DR VT1 User Manual

VERSA TRAILER™

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DR Power Equipment

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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before assembling and operating the DR VERSA TRAILER.

Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Website: www.DRpower.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: General Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2: Assembling The DR VERSA TRAILER........................................................................................................................................6

Chapter 3: Operating The DR VERSA TRAILER........................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR VERSA TRAILER .......................................................................................................................................25

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................................27

Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams......................................................................................................................................... 30

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 VERSA TRAILER.

NOTE:

This information may be helpful to you in using your DR VERSA TRAILER.

Serial Number and Order Number

A Serial Number is used to identify your Trailer and is located on the Serial Number Label on the Main 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 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 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 VERSA TRAILER as you set up and before use of your Trailer. Replace damaged or missing Safety and Information labels immediately.

293981

#294011

#293961

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 this trailer:

x 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.

x We recommend wearing gloves and protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while assembling or using the DR

VERSA TRAILER and the supplied Winch.

x 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.

x Wear long pants while assembling or operating the DR VERSA TRAILER and a long sleeved shirt to protect from accidental

scrapes, cuts, or abrasions that may result.

x 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.

x 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

assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these precautions:

x 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.

x Be alert and stop what you are doing if children or pets enter the work area. x Never allow children to operate the tow vehicle or the DR VERSA TRAILER. x 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.

General Safety

Operating this DR 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 this Trailer:

x Your DR 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.

x Know how to operate and stop the Tow Vehicle quickly; refer to the Tow Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. x Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the DR VERSA TRAILER.

Modifications to your Trailer could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.

x Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the DR 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 Tow Vehicle to ensure that the Vehicle cannot move. Ensure that the Bed of the Trailer is completely lowered and is resting on the Frame of the Trailer.

x Never allow people who do not understand and/or have not read this Safety and Operating Instructions Manual to use the DR

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.

x Never overload the Trailer. Personal injury or damage to the Trailer could result. x While using the DR 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.

x Never operate the Trailer when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication, or if mentally or physically impaired. x Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. x Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the Trailer in good operating condition as outlined in Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR

VERSA TRAILER.

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Safely Towing your DR VERSA TRAILER

BEFORE towing your DR VERSA TRAILER, read the following:

x 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.

x Never exceed the maximum tow rating for the Vehicle being used. x An improperly coupled Trailer may result in death or serious injury. Before coupling the DR 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 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.

x Assure that the Trailer Wheel Lug Nuts are tight before towing as outlined in Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR VERSA TRAILER. x 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.

x Make sure the Trailer’s Jack and Crane Supports are fully retracted and the Crane is securely locked before towing. x 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.

x Slow down for bumps and release the Tow Vehicle’s accelerator when crossing the bump to avoid unintended acceleration. x 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.

x Do not apply the brakes to correct extreme Trailer swaying. Continuing to pull the Trailer, with slight acceleration will provide

a stabilizing force.

x Be careful when towing the Trailer in icy, wet, or snowy conditions, which could impair the braking ability and the stability of

the Tow Vehicle.

x 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.

x Never exceed 25 mph. x Use lower gears when climbing and descending grades. x Your Tow Vehicle’s braking and stability may be affected when towing the DR VERSA TRAILER. x 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.

x Using the Trailer with a heavy load may exceed and inhibit the towing capacity of the Tow Vehicle. Do not exceed the

maximum towing capacity of your Tow Vehicle. Check the Tow Vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on tow capacity limitations.

x Make sure the DR 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 2000 pounds.

x Before operating the Tow Vehicle and DR 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. Do not use on or near slopes over 20 degrees.

x Do not tow the Trailer on highways or on public thoroughfares. The DR 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 this DR VERSA TRAILER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll Free: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

Chapter 2: Assembling The DR VERSA TRAILER

It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the features of your DR 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 VERSA TRAILER Features

Removable Dump Bed

Removable Front and Rear Tailgates Lifting Winch

Right

Operator Guard

Front

Trailer Jack

djustable Stabilizer(s)

Dump Bed Configuration

Left

Rear

Pneumatic Tire(s)

2 inch Ball Coupler on Pivoting Hitch Arm

djustable Chains and Boom

Boom Swivel

Log Cradle Extension(s)

Log Cradle(s)

Rear

Right

Left

Front

Log Hauling Configuration

Figure 1

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Specifications

Tire Size 22 x 11-10 Trailer Dimensions

133" L x 51" W x 72" H

Operating Weight Shipping Weight Shipping Dimensions

680 pounds 760 pounds 82 1/2" L x 44 1/2" W x 26 1/2" H

Unpacking the DR VERSA TRAILER

Due to the weight of the components of the DR 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:

x Utility Knife x Protective Goggles or Safety Glasses x 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 (Figures 3

9) 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 VERSA TRAILER, as you will need it if you decide to return your Trailer.

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Shipping Cover

Figure 2

The Parts shown here are included in the Hardware Kit Bag

(2) Safety Snap Pin (30275)

Wheel Stud (29960)

(2) M20 Lock Nut (27720)

Wheel Dust Cap

(29961)

(2) Axle Pivot Pin (30244)

(4) M8 Bolt x 30mm (30245)

(4) M8 Lock Nut (30246)

(17) Lug Nut (29978)

(2) M10 Bolt x 90mm (30251) (2) Tow Hitch Spacer (30284)

(2) M10 Lock Nut (30249)

(2) M16 Bolt x 50mm (30238)

(2) M16 Hex Nut (30237)

Pivot Lock Spring (30257)

(2) Hitch Clip Pin

(16003)

(2) Dump Bed Pin

(2) M20 Bolt x 110mm (27719)

(8) M12 Bolt x 50mm (30239)

(8) M12 Hex Nut (30240)

(27722)

(2) Cotter Pins 3/16" x 2-1/2"

25311

(4) Box Tubing Cap (29968)

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(6) Stabilizer Lock Handle (27733)

Figure 3

(

Main Frame (29957)

Front Bed Support

(29965)

(2) Axle and Hub Assembly (29958)

Rear Bed Support (29969)

(4) Log Cradle (29966)

Crane Pivot Lock

(299731)

(4) Wheel and Tire Assembly (29964)

Pivoting Tow Hitch

(4) Log Cradle Extension

(29967)

(2) Stabilizer Bracket (277151) Trailer Jack

(30270)

277181)

Operator Guard (29971)

Vertical Crane Support

w/Pivot Handle (30268)

Manual Winch w/Cable (30267) (2) Stabilizer Leg (27716)

Shipped Separately

Tow Bar w

Dump Bed w/Tailgates (30266)

Figure 4

Labels

30271)

Crane Boom w/Chains

and Labels (30269)

NOTE

13-1/2"

15-1/2"

Figure 5

Installing the Wheels and Tow Bar to the Main Frame

Tools Needed:

x Two Adjustable Wrenches capable of tightening a 30mm or 1-1/2" Bolt Head. x 13mm Wrench required (12, 18, & 30mm Wrenches optional if two Adjustable

Wrenches are available)

x Needle Nose Pliers x 21mm Socket required (12, 18, & 30mm Sockets optional if Adjustable Wrenches

available)

x Tape Measure x 5" Socket Extension

1. Measure the Axles to determine the correct orientation for installation on the Trailer. The longer portion of the Axle (Figure 5) should face the Front of the Trailer.

: The Front of the Trailer has the two rectangular Bosses welded to the side of the

Trailer.

2. Turn the Main Frame upside down. Install the Axles to the Main Frame by inserting the Axle Pivot Pins, with the Tab facing downwards, from the outside of the Main Frame through the Axles. Align the Hole through the Tab on the Pin with the Hole in the Main Frame and repeat for opposite side (Figure 6).

Bosses

Figure 6

Take care not to Pinch hands or Fingers when installing the Axles and Axle Pivot Pins.

NOTE: It is easier to install the Axle Pivot Pins by first placing the Axle(s) between the mounting plates, then picking up one end of the Axle, while allowing the other to rest on the ground. This will take some of the weight off and allow you to align the holes much easier so you may insert the Axle Pivot Pin(s).

xle Pivot Pin(s)

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3. Insert a M8 x 30mm Mounting Bolt (Figure 7) from the inside of the Frame and through the Tab on the Axle Pivot Pin. Install a M8 Flange Nut and tighten with a 12mm Socket, holding the Bolt with a 13mm Wrench.

4. Insert a Cotter Pin (Figure 7) through the Left and Right Axle Pivot Pins and bend the legs over with Pliers.

5. Install the Left and Right wheels on the Axles with the supplied Lug Nuts until snug with a 21mm Socket and 5" Extension; they will be torqued later.

NOTE: The Wheels are marked L (Left) and R (Right), as they are directional

Tires. Since the Main Frame is upside down, the Left Wheels should be installed on the Right Side and the Right Wheels on the Left Side (Figure

8). Make sure the Valve Stem(s) face outwards. The Lug Nuts must

be installed with the tapered side of the Nuts facing the Hub of the Wheel (Figure 9).

6. Turn the unit over with the assistance of at least one other person.

M8 Nut

M8 x 30mm

Bolt

Cotter Pin

Figure 7

Front

NOTE:

The easiest way of turning the unit over is to lift the two Wheels on the

Right Side of the Trailer while pivoting over the Wheels on the Left Side (Figure 10).

Right Left

Figure 8

Figure 10

Tapered side

facing in

Figure 9

ack Stand

7. Place a Jack Stand under the front of the Main Frame, which should naturally be tipped backwards (Figure 11). Also place one wheel chock in front of one of the Front Wheels and one wheel chock behind one of the Rear Wheels to ensure the Trailer will not roll on you during assembly.

8. Slide the Tow Bar (with the Warning Label on top) into the Main Frame, lining up the Mounting Hole with the hole in the Main Frame (Figure 12). Gently allow the weight of the Tow Bar to force the front of the Main Frame down onto the Jack Stand.

M20 Lock

Nut

Figure 11

Warning Label

Figure 12

9. Install a M20 x 110mm Bolt and Washer (Figure 13) in the Mounting Hole, and install a M20 Lock Nut. Tighten with Adjustable Wrenches or a 30mm Socket and an Adjustable Wrench.

10. Back the Jam Nuts on the four Retaining Bolts (Figure 14) all the way to the head of the Bolts.

Note: You will need to back all Jam Nuts off, to the head of the Retaining Bolts for all hardware shipped in the Hardware kit prior to installation (Figure 14). Be sure to tighten the Bolt first and then secure it by tightening the Jam Nut.

11. Insert the four Retaining Bolts into the Bosses on the left side of the Main Frame and securely tighten with an 18mm Socket (Figure 15).

12. Screw in the Jam Nuts against the Boss and tighten with an 18mm Wrench.

M20 x 110mm Bolt

Figure 13

am Nut

Final position o

the Jam Nut(s)

Retaining Bolt

Figure 14

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Retaining Bolt(s)

Figure 15

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