Harbor Freight Tools 02575 User Manual
®
A-TONGUE TRAILER
Model
02575
WARNING!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This trailer’s Hitch Coupler MUST be
properly secured to the hitch ball of the towing
vehicle. After assembly and attachment, pull
up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make
sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch
Coupler. There must be no play between the
hitch ball and Hitch Coupler. If there is play,
tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is
present. If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, the
Handle will not lock. Carefully read and follow
the complete instructions in this manual
BEFORE setup or use.
If the Coupler is not secured
properly, the ball could come loose
while the trailer is in motion, possibly
causing property damage, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, or DEATH.
1,350 LB. MAXIMUM CAPACITY PAYLOAD
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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Manual Revised 04j, 07f, 09b
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ........................3
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ..................... 4
UNPACKING ............................................................................................5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 6
To Assemble the Tires, Wheels, and Axle:..........................................................6
To Assemble the Frame and Tongue: ..................................................................7
To Attach the Springs, Tires, Wheels, and Axle to the Frame: .........................8
To Attach the Fenders: ........................................................................................10
To Attach the Side Running Lights: ...................................................................10
To Attach the Tail Light Bracket and License Plate Bracket: ...........................10
To Attach the Tail Lights: .....................................................................................10
To Attach the Trailer Beds: ..................................................................................11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................12
TIRE INFORMATION .............................................................................. 13
Tire Terminology Glossary ..................................................................................13
Tire Markings ........................................................................................................14
Tire Ination and Load Limit ...............................................................................15
TIRE CARE .............................................................................................16
Checking Tire Pressure .......................................................................................16
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure ......................................................16
Tire Size ................................................................................................................17
Tire Tread ..............................................................................................................17
Tire Rotation .........................................................................................................17
Tire Balance and Alignment ................................................................................17
Tire Repair ............................................................................................................17
VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT ........................................................................... 18
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit .........................................................18
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING ................................ 18
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAMS ...............................................................19
Parts List ...............................................................................................................19
Assembly Diagram A ...........................................................................................20
Assembly Diagram B ...........................................................................................21
Wiring Diagram for Lights ...................................................................................22
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ............................................................... 23
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Payload Capacity 1,350 Lbs.
Bed Size 40” x 50”
Overall Dimensions 87-1/2” L x 52-3/4” W x 22-3/4” H
Tire Size & Type 4.80 x 12”, 4 Ply, Tubeless
Tongue Level Height 14” From Ground
Ball Coupler Size 1-7/8”
Construction Formed and Welded Steel
Shipping Weight / Net Weight 216 Lbs. / 207 Lbs.
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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. 1. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite
injuries.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. 2. Do not allow children to play on
this product.
STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. 3. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored
in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment, and keep out
of reach of children.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR 4.
DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or
reexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to
use this product.
USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. 5. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye
goggles when assembling this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles
are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
DRESS SAFELY. 6. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can become
caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from
becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up
above elbows.
DO NOT OVERREACH.7. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, back injury, etc.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.8.
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STAY ALERT.9. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not
use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.10. Before using this product, carefully check that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts
and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or
repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES:11. When servicing, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.
Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE.12. Keep this product clean and dry for
better and safer performance.
MAINTENANCE:13. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed
regularly by a qualied technician.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB.14. Do not attempt to force small equipment
to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for
which this equipment was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the
capacity for which it was intended. Do not modify this equipment, and do not use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
WARNING:15. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator
must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, DO NOT EXCEED 1.
THE TRAILER’S MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY OF 1,350 POUNDS.
BEFORE EACH USE, ALWAYS EXAMINE THE TRAILER FOR PROPER TIRE 2.
(23) AIR PRESSURE, DAMAGED TAIL LIGHTS (25L, 25R), DAMAGED SIDE
RUNNING LIGHTS (26), LOOSE BOLTS AND NUTS, STRUCTURAL CRACKS,
BENDS, AND ANY OTHER CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT ITS SAFE OPERA-
TION. Do not use the Trailer even if minor damage appears.
NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE OR PETS TO RIDE ON THE TRAILER.3.
BEFORE EACH USE, ALWAYS ATTACH THE SAFETY CHAINS (10) OF THE 4.
TRAILER TO THE TOWING VEHICLE. Make sure the Safety Chains are attached
to the towing vehicle with the same length for each side. Do not allow the Safety
Chains to drag on ground.
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ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PAYLOAD BEING TRANSPORTED IS 5.
PROPERLY AND SAFELY SECURED ON THE TRAILER. Load the Trailer evenly
from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the Axle (19).
MAKE SURE THE TOWING VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF TOWING THE TRAILER 6.
AND ITS PAYLOAD. Make sure the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of tow-
ing the Trailer and its payload and has 1-7/8” hitch ball. Make sure hitch ball is
securely mounted. The towing capacity of the hitch is typically stamped on the
hitch drawbar.
MAKE SURE THE COUPLER (12) AND THE VEHICLE’S BALL HITCH (not in-7.
cluded) ARE OF EQUAL MATING SIZE (1-7/8”) AND ARE RATED EQUAL TO
OR GREATER THAN THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER AND ITS PAYLOAD.
DO NOT EXCEED 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TOWING THE TRAILER.8. Excess
speed is an important cause of vehicle-trailer accidents.
THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS SUPPLIED WITH THIS TRAILER ARE FOR A 12 VOLT 9.
DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ONLY. Do not attempt to power the Light Bulbs with
any other type or voltage electrical current.
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PARK THE TRAILER ON A FLAT, LEVEL, SOLID 10.
GROUND/PAVED SURFACE AND CHOCK BOTH TIRES TO KEEP THE TRAILER
FROM ACCIDENTLY MOVING.
TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE:11. Some states may consider this Trailer as a vehicle
requiring registration, licensing, and titling. Check with your State Department of
Motor Vehicles for information and guidance on registering, licensing, and titling
the Trailer.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List near
the end of this manual are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Diagrams
near the end of this manual.
To Assemble the Tires, Wheels, and Axle:
Insert one Hub (20) fully onto each end of the Axle (19).1.
BEARING PACKING INSTRUCTIONS:2. Read the following instructions; failure
to read and obey all of the following instructions COMPLETELY will void the
warranty and can result in damage to the trailer, property damage, or SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Whenever a hub is disassembled (if a hub on a new unit requires assembly or a hub
is disassembled for maintenance), the following procedure MUST be followed.
Using a suitable solvent, thoroughly clean the bearings and the rest of the parts in a.
the Hub assembly of all grease, dirt, metal shavings, or any other foreign object.
The parts must be cleaned even if they are new or appear clean.
Allow all pieces to dry completely.b.
Make sure that your hands are thoroughly clean and the bearing packer (not c.
included) is also thoroughly clean.
Place fresh, clean bearing grease in the packer.d.
With the grease-lled bearing packer in one hand and the bearing in the other, e.
press the bearing into the grease, forcing the grease inside the slots in the
bearing, continue doing this until every slot in the bearing is completely full of
grease.
Be careful not to get any dirt or debris on any part of the assembly while you f.
continue assembly.
Insert one Outer Bearing (21) into each Hub (20). Then, insert one 3/4” Flat Washer 3.
(O) fully onto each end of the Axle (19).
Screw one Castle Nut (Q) fully onto each end of the Axle (19). 4. NOTE: Do not
overtighten the Castle Nut. Make sure the Hub (20) turns freely. Then insert one
5/32” Cotter Pin (P) through each of the Castle Nuts, and bend each Cotter Pin to
secure the Castle Nut in place.
Insert one Dust Cap (22) onto each of the two Castle Nuts (Q). 5. NOTE: A rubber
mallet (not included) may be required to rmly secure the Dust Caps onto the Castle
Nuts.
Align the four mounting holes in a Tire & Wheel Assembly (23) with the four Lug 6.
Bolts on a Hub (20), and insert the Tire & Wheel Assembly onto the Hub. Firmly
secure the Tire & Wheel Assembly to the Hub, using four Wheel Nuts (S). Then,
repeat this Step for the remaining Tire & Wheel Assembly and Hub.
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To Assemble the Frame and Tongue:
Position the Right Side Rail (1R) and Left Side Rail (1L) parallel and aligned with 1.
one another. (See Figure A.)
Align the mounting hole located at each 2. end of a Cross Member (2) with the mount-
ing hole located in one end of the Right Side Rail (1R) and one end of the Left Side
Rail (1L). On each end insert one 3/8” x 7/8” Carriage Bolt (A) upward from the
underside of the aligned mounting holes, and secure the Cross Member to the
Right Side Rail and Left Side Rail with one Washer (C) and one Nut (B).
(See Figure A.)
FIGURE A
RIGHT CONNECTING
RAIL (8)
TOW BAR (9)
COUPLER
(12)
RIGHT SIDE RAIL (1R)
TO CONNECT COUPLER
TO TOW BAR USE:
BOLT (V)
REAR CROSS MEMBER
(3)
CROSS MEMBER
(2)
CROSS MEMBER
(2)
LEFT SIDE RAIL (1L)
LEFT CONNECTING RAIL (7)
FOR ALL OTHER
CONNECTIONS USE:
BOLT (A)
SAFETY CHAIN
(10)
NUT (B)
WASHER (C)
NUT (B)
3. Align the mounting hole located at each end of the remaining Cross Member (2)
with the mounting hole located in the center of the Right Side Rail (1R) and the
center of the Left Side Rail (1L). Insert one 3/8” x 7/8” Carriage Bolt (A) upward
from the underside of the aligned mounting holes in the Cross Member and Right
Side Rail, and secure the parts with one Washer (C) and one Nut (B). Repeat this
Step for the other end of the Cross Member and the Left Side Rail.
(See Figure A.)
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