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Page 3 - Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer
Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer Model No. 0220 Sears Item No. 123.24201 WARNING This User’s Manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer. You must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer. You must follow all safety precautions and instructions. For part...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents SeCTIoN 1: SAFeTy INFoRMATIoN 7 SeCTIoN 2: TRAIleR PARTS & HARdWARe 11 SeCTIoN 3: FIRST-TIMe SeT-UP ReqUIReMeNTS 12 SeCTIoN 4: TRAIleR SeTUP 17 SeCTIoN 5: CoUPlING To THe ToW VeHICle 19 5.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19 5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19 5....
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Page 7 - INFoRMATIoN; SIGNAl WoRdS; Warning labels & locations
SeCTIoN 1: SAFeTy INFoRMATIoN SIGNAl WoRdS Warning Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. Caution Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor or moderate injury if the warning is ignored. The level of risk is indicated...
Page 8 - Securely latching the Trailer Gate; CAUTION; AdverTenCiA; WArninG
The proper tightness (torque) for lug nuts is 95-120 ft./lb. Do not exceed 120 ft./lb. Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use a lug wrench (from your tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can. Then have a service garage or trailer dealer tight...
Page 10 - ball and Hitch Size
0 Patent Advisory NATM Compliance Tire and loading Information 7 8 Always check tire pressure to ensure optimum life and performance from your tires. The tires that came with your trailer should have a tire pressure of 80 psi. Sears, Roebuck and Co. cannot be held responsible for damages caused by u...
Page 11 - PARTS LIST; HARdWARe; HARdWARe IdeNTIFIeR
PARTS LIST Id description qty AA Gate/Ramp 2 AB Hand Crank 1 AC 2” x 4” Distance Indicator (Do Not Discard) 1 AD Locking Pin w/ Lanyard (Connected) 1 AE Cotter Key (Connected) 1 TOOLS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED) 1. 13/16” Lug Wrench or Tire Iron (For changing Tires and periodic tightening of Lug Nuts). Se...
Page 12 - lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, Torque Requirements
• Before towing the Trailer, you must ensure the lug nuts are tightened to the proper torque. • The torque requirements for the lug Nuts are 95 - 120 ft./lb . Do not exceed 120 ft./lb of torque. Tighten the lug Nuts in the sequence below before you leave the dealer. lug Nuts: Tightening Sequence, To...
Page 13 - Connecting Temporary license Plate; Connecting the electrical Cables
If your state requires a temporary license on your trailer, secure the license to the license plate holder located on the left blinker before towing your trailer home. Connecting Temporary license Plate Note: For all inquiries regarding trailer title and registration, please contact your local Depar...
Page 14 - TRAIleR SeTUP
SeCTIoN 4: TRAIleR SeTUP Hardware Used: *Not actual size Before towing your trailer home you must first unfold it and assemble the front and rear panels. *Ab WARNING Do NOT tow trailer in folded position. Trailer will tip and fall over causing property damage and possible injury to other motorists a...
Page 16 - Ae
4.7 Remove the Cotter Key (Ae) from the locking Pin (Ad) and insert the locking Pin into the bed Pin Retainer and through the Tongue . 4.8 Secure the locking Pin (Ad) in place with the Cotter Key (Ae) . CAUTION ALWAYS tow the Trailer with Locking Pin and Cotter Key in place through Trailer bed and T...
Page 19 - ATTACHING THe TRAIleR To ToW VeHICle
SeCTIoN 5: CoUPlING To THe ToW VeHICle you must follow all of the safety precautions and instructions in this manual to ensure safety of persons, cargo, and satisfactory life of the trailer. 5.1 Warning: Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch If the vehicle or hitch is not properly selected and mat...
Page 24 - CHeCKING & CHANGING TIReS
6.1 determining Correct load limit – Trailer 6.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or less 1. Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.,” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. 3. Determine the comb...
Page 36 - LOADING THE CARGO
SeCTIoN 7: loAdING THe TRAIleR Improper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. To safely load a trailer, you must consider: • Overall load weight; • Load weight distribution; • Proper tongue weight; and • Securing the load properly. To determine that you have loaded the trailer within its...
Page 41 - SeCTIoN 8: CHeCK TRAIleR; MAKe ReGUlAR SToPS
8.1 before Towing, double Check All These Items: • Tires, wheels and lug nuts (see the section “Breaking in New Trailer“ and the section “Tire & Safety Information“. • Coupler secured and locked (see the section “Coupling to the Tow Vehicle”) • Safety chains properly rigged to tow vehicle, not t...
Page 43 - lUG NUTS & TIRe PReSSURe
SeCTIoN 9: bReAKING IN A NeW TRAIleR lUG NUTS & TIRe PReSSURe 9.1 Retightening lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles Wheel lugs can shift and settle quickly after being first assembled, and must be checked after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and after any impact. Failure to perform ...
Page 44 - SeCTIoN 10: MAINTeNANCe
SeCTIoN 10: MAINTeNANCe INSPeCTIoN, SeRVICe & MAINTeNANCe 10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation. If you cannot or are unsure how to perform the items listed here, have your dea...
Page 52 - Bed Frame
b A bb b C bl b T b T b T b T b S b J b J b J b J b J b I b I b I b I b I b S b W bx b J b I d F by b Z FA d T d T Id Part No. d escription BA 1026464 Diamond Plate Side Panel BB 1016476 Tail Light (Left) BC 1010045 Reflector Light BI 1025184 3/8”-16 x 2 1/2” Hex Bolt BJ 300013 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut BL...
Page 54 - Axle
by CZ by CZ CC CF CF C e C d CG CA CP CA C o CI CH CJ CK C l C q CR CS C y by CV CT CU C x CW C l C y CM CM CM CM (4) Id Part No. d escription BY 1025180 1/2”-13 Nylock Nut CA 1025181 1/2”-13 x 6” Hex Bolt CC 1022781 3/8” U-Bolt CD 1027274 Leaf Spring CE 1026130 Leaf Spring Bracket CF 1009889 9/16” ...
Page 55 - Miscellaneous Parts
AC ee ed e C A d A e A b Id Part No. d escription AB 1032680 Hand Crank AC 1025072 2” x 4” x 63” Distance Indicator AD 1025051 Locking Pin w/ Lanyard AE 1016242 3” Cotter Key DG 1014296 #10 x 3/4” Self-T apping Screw EA 1026123 Gate W eldment EB 1024910 Diamond Plate EC 1023448 Left Decking (W ide) ...
Page 56 - limited Warranty on Craftsman Fold-Up Trailer
SeCTIoN 12: WARRANTy INFoRMATIoN limited Warranty on Craftsman Fold-Up Trailer When operated and maintained according to all supplied product instructions, if the following components of this Craftsman Fold-Up Trailer fail due to defects in material or workmanship within the time periods listed belo...