lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy
weight bearing grease. Follow the
Bearing Packing Instructions
as explained
on the last page of this manual. After each Hub Assembly is reassembled, tighten
the Castle Nut until the wheel starts spinning with slight resistance. Loosen the
Castle Nut about 1/6 turn from this point. Insert a new Cotter Pin through the Castle
Nut and the hole in the axle. Bend the Pin back, locking it and the Nut in place.
5. TO CLEAN, use only water and a mild detergent.