Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 65004 Lifetime
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
8 7KHSURSHUWLJKWQHVVWRUTXHIRUOXJQXWVLVIWOE'RQRWH[FHHGIWOE Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts.
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 .
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.
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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 %HIRU.
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 .
16 T o help ensure your safety as well as other drivers’ safety , you must correctly hitch RXUQHZ7 UDLOHUWRWKH7 RZ9 HKLFOH < RXUQHZWUDLOHUFRPHVZLWKD 2-inch Coupler . The tow vehicle must have a 2-inch Ball to match.
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.
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.
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 6HHWKH section “T railer Featur es” IRUGHWDLOVRQXVLQJWKH7 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 .
21 4.2.3 :KLOH DQRWKHU DGXOW KROGVWKH 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) DQGWKUHH 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) .
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 .
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) .
24 4.4 Attach Side Panels 4.4.1 6OLGH WKH Left Side Panel (AI) GRZQ LQWR SRVLWLRQ VR WKH &HQWHU 3RVW ¿WV EHWZHHQ WKHVLGH&HQWHU6XSSRUW%UDFNHWV W ARNING: W atch for pinch points as serious injury could occur .
25 (6) BE Hardwar e Needed: (6) BF (4) BB 4.4.2 6WDUWLQJDWWKH ERWWRPKROHVHFXUH WKH6LGH3DQHO WRWKH )URQW3DQHOXVLQJ WKUHH 3/8”-16 x 3 3/4” Hex Bolts (BE) WKUHH 3/8” Flat W ashers (BD) DQGWKUHH 3/8”-16 Nylock Nuts (BF) .
26 4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels 4.5.1 :KLOHVOLGLQJ WKH Left Rear Side Extension (AC) down into position, insert one Guard Rail Sleeve (BI) EHWZHHQ WKH .
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) DQGWZR 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.
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.
29 AD BI 4.5.4 :KLOH VOLGLQJ WKH Right Rear Side Extension Panel (AD) down into position, LQVHUWRQH Guard Rail Sleeve (BI) EHWZHHQWKHWZRUDLOVDVVKRZ.
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) DQGWZR 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 .
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.
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.
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 6OLGHWKH 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.
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 regard.
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.
37 5.2 T o lower the tailgate to a ramp position, pull up on the upper Pins located on both WKHOHIWDQGULJKWKDQGVLGHVRIWKHWDLOJDWH W ARNING Do not play or hang on tailgate. If not secured properly , tailgate could open suddenly or fall.
38 5.3 USING THE TONGUE JACK 5.3.1 Pull the Locking Pin RXWWRUHOHDVHWKH 7 RQJXH-DFN 5.3.2 Rotate T ongue Jack down to a vertical position and lock into place with Lock- ing 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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
45 7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – T railer 7.1.1 T railers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less /RFDWHWKHVWDWHPHQW³7KHZHLJKWRIFDU JRVKRXOGQHYHUH[FHHG;;;N.
46 Carcass: 7KHWLUHVWUXFWXUHH[FHSWWUHDGDQGVLGHZDOOUXEEHUZKLFKZKHQLQÀDWHG bears the load. Chunking: The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall. &ROGLQÀDWLRQSUHVVXU H The pressure in the tire before you drive.
47 the roadway to the vehicle, generates the tractive forces that provide the directional FRQWURORIWKHYHKLFOHDQGGRHVQRWUHORQWKHFRQWDLQPHQWRIDQJDVRUÀXLGIRU providing those functions.
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.
49 8QLIRUP7 LUH4XDOLW*UDGLQJ6VWHP • Fundamental characteristics of tires • T ire safety tips. Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine.
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.
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 UHSODFLQJWR¿QGWKLVLQIRUPDWLRQ,IRXKDYHDQGRXEWDERXWWKHFRUUHFWVL]HWR choose, consult with the tire dealer .
52 P: 7KH³3´LQGLFDWHVWKHWLUHLVIRUSDVVHQJHUYHKLFOHV Next number: 7KLVWKUHHGLJLWQXPEHUJLYHVWKHZLGWKLQPLOOLPHWHUVRIWKHWLUH from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the lar ger the number , the wider the tire.
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.
54 T ires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. L T : 7KH³/ 7´LQGLFDWHVWKHWLUHLVIRUOLJKWWUXFNVRUWUDLOHUV ST : $Q³67´LVDQLQGLFDWLRQWKHWLUHLVIRUWUDLOHUXVHRQO Max.
55 7.5.4 Place a Tir e Jack XQGHUWKHSDUWRIWKHD[HOQHDUWKHÀDWWLUH 7.5.5 -DFNXSWKHD[OHWROLIWWKHZKHHODIHZLQFKHVRI IWKHJURXQG 7.
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.
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.
58 SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. T o safely load a trailer , you must consider: 2YHUDOOORDGZHLJKW /RDGZHLJKWGLVWU.
59 tongue exerts an upward pull on the hitch, instead of pushing down on it (because WKHWUDLOHULVRYHUORDGHGEHKLQGLWVD[OHVWKHUHDUZKHHORIWKHWRZYHKLFOHFDQ lose traction or grip and cause loss of control.
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.
61 NHURVHQHSDLQWHWF+RZHYHU IXHOLQWKHWDQNRIDQRI IURDGYHKLFOHRUDFDURU motorcycle, etc.
62 that it does not shift while the trailer is being towed. 5HWXUQWKHUDPSVWRWKHLUVWRZHGSRVLWLRQVDQGVHFXUHWKHPVRWKDWWKHZLOO not move during transit.
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 VHFWLRQRQ³7 LUH6DIHW,QIRUPDWLRQ³ .
64 W ARNING 6LQFHURDGVFDQEHEXPSDQGURXJKOXJQXWVFDQORRVHQRYHU 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.
65 SECTION 10: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER LUG NUTS & TIRE PRESSURE 10.1 Retightening Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles :KHHOOXJVFDQVKLIWDQGVHWWOHTXLFNODIWHUEHLQJ¿U.
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.
67 :KHHOV 816($/('%HDULQJV+XEV &KHFNDQGFRQ¿UPIUHHUXQQLQJ Replace if not. Disassemble / inspect / as semble and repack.
68 Figure 10 - 1: Jacking Points 1 1.2.2 T railer Structure %HFDXVHWKHWUDLOHUÀRRUUHFHLYHVWKHPRVWDEXVHLWZLOOPRVWOLNHOFRUURGHEHIRUH DQRWKHUSDUWRIWKHVWUXFWXUH8VLQJDSRZHUZDVKHU ZDVKWKHÀRRUDQGZDOOVRI the trailer after each use.
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.
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.
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. 5HSODFHEHDULQJVWKDWKDYHÀDWVSRWVRQUROOHUVEURNHQUROOHUFDJHVUXVWRU pitting.
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.
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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.
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