Craftsman 220 User Manual
Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer
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Model No. 0220
Sears Item No. 123.24201
User’s Manual and Maintenance Guide
Questions?
Please call 1-800-422-3865
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Call 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Central Standard Time)
Store this manual in the glove compartment of your tow vehicle.
Warning: For safe operation of this trailer, be sure to read all
instructions and warnings. Failure to follow instructions and
warnings could result in property damage, serious injury and death.
Instruction No. 1028859 D 10/26/2007
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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 instructions 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 Notication Statement:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Trafc Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lifetime Products.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it nds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, Sears, or Lifetime Products.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.safecar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov.
Call 1-800-422-3865 to reach our Customer Service line.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7
SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE 11
SECTION 3: FIRST-TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS 12
SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17
SECTION 5: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE 19
5.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19
5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19
5.2.1 Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler 19
5.2.1.1 Before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 20
5.2.1.2 Prepare the coupler and hitch 20
5.2.1.3 Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 20
5.2.1.4 Rigging the safety chains 21
5.2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables 22
5.2.1.6 Uncoupling the Trailer 23
SECTION 6: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION 24
6.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer 24
6.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less 24
6.2 Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle 24
6.3 Glossary of Tire Terminology 24
6.4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It 27
6.4.1 Safety rst–Basic tire maintenance 28
6.4.2 Finding your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure and load limits 28
6.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load limits 28
6.4.4 Checking tire pressure 29
6.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper tire 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 Fundamentals 30
6.4.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires 30
6.4.10.2 UTQGS Information 32
6.4.10.3. Additional Information on Light Truck Tires 32
6.4.11 Tire Safety Tips 33
6.4.11.1 Preventing Tire Damage 33
6.4.11.2 Tire Safety Checklist 33
6.5 Changing a Flat Tire 33
6.6 Checking the Tire Pressure 35
SECTION 7: LOADING THE TRAILER 36
7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT 38
7.1.1 Checking Tongue Weight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 38
7.2 Securing the Cargo 38
7.2.1 Loading Cargo 38
7.2.1.1 Preparing the Trailer for Loading 39
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7.2.1.2 Loading the Trailer 39
SECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING 41
SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER 43
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE 44
10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 44
10.2 Inspection and Service Instructions 45
10.2.1 Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure 45
10.2.2 Trailer Structure 46
10.2.2.1 Fasteners and Frame Members 46
10.2.2.2 Welds 46
10.2.3 Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle 47
10.2.3.1 Coupler and Ball 47
10.2.4 Landing Leg or Jack 47
10.2.5 Lights and Signals 47
10.2.6 Tires 48
10.2.7 Wheel Rims 48
10.2.8 Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts 48
10.2.8.1 Unsealed Bearings (Hubs) 48
10.2.9 Lug Nuts (Bolts) 49
10.2.10 Suspension 49
SECTION 11: EXPLODED TRAILER VIEWS 50
SECTION 12: WARRANTY INFORMATION 56
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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
Caution
If a label becomes unreadable, you can re-order them from Customer Service:
1-800-422-3865
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
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Lug Nuts and Tire Pressure
ALWAYS load and tow Trailer while
Assist Wheel is up. Failure to heed
this warning could result in permanent
damage to the Assist Wheel and void
warranty.
CAUTION
Part #1024838
CAUTION
Part #1025229
CAUTION
SECURE GATES
BEFORE MOVING
TRAILER
PRECAUCIÓN
¡ASEGURE LOS
PORTONES ANTES
DE MOVER EL
REMOLQUE!
#1027932
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. Daños en llantas y ruedas.
3. Tuercas a las llantas bien apretadas.
Para llantas nuevas y reacondicionadas, apriete nuevamente las tuercas
a las llantas a los primeros 16 kilómetros, 40,2 Kilómetros y 80,5
kilómetros de manejo.
Las llantas y ruedas ¿ESTÁN BIEN?
ADVERTENCIA
# 1027939
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,
Retighten lug nuts at the rst
10, 25 and 50 miles of driving.
Tires and Wheels OK?
WARNING
© 2002 NATM
Tuercas a las llantas
¿BIEN APRETADAS?
Lug Nuts TIGHT?
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The proper tightness (torque) for lug nuts is 95-120 ft./lb. Do not exceed 120 ft./lb.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use
a lug wrench (from your tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can. Then
have a service garage or trailer dealer 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 rst being assembled. When driving a new
trailer (or after wheels have been remounted), check to make sure they are tight after
the rst 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and before each tow thereafter.
Failure to perform this check can result in a wheel parting from the trailer and a crash,
leading to death or serious injury.
Securely Latching the Trailer Gate
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Assist Wheel Caution
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Always keep the Assist Wheel up when loading, unloading or towing the Trailer.
ALWAYS load and tow the Trailer
while the Assist Wheel is up. Failure
to heed this warning could result in
permanent damage to the Assist Wheel
and void warranty.
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Ensure the trailer gates are secure during towing. Failure to
insert gates securely could result in the load separating from
the trailer causing serious property damage, personal injury
and death.
Part #1024838
Part #1025229
Coupler, Load Weight and Distribution and Electrical
WARNING
NEVER tow
Trailer while in
folded position.
Failure to heed this
warning may void
warranty and could
result in property
damage, serious
injury or death.
Part #1024837
Part #1025112
Watch for pinch
points while
folding or
deploying trailer
as serious injury
could occur.
WARNING
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. CLOSECOUPLERCLAMP on ball.
4. LIFT coupler upwards to test that it will not separate from ball.
5. LOCK coupler clamp with pin or padlock.
Attach hooks to tow vehicle Always use safety chains.
Chains hold trailer if connection fails. You must:
1. CROSS chains underneath coupler.
2. ALLOW slack for trailer to turn.
3. ATTACH chain hooks securely to tow vehicle frame.
Enough slack
For turns
El desenganche hará que el remolque quede suelto del vehículo remolcador. Usted deberá:
1. VERIFICAR que la CAPACIDADDECARGA de la bola sea igual o mayor que la
CAPACIDADDE CARGA del enganche.
2. VERIFICAR que el tamaño de la bola sea igual que el enganche.
3. CERRAR el TORNILLO DEAJUSTEDEL ENGANCHE sobre la bola.
4. LEVANTAR el enganche para probar que no se separe de la bola.
5. CERRAR el tornillo de ajuste del enganche con un gancho o candado.
Utilice siempre cadenas de seguridad. Las cadenas
sostienen el remolque en caso de que la conexión falle.
Usted deberá:
1. CRUZAR las cadenas por debajo del enganche.
2. PERMITIR que las cadenas queden ojas para que
el remolque pueda girar.
3. SUJETAR de forma segura los ganchos de la
cadena a los bordes del vehículo remolcador.
Sucientemente
ojo para poder
girar
Cruzar las cadenas
DISCONNECTED CONNECTED
DESCONECTADAS CONECTADAS
Una carga impropia puede causar que el remolque se tambalee o que
repentinamente pierda el control. Usted deberá:
• Asegurar que el peso de la carga más el peso del remolque no exceda la
capacidad del remolque (Clase de Peso del Vehículo).
• Cargar los elementos más pesados en la parte delantera de las ruedas.
• Cargar de forma equitativa de lado a lado.
• Asegurar la carga al remolque.
Sujetar los ganchos al vehículo remolcador
Cross chains
Lights can prevent trailer from being hit by other vehicles.
You must:
1. CONNECT trailer and tow vehicle electrical connectors.
2. CHECK all lights: tail lights, turn signals, and brake lights.
3. DO NOTTOW if lights are not working.
Las luces pueden prevenir que otros vehículos choquen el
remolque. Usted deberá:
1. CONECTAR los conectores eléctricos del remolque y del
vehículo remolcador.
2. VERIFICAR todas las luces, las luces traseras, las luces
de guiño, y las luces del freno.
3. NO UTILICEEL REMOLQUE si las luces no funcionan.
Improper loading can cause trailer sway and sudden loss of control. You must:
• Ensure weight of load plus trailer weight does not exceed trailer’s capacity
(GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
• Load heavier items in front of wheels.
• Load evenly side to side.
• Secure load to trailer.
Less load in rear
Secure load to trailer
Balance load side to side
Asegurar la carga
al remolque
Balancear la carga de lado a lado
Menos carga sobre la
parte posterior de las
ruedas
Más carga sobre la parte delantera de las ruedas
More load in front of wheels
Open
Abierto
Closed
Cerrado
Pin or padlock
In place
Lift coupler to check
Colocar el candado o
gancho
Levantar el enganche para vericar
#1031540
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
WARNING ADVERTENCIA WARNING ADVERTENCIA
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Connections
Re-order #1031540
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 crossed over each other.
Ensure the load is tied securely and doesn’t exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Ensure the electrical connections are tightly tted and functioning properly. Always
check brake lights and turn signals before each tow.
Pinch Point Warning
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Always use the
Hand Crank
when folding
and deploying
Trailer. Ensure
others keep a safe
distance to avoid
any potential
pinch points.
Folded Trailer Warning
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You can store
NEVER tow
Trailer while in
folded position.
Failure to heed this
warning may void
warranty and could
result in property
damage, serious
injury or death.
Part #1024837
the Trailer in
folded position,
but do NOT tow
the Trailer while
it’s folded. The
Trailer may tip
over resulting in
property damage,
serious injury or
death.
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Tire and Loading Information
No re-orders
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. Sears,
Roebuck and Co. cannot be held responsible for damages caused by uneven tread
wear and blow outs from an under-inated or over-inated 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 limit. See the
section on Loading the Trailer for information regarding how to check .
This sticker also displays your Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) in the bottom,
left-hand corner.
NATM Compliance
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Re-order #1014245
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 Identication Number (VIN).
Ball and Hitch Size
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Your new trailer comes with a 2-inch coupler. The ball
on the tow vehicle must be 2 inches in diameter. An
incorrect ball size can cause the separation of the trailer
from the tow vehicle resulting in possible property
damage, serious injury and death.
Patent Advisory
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No re-orders
This sticker displays the various patents
applicable to the trailer.
Re-order #1013499
SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS &
HARDWARE
Before beginning assembly, inventory all parts using the Parts List and the Hard-
ware Identier (below). If all parts are not present, do NOT assemble the trailer.
Call 1-800-422-3865.
PARTS LIST
ID Description Qty
AA Gate/Ramp 2
AB Hand Crank 1
AC 2” x 4” Distance Indicator (Do Not Discard) 1
AD Locking Pin w/ Lanyard (Connected) 1
AE Cotter Key (Connected) 1
HARDWARE IDENTIFIER
(*Not to Scale)
*AE
*AA
*AD
*AB
Do Not Discard
*AC
TOOLS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED)
1. 13/16” Lug Wrench or Tire Iron (For changing Tires and periodic tightening of Lug
Nuts).
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SECTION 3:
FIRST-TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS
Lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, Torque Requirements
• Before unfolding your Trailer, remove the plastic Zip Tie holding the Locking Pin
to the Tongue of the Trailer. Do not cut the Lanyard.
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.
• Check lug nuts for tightness on a new trailer or when wheel(s) have
been remounted after the rst 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and
after any impact.
• Lug nuts for the tires must be tightened by the user before each use.
• Sears cannot be held responsible for damages caused by loosened
lug nuts.
• Before towing the Trailer, 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. Tighten the Lug Nuts in the sequence below before you leave the
dealer.
Tighten lug nuts
in the following
order:
3
1
4
Locking Pin
Lanyard
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Verify the proper PSI for your tire.
• Tire pressure for the 12” rim & tire should be at 80 psi.
Follow local and state laws, but do not exceed 65 mph.
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WARNING
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 injury and
death.
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Connecting Temporary License Plate
If your state requires a temporary license on your trailer, secure the license to the
license plate holder located on the left blinker before towing your trailer home.
Temporary
License
Note: Before leaving the dealer, ensure you have the Manufacturers Certicate of
Origin (Title) signed over to you.
Note: For all inquiries regarding trailer title and registration, please contact your
local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or your local county tax assessor’s
ofce.
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.
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 directional signal lever).
Warning: To ensure your trailer lights function properly, rmly insert the
Plug (Trailer) into the Receptor (Tow Vehicle).
Note: If your connector does not look like the one pictured, you need to purchase
an adapter.
From Tow Vehicle
Note: Please read Sections 4 and 5 for additional information on deploying,
coupling and towing your trailer.
From Trailer
From Tow VehicleFrom Trailer
WARNING
Do not transport people in the trailer. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury such as broken bones, brain
damage, paralysis or death.
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SECTION 4:
TRAILER SETUP
Hardware Used:
*Not actual size
Before towing your trailer home you must rst unfold it and assemble the front and
rear panels.
4.1 Before unfolding your Trailer, remove the plastic Zip Tie holding the Locking
Pin to the Tongue of the Trailer. Do not cut the Lanyard.
4.2 Tilt the front of the Trailer upward and lower the Assist Wheel to the ground.
Locking Pin
Lanyard
*AB
Assist Wheel
Tongue
4.3 Pull forward on the Trailer until the side of the Trailer rests on the Assist Wheel.
WARNING
Do NOT tow trailer in folded position. Trailer will tip and
fall over causing property damage and possible injury to other
motorists and pedestrians or death.
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With the right side of the Trailer resting on the Assist Wheel, you can now unfold the
Trailer.
4.4 Remove the Hand Crank (AB) from the clips just inside 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 Hand Crank into the jack’s Hand Crank Coupler Plate at the rear of
the Trailer (as shown).
Hand Crank Coupler Plate
Hand Crank
WARNING
Watch for pinch points while folding and 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 further.
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4.7 Remove the Cotter Key (AE) from the Locking Pin (AD) and insert the Locking
Pin into the Bed Pin Retainer and through the Tongue.
Note: If the holes in the Bed Pin Retainer and Tongue do not align, you must fully
unfold the trailer.
4.8 Secure the Locking Pin (AD) in place with the Cotter Key (AE).
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AD
AE
CAUTION
ALWAYS tow the Trailer with Locking Pin and Cotter Key in place
through Trailer bed and Tongue. Ensure you remove Cotter Key and
Locking Pin when folding Trailer.
4.9 After unfolding the Trailer, lift up on the front of the Trailer and retract the Assist
Wheel.
CAUTION
ALWAYS load and tow the Trailer while the Assist Wheel is up. Failure
to heed this warning could result in permanent damage to the 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 rear position.
WARNING: Watch for pinch points as serious injury could
occur.
4.11 Press down rmly
on the Gates until they
lock into place under the
Lips of the Side Panels.
Do NOT use the Gates for tie-down locations. All articles being
towed must be tied to the side walls of the Trailer. Gates can
dislodge causing property damage and possible injury or death to
other motorists and pedestrians.
Lip
WARNING
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