40" X 48" ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILER KIT
Owner’s Manual
40" X 48" ALUMINUM UTILITY TRAILER KIT
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsi-
ble manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a 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 use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before assembly. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury.
• Do not assemble the trailer where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Assembly can create sparks, which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while assembling the trailer. Do not
allow children to play on the trailer.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your assembly area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your
view and may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert; watch what you are doing, and use common sense when assembling and towing
the trailer. Do not assemble or tow with the trailer while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
• Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry during assembly. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught between parts.
• During assembly, use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Use
a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, gloves, and hearing
protection when appropriate.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Before each use, always examine the trailer for proper tire condition and air pressure,
damaged Tail Lights, damaged Side Running Lights, loose bolts and nuts, structural cracks,
bends and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Do not use the Trailer even
if minor damage appears.
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• Before each use, always attach the Safety Chains of the trailer to the towing vehicle. Make
sure the Safety Chains are attached to the towing vehicle with the equal length at each side.
Do not allow the Safety Chains to drag on the ground.
• Always check to make sure the payload being transported properly and safely secured in the
trailer. Load the Trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the Axle.
• Make sure the towing vehicle is capable of towing this trailer and its payload. Make sure the
hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the Trailer and its payload. The towing
capacity of the hitch is typically stamped on the hitch drawbar.
• Make sure the hitch coupler and the vehicle’s Ball Hitch (not included) are of equal mating
size (2in.) 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. Excess speed is a major cause of
vehicle-trailer accidents.
• The Tail Light Bulbs supplied with this trailer are for a 12 Volt DC electrical system only. Do
not attempt to power the Light Bulbs with any other type or voltage electrical current.
• Whenever possible, park the trailers on a flat, level, paved surface and chock both tries to
keep the trailer from accidently moving.
• Before attempting to fold up the trailer, make sure it is on a flat, level, solid surface and chock
both tires.
• DO NOT exceed the 1715 pound weight capacity.
• DO NOT allow anyone to ride in the towed vehicle or on the trailer.
• The coupler must be properly secured to the hitch ball. After assembly and attachment, pull
up and down on the hitch coupler to make sure the hitch ball is snug in the hitch coupler. If
the coupler is not secured properly, it could come loose while the trailer is in motion, causing
property damage, serious personal injury or even death.
• Make wide turns when towing a loaded trailer, avoiding both sharp turns and U-turns. Turning
too sharply can cause damage to the trailer and/or the tow vehicle.
Assembly Instructions
Warning:
• Beams have sharp edges. Wear work gloves to prevent cuts on hands and fingers.
• Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles.
Read the following instructions step-by-step for easy assembly according to the complete parts
and hardware list. Also be sure to read the licensing notice at the end.
NOTE:
• The trailer parts are called out by standing at the rear of the trailer looking forward toward the
coupler (left & right).
• Do not fully tighten any nuts and bolts until the entire trailer is assembled. Installing the
plywood deck (not included) is the last step after tightening all the nuts and bolts.
1. Open the boxes and check the contents of the two boxes to ensure that all parts are present:
Box 1
1 hardware kit
2 wheels
2 fenders
2 fender brackets
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2 leaf springs
2 hubs
1 coupler
1 safety chain
3 cross members
1 axle
Box 2
1 tow bar
2 side rails
