ShoreLand'r BK1400US-R User Manual V.1

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BK1400US-R & BK1400US-R-13

Bundles Required

BK1400US-R Utility Trailer w/Ramp & Front Stop

2 4300180 18.5 X 8.5 8-CTire/MSilver Rim
1 65069 Literature Bag - ShoreLand’r Utility
1 6733603 Frame Bundle - 1400US-R
2 4811433 ShoreLand’r Utility Decal - 1400U

Tongue Weight Adjustment

Approximate Tongue Weights for Best Towing. To achieve

the proper tongue weight, shift the load forwards or move
back on the trailer. The tongue weight should be 5% to 7% of
the total gross weight of the trailer and boat combined.

BK1400US-R-13 Utility Trailer W/Ramp & Front Stop

2 4300210 ST155/80R13-CTire/MSilver Dir Rim
1 65069 Literature Bag - ShoreLand’r Utility
1 6743503 Frame Bundle - 1400US-R-13
2 4811433 ShoreLand’r Utility Decal - 1400U

Tire Size & Carrying Capacity Chart

Tire Load Carrying
Size Range Capacity

18.5 X 8.5 X 8 C 940 lbs. per tire

ST155/80R13 C 1100 lbs. per tire

Refer to tire side wall for correct tire pressure.

Caution:

1. To prevent damage to your utility trailer or towing vehicle,
tighten all fasteners before towing.

2. Your utility trailer is equipped with a totally grounded wire
harness. You must be sure the wire harness plug that comes
from the tow vehicle is grounded to the tow vehicle using the
white grounding wire.

3. Always secure (tie) your load down before towing.

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Tools Required for Assembly

9/16” Wrench / Socket

13/16” Wrench / Socket

7/8” Wrench / Socket
3/4” Wrench / Socket

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Assembly Instruction

Safety Chain

Insert a 3/8” X 1-1/4” hex bolt (Ref.#5) with 3/8” flat washer
(Ref.#16) and safety chain (Ref.#25) through the lower hole
on the front of the tongue. Secure with a 3/8” flat washer and
3/8” flange lock nut (Ref.#20). Repeat this procedure on the
opposite side of the tongue.

Coupler

Mount the coupler (Ref.#26) to the tongue using two (2) 1/2”
X 1” hex bolts (Ref.#10) to the front holes and one (1) 1/2” X
4” hex bolt (Ref.#6) in the rear hole of coupler. Secure with 1/
2” flange lock nuts (Ref.#21).

Axles/Springs

Mount the spring (Ref.#35) to the axle assembly using two
(2) 1/2” X 2-5/16” X 5-3/4” square u-bolts (Ref.#12) over the
spring clamp (Ref.#44) and spring. Secure this spring to the
axle assembly using a spring plate (Ref.#45) and four (4) 1/
2” flange lock nuts (Ref.#21).

Install the spring bracket bushings (Ref.#43) and 9/16” X 3­1/4” hex bolts (Ref.#8) into the rear frame spring shackle.
Secure with 9/16” hex nuts (Ref.#22). Hook the leaf spring
(Ref.#3) on the axle assembly over the bushing just installed.

Insert a 9/16” X 3-1/4” hex bolt in the eye of the leaf spring
and secure into the front frame spring shackle. Tighten all
four (4) bolts to secure the under carriage to the trailer.

Tires

Remove the stud thread protectors. Mount the tires (Ref.#30)
to the hubs (Ref.#34) using 1/2” lug nuts (Ref.#19).

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

SS1135 1400U BRAKE KIT (12” or 10” TIRE ONLY)
SSBK1136 FRONT STOP KIT
SSBK1137 RAMP KIT
SS1159 3-SIDE RAIL KIT
SS1160 4-SIDE RAIL KIT
SSBK1183 FRONT SHIELD
SSBK1184

MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL CHOCK KIT

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