Harbor Freight Tools 38897 Owner's Manual
Trailer Cart
®
(10 Cubic Feet)
Model 38897
Assembly and Operating Instructions
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Copyright 1998 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of
this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Revised Cover 12/04
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record below:
Model:___________________ Purchase Date:_________________
Save the receipt, warranty card and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire instruction sheet
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Technical Specifications:
This heavy duty Trailer Cart has a large 10 cubic foot bed capacity. It has a tail gate
which is easy to lift out, and the the bed tilts with a quick release feature.
Cart Dimensions: 43” x 33” x 12”; Inside Bed Dimensions: 41” x 30” x 12”
16” Wheels with Pneumatic Tires; Pin Hitch: #5/8” Pin Hole
Trailer Cart Capacity: 600 Lbs.
Warning:
1. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when assembling this product and when
working with tools and equipment.
2. The Trailer Cart has a safe working capacity of 600 lbs. Never exceed this
weight capacity.
3. When unloading and loading the cart, be careful of the balance of the cart. Always
engage the tongue latch to the towing vehicle before loading the Trailer Cart. The cart will
ride best with the load centered over and in front of the axle.
4. Never allow children to play in or operate the cart. This cart is not designed for carrying people or animals.
5. This Trailer Cart is not designed for use on public highways. Always use low speeds
(under 5 MPH) when performing off road hauling.
6. Before each use, check the tongue latch connection to the towing vehicle to insure safe
operation. Before each use, check the condition of pneumatic tires (recommended tire
pressure is 30 PSI).
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Assembly of the Trailer Cart
The Trailer Cart requires a good deal of assembly, but with the right tools and careful reading of this manual,
assembly should be fairly routine. You will need a regular screwdriver, pair of pliers, two 14 mm. open end
wrenches and two 13 mm. open or box end wrenches (similar size ratchet wrenches will speed assembly).
Part numbers shown below refer to the Part Number Listing on page 9.
It is recommended that all the parts be put
out on a flat surface before beginning to
assemble the Trailer Cart. Check to see that
all parts shown in this manual are present
(refer to parts illustrations and the part number
listing on page 9). If any parts are missing
or in damaged condition, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at the telephone number shown
on the cover of this manual.
Step 1: Lay out the two Bottom Panels (#1)
as shown in Figure 1 below. Attach the Front
Cross Brace (#2) to the Bottom Panels using
4 Bolts (#21), 4 Washers (#23) and 4 Nuts
(#24).
Bottom Panels
(#1)
Required hardware needed to assemble
the Trailer Cart is shown below:
Hardware
Front Cross
Brace (#2)
Figure 1
Step 2: Connect the two Bottom Panels shown in Figure 2 using 4 Bolts (#21), 4 Washers (#23) and 4 Nuts
(#24).
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