Craftsman 123.24201 User Manual

Model No. 0220

Sears Item No. 123.24201

User’s Manual and Maintenance Guide

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A Warning: For safe operation of this trailer, be sure to read all

/JAinstructions and warnings Failure to follow instiiictions and warnings could result in property damage, serious injury and death

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Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer

Model No, 0220

Sears Item No, 123.24201

WARNING

This User’s Manual contains safety information and itisinictions for your trailer. You must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer. You must follow all safety precautions and instructions

For parts and service, call our customer service line at: 1-800-422-3865

NHTSA Notification Statement:

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that couid cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Tialfic Safety AdmlnistTation (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lifetime Products.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign, However, NHTSA cannot become involved irt individual problems between you, Sears, or Lifetime Products.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1 -800-424-l>I S3), go to hllp://www,,safecargov; or write to; Administralor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW-, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

Call 1-800-422-3865 to reach our Customer Service line.

http://www.safecargov.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7 SECTION 2; TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE II

^SECTIONS: FIRST-TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS 12

SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17 SECTIONS: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE 19

5.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19

5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19 5,2 / Trailer widt Ball-Hitch Coupler 19

5 2 11 Before coupling the trailer to the toM' vehicle 20 5 2 12 Prepare the coupler and hitch 20 5 2 1.3 CoupUng the trailer to the k»v vehicle 20 52 I 4 Rigging the safety chaim 2i 5 2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables 22

3.2 1.6 Uncoupling the 'frailer 23

SECTION 6: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION 24

6.1 Determining Correct Load Limit “Trailer 24¡

6.1.1 Trailers ¡0,000 Fmimh GVÍVR or Less 24\

6.2 Determining Correct Load Limit-Tow Vehicle 24

6.3 Glossary of Tire Terra tiiology 24

6.4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It 27

6.4.1 Safety firsi-Basic tire mainteiiance 28

6.4.2 Finding your vehicle's recommended tire pressure and load limits 28

6.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load iimits 28

6.4.4 Checking tire pressure 29

6.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper fire pressure 29

6.4.6 Tire size 29

6.4.7 Tire tread 30

6.4.8 Tire balance and wheel alignment 30

6.4.9 Tire repair 30

6.4.10 Tire Fundamentáis 30

6 4 JO / Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires 30 6 4 ¡02 VTQGS Information 3.2 6 4 10.3. Additional information on Light Truck Tires 32

6.4.11 Fire Safety Tips 33

6 4 11 1 Preventing Til e Damage 33 6 4 ¡12 Tire Safety Checklist ' 33

6.5 Changing a Flat Tire 33

6.6 Cheeking the Tire Pressure 35

SECTION?: LOADING THE TRAILER 36

7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT 38

7JJ Checking Tongue Weight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 38

7.2 Securing the Cargo 38

7.2.1 Loading Cargo 38

7.2.!. I Preparing the Trailer for Loading

7.2 i, 2 Loading ¡he Trailer

SECTION S: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING SECTIONS; BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts

10.2 Inspection and Service Instructions

10.2.1 Axle Bolls, Frame, Suspemion, «£ Slructurc

10.2.2 Trailer StriicUire

10.2.2 I Fastener.'; and Frame hdembei;;

10.2.2.1 IVeld'i

10.2.3 Trailer Conmetion to Tow Vehicle

¡0 2.3 i Coupler and Ball

10.2.4 Landing Leg or Jack

10.2.5 Lights and Signals

10.2.6 Tires

10.2.7 Wheel Rims

10.2.8 Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts

10 2 8 i Unsealed Bearings (Hubs)

10.2.9 Lug Nuts (Bolts)

10.2.10 Suspemion

SECTION 11: EXPLODED TRAILER VIEWS SECTION 12: WARRANTY INFORMATION

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SECTIONIT^AFETY

INFORMATION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS

The safety information in this

The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words:

SIGNAL WORDS

Warning

Caution

If a label becomes unreadable, you can re-order them fi-oni Customer Service:

1-800-422-3865

manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol.

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,

Warning Labels & Locations

Lug Nuts and Tire Pressure

AWARNIMG

Tiro, wheel or iugnut 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 far tightness

PoE' new and remoynted wheels, retighten lug nats at the first IQ, 25 and SO miles of driving

Ф 2002 NAT>1

Re-ordcr #1025343

The proper tightness (torque) for !vig nuts is 95-120 ft ./lb. Do not exceed 120 li/lb. Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts, if you do not have a torque wrench, use a !ug wrench (from youi tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can. Then have a service garage or trailer deafer tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque. See the section on Tire and Safety Information for more details concerning tire safety

Lug nuts are also prone to loosen after fust being assembled When driving a new trailer (or after wheels have been remounted), check to make sure they are tight after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and before each toiv thereafter Failure to perform this check can result in a wheel parting flrom the trailer and a crash,

leading to death or serious injury

Tires and Wheels OK?

Securely Latching the Trailer Gate

Ensure the trailer gales are secure during towing. Failure to insert gates securely could result in the load separating from the trailer causing serious property damage, person al injury and death,.

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Assist Wheel Caution

Always keep the Assist Wheel up when loading, unloading or towing the Trailer.

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always load and tow the Trailer

while tlio Assist Wheel is up Failure

io heed this warning could resuii in pcrfDMcnt damage to the Assisi Wheel and void warranty

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Coupler, Load Weight and Distribution and Electrical Connections

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Re-order # 1024843

Loads can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death or seiious injitsy. Overloaded nailers and improper tongue weight can result in loss of coiitiol of the liailer Ensuie the trailer is coupled cotrectly a?sd the chains are crossed over each other Ensure the load is tied securely and doesn't exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Ensure the electricBl connections are lightly filled and fimciioning properly Always check break Hgiits and turn signals before each tow

Pinch Point Warning

Folded Trailer Warning

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Watch for pinch points while folding or deploying trailer as serious injury could occur

Always use the Hand Crank ^vhen folding and deploying Trailer Ensure others keep a safe distance to avoid any potential pinch points

¿tyWARNlNGA

NEVER tow

Frailer while in folded position Failure to heed this warning trtay' void warranty and could result in property damage, serious injury or death.

You can store the Trailer in folded position, but do NOT tow the Trailer while

rfs folded Tlie Traiier may tip ovei resulting in

property damage, serious injury or death

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Tire and Loading Inforraatlon

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Always check tire pressure lo ertsure optimum life and регГогтапсе from your tires The tires that came with your trailer should have a tire pressure of 80 psi, Sears, Roebuck and Co,, cannot be held responsible for damages caused by uneven tread wear and blow outs from an under-in Plated or over-inflated tire The Trailer and load should never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)., Whenever loading the trailer, always check to see if you’re within this lirnii,. See the section on Loading the Trailer for infomratioit regarding how to check This sticker also displays your Vehicle Identification Numbes (VIN) in the boilom, left-hand comer.

NATM Compliance

Re-order #]0!4245 Your trailer is in compliance with the guidelines of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Your trailer has its own unique number Note: This is not your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Bail and Hitch Size

Your new trailer comes with a 2-inch coupler. The ball on the tow vehicle must be 2 inches in diaTTieter, An incoftect ball size can cause tlie separation of the trailer ftom the tow vehicle resulting in possible property

' damage, serious injury and death,

Patent Advisory

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ECTION 2: TRAILER PARm^

HARDWARE

Before beginning assembly, inventory all parts using the Parts List and the Hardwai e Identifier (below) If al! parts are not presenL do NOT assemble the trailer Cali L800-422-3865,

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PARTS LIST

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T X 4” Distance Indicator (Do Not Discard) I L ocking Pin w/ Lanyard (Connected) 1 CoU c г Key (Con ri ec! cd) 1

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TOOLS HEEDED (NOT INCLUDED)

13/16” Lug Wrench or Tire Iron (For changing Tires and periodic lighicning of L ug

, Nuts)

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FIRST-TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS

Lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, Torque Requirements

• Before unfbiding your Trisiler. remove the plastic Zip Tic holding the Locking Pin to the Tongue of the Fraiter Do not cut the Lanyard ,j._

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^Locking Pin

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Lag nuts arc prone to [ooseti after initial inslailaiion possibly castsing ilic wheel So separate iVom the trailer leading to property duniage, death or serious iitjury

• Check lug nuts for iiglitness on a new trailer or when M'liecifs) have been remoumed after the (irsi 10, 25 and 5(1 miles of di iving and

after any insptsci

• Lug nuts for the tires must be lighiened by the user betbre each use

• Scars cattnoS be heid responsible for damages caused by loosened lug nuts

• Before towing the Trailer, you must cnsuie the lug nuts are tightened to the pioper torque

• The torque requirements for the Lug Nuts are 95 - 120 ft/lb. Do not exceed 120 ft/Ib of torque Tighten the Lug Nuts in the sequence below before you leave the

dealer Tifiliien lug nuts in the following order;

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Verily the proper PSl for your tire

• Tire pressure for the 12” t im & tire should be at 80 psi

Follow posted speed limits but do not exceed 65 mpli.

Before loading Trailer, Trailer must be properly connected to the Tow Vehicle to stabilize the Trailer Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal itijuty and death. _

WARNING

Connecting Temporary License Plate

Jf your slate requires a temporary license on your trailer, secure the license to the

license plate holder located on the left blinker before lowing your trailer home

Note; Before leaving the dealet, ensure you have the Manufacture!s Certificate of Origin (Tiiie) signed over to you

Note: For all inquiries regarding trailer title and registration, please contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) os your local county tax assessor’s

oflice.

Connecting the Electrical Cables

Connect the bailer lights to the tow vehicle’s electrical system using the electrical connectors

• Check all lights for proper operation 1 Clearance and Running Lights {Turn on tow vehicle headlights)

2 Brake Lights (Step on tow vehicle brake pedal) 3 Turn Signals (Operate tow vehicle direciionai signal lever)

/L Warning: To ensure your trailer lights function properly, firmly insert the

¿---A Plug (Trailer) into the Receptor (Tovv Vehieic)

Note: Jf your connector does nor look like the one pictuied. you need to purchase

on adapter.

From Trailer From Tow Vehicle From Trailer From Tow Vehicle

Note: Please read Sections 4 and 5 for additional infbmiation on deploying, coupling and towing your trailer

Do'noTlrfi~sporrpeoptTTiT llw’lTalieF'FaF!^^^

rng could result in serious injury such as broken bones, brain

dama'ic, naraivsis oi death

WARNING

Wilh the right side of the Trailer resting on the Assist Wheel, you can now unfold the Trailer,

4.4 Remove the Hand Crank (AB) ftom the clips just imside wall of the Trailer, Note: You may need to remove the Gate/Ramp to access the Hand Crank from the insde wall of the Trailer

4.5 insert the Hisnd Crank into the jack’s Hand Cr ank Coupler Plate at the rear of the Trailer (as shown).

Hand Crank Coupler Plate

Watch lor pinch points while folding artd deploying trailer as serious injury could occur.

4.6 Turn the Hand Crank counter-clockwise to unfold the Trailer Continue turning the Hand Crank until you cannot turn it any fiifther

WARNING

Hand Crank

43 After unfolding the Ttailer, lift up on the fi'ont of the Trailer and reliact the Assist Wheel

CAUTION

ALWAYS load and tow the Trailer while the Assist Wheel is up Failure

10 heed this warning could result hi permaneni damage to iltc Assist

Wheel and void warranty.

4.10 Insert the Front and Rear Gates (AA) in place Both Gates are the .same; you can insert each in either the front or tear position

/|\ WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could

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4,11 Press down firmly on the Gates until they

lock into place under the Lip.s of the Side Panels

A WARNING

Do NOT use the Gates for lie-down locations Al! articles being towed must be tied to the side wails of the Frailer, Gates can dislodge causing properly damage and possible injuty or death to other motorists and pedestrians

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