User manual CHICAGO 2948

[. . . ] Maximum Capacity Payload Box Trailer Model 02948 asseMBly and oPeraTion insTruCTions 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. [. . . ] diagram. ) Secure the bottom of the Front Panel (A5) to the Trailer Bed (A4) and Frame Assembly (A1), using two Bolts, two Spring Washers, and two Nuts (3). Then secure the ends of the Front Panel to the ends of the Left Side Panel (A2) and Right Side Panel (A3), using eight Bolts, eight Spring Washers, and eight Nuts (3). diagram. ) 2. 3. 4. 5. SKU 02948 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 loCK Handle Tail GaTe (a6) loCK Handle leFT side Panel (a2) PronG PronG riGHT side Panel (a3) FraMe MounTinG sloT FraMe (a1) FraMe MounTinG sloT FiGure e 6. Raise the Lock Handles on the rear of the Left Side Panel (A2) and Right Side Panel (A3). Insert the Tail Gate between the Left Side Panel and Right Side Panel. Make sure the two Prongs at the bottom of the Tail Gate are inserted into the two Mounting Slots in the rear of the Frame (A1). Then, lower the Lock Handles to lock the Tail Gate in position. (see Figure e. ) oPeraTinG insTruCTions 1. Only use a 1-7/8" ball hitch (not included) on the towing vehicle. (see Figure F. ) noTe: To reduce friction between the hitch ball and Hitch Coupler (A14), apply a layer of heavy weight grease over the hitch ball. (see Figure F. ) CAUTION Care must be taken when backing up the Trailer; only back up the trailer on a straight path. If the Trailer is allowed to turn off the straight path while backing up, the Trailer could jackknife, causing severe damage to the trailer and to the towing vehicle. reV 05f SKU 02948 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 TriGGer "r" Pin Handle saFeTy Pin saFeTy CHain (a19) HiTCH CouPler (a14) adJusTMenT nuT ToWinG VeHiCle rear BuMPer or FraMe FiGure F 3. 4. 1-7/8" HiTCH Ball (noT inCluded) Temporarily remove the "R" Pin and Safety Pin. Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on the Handle. (see Figure F. ) With assistance, place the Coupler (A14) over the vehicle's hitch ball and pull back on the Trigger and push down on the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot. Pull up and down on the Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Coupler. There should be no play between the hitch ball and Coupler. iMPorTanT - If there is play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present: After unlocking the Handle, the Nut retaining plate (holding the adjusting nut in place) needs to be pressed back while the Nut is tightened. After Nut is tightened, the retaining plate needs to fit in place against the flats of the Nut to prevent it from moving. This adjustment should be done by 2 people. If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, the Handle will not lock. After the Adjustment Nut is properly adjusted, pull back on the Trigger and push down on the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot. [. . . ] eVery 2, 000 To 3, 000 Miles oF use, lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a heavy weight bearing grease. Follow the Bearing Packing Instructions as explained on page 5. After each Hub Assembly is reassembled, tighten the Castle Nut until the wheel starts spinning with slight resistance. Loosen the Castle Nut about 1/6 turn from this point. [. . . ]