DR LT 1 User Manual
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SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER™
DR Power Equipment
Serial No.
Order No.
Read and understand this manual and all instructions before assembling and operating the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.
Original Language
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Fax: 1-802-877-1213
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Assembling the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER ........................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3: Operating the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER............................................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.........................................................................................................................16
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams......................................................................................................................................... 22
Conventions used in this manual
This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
This information is important in the proper use of your trailer. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to
your Trailer or property.
TIP: This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.
This information may be helpful to you in using your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.
NOTE:
Serial Number and Order Number
A Serial Number is used to identify your Trailer and is located on the Serial Number Label on the Dump Bed Frame of your Trailer.
An Order Number is used to check and maintain your order history and is located on the upper left portion of your packing slip.
For your convenience and ready reference, enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of
this manual.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation
to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described
within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your Trailer.
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Chapter 1: General Safety Rules
Read this Safety & Operating Instructions Manual before you assemble and use the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER. Become
familiar with the operation and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your Trailer. If you have any
questions or need assistance, please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of
our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.
Labels
Your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of
all the Safety and Information Labels that appear on the unit. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on
your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER as you set up and before use of your Trailer. Replace damaged or missing Safety and
Information labels immediately.
#30354
#30371
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
You must operate the Trailer safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby
area. Always take the following precautions when using your trailer:
• Never exceed the rated towing capacity of the Tow Vehicle. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.
• We recommend wearing gloves and protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while assembling or using the DR 1/2
TON VERSA TRAILER.
• Wear shoes with non-slip treads when assembling or operating your Trailer. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing
them. Do not assemble or use the Trailer while barefoot or wearing open footwear.
• Wear long pants while assembling or operating the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER and a long sleeved shirt to protect from
accidental scrapes, cuts, or abrasions that may result.
• Do not transport people on or inside the Trailer. The transport of people puts their lives at risk and may be illegal, as the Trailer
has not been designed to carry passengers.
• Do not transport flammable, explosive, poisonous, or other dangerous materials in your Trailer.
Safety for Children and Pets
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the
Trailer and the hauling activity. Never
• Keep children and pets at least 30 feet away from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
• Be alert and stop what you are doing if children or pets enter the work area.
• Never allow children to operate the tow vehicle or the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.
• Use care when backing up to make sure the area is clear of children, pets, and other objects that could result in damage or injury.
assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these precautions:
General Safety
Operating your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating your Trailer:
• Your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER is not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The Trailer is designed for hauling
material. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Know how to operate and stop the Tow Vehicle quickly; refer to the Tow Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR 1/2 TON VERSA
TRAILER. Modifications to your Trailer could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.
• Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER, park first on flat, level
ground. Place Vehicles with Automatic Transmission in Park. For Vehicles with Manual Transmission, place Vehicle in the
configuration recommended by the Vehicle's Owner’s Manual. Set the Tow Vehicle's Parking Brake (if equipped), shut the
Engine OFF, and remove the Key. Chock the wheels of the Trailer to ensure that the Trailer cannot move. Ensure that the Bed
of the Trailer is completely lowered and is securely latched to the Tow Bar of the Trailer with the supplied Pin.
• Never allow people who do not understand and/or have not read this Safety and Operating Instructions Manual to use the DR
1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER. Allow only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation and the safe
operation of your Tow Vehicle to use your Trailer.
• Never overload the Trailer. Personal injury or damage to the Trailer could result.
• While using the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt, stop the Tow Vehicle and
take the time to look things over.
• Never operate the Trailer when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication, or if mentally or physically impaired.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the Trailer in good operating condition as outlined in Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR 1/2
TON VERSA TRAILER.
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Safely Towing your DR VERSA TRAILER
BEFORE towing your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER, read the following:
• Driving a vehicle with a Trailer in tow is vastly different from driving the same vehicle without a trailer in tow. When towing a
Trailer, you need more room to turn and more distance to stop. You will need to spend time adjusting to the different feel
and maneuverability of the Tow Vehicle with a loaded Trailer.
• Never exceed the maximum tow rating for the Vehicle being used. Do not exceed the maximum towing capacity of your Tow
Vehicle. Check the Tow Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on tow capacity limitations.
• An improperly coupled Trailer may result in death or serious injury. Before coupling the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER to your
Tow Vehicle, be sure the size of the Ball is 2". Make sure that the Hitch Ball is not worn or cracked and is tight on the Tow
Vehicle’s Hitch. Also check the Coupler for cracks and deformations and make sure that the Coupler is securely fastened and
locked to the Trailer Tongue with the Safety Snap Pin installed. Lubricate the Hitch Ball and the inside of the Coupler with a
thin layer of grease. Make sure the Tow Hitch is adjusted properly to the Ball Hitch.
• Assure that the Trailer Wheel Lug Nuts are tight before towing as outlined in Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR 1/2 TON VERSA
TRAILER.
• Improper Tire pressure can result in a blowout and loss of control, which can lead to death or serious injury. Be sure the
Tires are properly inflated to the pressure indicated on the sidewall of the Tire(s) before towing the Trailer.
• Make sure the Optional Trailer Jack is fully retracted and secured with the Pin before towing.
• Use caution when towing the Trailer over rough terrain and hillsides to prevent loss of control and rolling over. Never operate
near, or on slopes of 20 degrees or greater. Before operating the Tow Vehicle and DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER on any
sloped surface or hill, refer to the Safety Rules in the Tow Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on proper operation on slopes.
• Slow down for bumps and release the Tow Vehicle’s accelerator when crossing the bump to avoid unintended acceleration.
• Do not brake while in a curve unless absolutely necessary. Instead, slow down before you enter the curve and power through
the curve. This way, the Towing Vehicle remains in charge.
• Do not apply the brakes to correct extreme Trailer swaying. Continuing to pull the Trailer, with slight acceleration will provide
a stabilizing force.
• Be careful when towing the Trailer in icy, wet, or snowy conditions, which could impair the braking ability and the stability of
the Trailer and Tow Vehicle.
• Driving too fast for conditions can result in loss of control and may cause death or serious injury. Decrease your speed as
ground, weather, and lighting conditions deteriorate.
• Never exceed 25 mph.
• Use lower gears when climbing and descending grades.
• Your Tow Vehicle’s braking and stability may be affected when towing the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER.
• Do not ride the brakes while descending grades, as they may get so hot that they stop working. This may lead to a runaway
Tow Vehicle and Trailer.
• Make sure the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER is not overloaded and that the load is properly distributed front to back and side
to side and properly secured. The Trailer’s maximum towing capacity is 1000 pounds.
• Do not tow the Trailer on highways or on public thoroughfares. The DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER is designed for off road use
only.
A Note to All Users
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must
apply common sense and operate your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call
Toll Free: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Chapter 2: Assembling the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER
It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the features of your DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER as shown in Figure 1 before
beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER Features
Removable Front and Rear Tailgates
Tow Bar
2 inch Ball Coupler
on Swivel Hitch
Front
Right
Dump Bed
Release Pin
Pneumatic Tire(s)
Left
Rear
Figure 1
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Specifications
Tire Size
Trailer Dimensions
Operating Weight
Shipping Weight
Shipping Dimensions
Towing Capacity
Dumping Capacity
Tongue Weight
Dump Angle
Required Tow Ball Size
Ground Clearance
Bed Volume
22 x 11-8
107" L x 45-1/2" W x 36-1/4" H
240 pounds
300 pounds
64" L x 41" W x 33" H
1000 pounds
1000 pounds
30 pounds
35°
2"
10"
16.85 Cubic Feet
Unpacking the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER
Due to the weight of the components of the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER, we strongly recommend that you have the help of at
least one other person in unpacking and assembling your new Trailer.
Tools and supplies needed:
• Utility Knife
• Protective Goggles or Safety Glasses
• Gloves
1. Cut the Banding from the Packaging and remove the Shipping Cover
from the Shipping Crate and set it aside (Figure 2).
2. Remove all of the Parts supplied from inside the Dump Bed.
3. Using a Utility Knife carefully cut the wrap from the parts.
4. Compare the contents (Figure 3 on page 8) with the parts supplied list.
If you have any questions, contact 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637). Do
not discard your packaging material until you are fully satisfied with
your new DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER, as you will need it if you decide
to return your Trailer.
Shipping Carton
Figure 2
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Dump Bed, 30290 Tow Bar, 30372 (2) Spindle Hub Assembly, 30355
Tow Hitch, 30386 (2) Wheel and Tire Assembly, 30385 Front Tailgate, 30353
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Rear Tailgate, 30294
(2) Clevis Pin, 30388
(2) Safety Snap Pin, 30275 Dump Bed Pin, 30258 Hitch Clip Pin, 16003 (2) M10-1.5 x 40mm Bolt, 30388
(2) Reflector, 30285 (2) M6-1 Lock Nut, 30286
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(2) M10-1.5 x 80mm Bolt, 30248
(2) Tow Hitch Spacer, 30284
(2) M10 Washer, 30250
(2) M10-1.5 Lock Nut, 30249
(2) M16 Lock Washer, 30360 (2) Cotter Pin, 25547
(4) M16 Washer, 30361
Figure 3
(9) Lug Nut, 29978 (2) M16-2 x 30mm Bolt, 30238
(2) M10-1.5 Nut, 30359
Wheel Stud, 29960
Assembling the DR 1/2 TON VERSA TRAILER
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Tools Needed:
• Utility Knife
• Protective Goggles or Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• 10mm, 16mm and 24mm Sockets
• 1/2" Drive 5" Socket Extension
• (2) Adjustable Wrench
• 17mm Wrench
• 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench
• 1/2" Drive 21mm Socket
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Jack Stand
• The Bed of the Trailer is very heavy and must be removed from the Shipping
Crate by at least
• Always be aware of where your Hands and Feet are positioned as they can be
crushed if you lose your grip while turning over the Shipping Crate.
• Never allow children or pets to play around you, the Bed, Shipping Crate, or
Trailer when you are performing these steps.
two adults.
Figure 4
1. Remove the Bed from the Steel-Shipping Crate with the assistance of at least
one other person by turning the Shipping Crate over into its top with the Bed
still inside (Figure 4) and lifting the Crate off of the Bed leaving the Bed
upside down on level ground (Figure 5).
The Bed of the Trailer is not secured to the crate. Hold on to the lip of the Trailer
Bed and the Crate while turning over to avoid injury from the Bed falling out of
the Crate.
2. To remove the Blue Plastic Film from the exterior and underside of the Bed,
use a Utility Knife to cut around the Black Frame of the Trailer (Figure 5).
Once you have cut around the Black Frame, use the point of the Knife to
begin peeling at the edge of the Film.
3. Lay the Tow Beam on the bottom of the Dump Bed with the Dump Bracket
pointing down. Position the Pivot Brackets of the Tow Bar between the
Female Brackets of the Bed Frame (Figure 6).
4. Insert a Pivot Pin from the inside through the Female Bracket and place a Flat
Washer on the Pin from the outside (Figure 6). Repeat for the other side.
5. Insert a Cotter Pin through the Hole in the Pivot Pin and bend the Legs over
using Needle Nose Pliers (Figure 7). Repeat for the other side.
Figure 5
Pivot Pin(s)
Pivot Bracket(s)
Female Bracket(s)
Flat Washer(s
Dump Bracket
Figure 6
Cotter Pin
Figure 7
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