CMi 5400 User manual

SINGLE AXLE GARDEN TRAILER
MODEL 5400
OWNER MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Country Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 104
Fredericktown, OH 43019
PH: 740-694-9926
FAX: [phone]

MODEL 5400 SINGLE AXLE TRAILER
I. INTRODU TION
The Model 5400 Single Axle Trailer is designed for rugged use and versatility. The
sideboards are removable from any side allowing unloading from any of the four sides.
By removing the four corner stakes the trailer can be converted into a flatbed.
AUTION
THIS TRAILER IS NOT FOR OVERHIGHWAY USE.
II. ASSEMBLY INSTRU TIONS (Refer to Exploded View)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1/2" wrench, 5/8” wrench, Pliers
HASIS ASSEMBLY (Refer to FIG. 1)
1. Attach the 2” square tongue (Item 9) to the axle holder (Item 1) using two each
5/16” x 1 1/2" bolts, 5/16” nuts and lock washers. Align the corresponding holes
and tighten the nuts as firmly as possible.
2. Install the two wheel assemblies onto the 3/4“ axles. Slide a 3/4“ washer onto the
axle and insert the 1/8” cotter pins.
3. Sealed Ball Bearings do not require greasing.
ATTA HING BED TO HASSIS
1. While holding bed between uprights on the chassis align the forward set of holes
located on the angle iron runners on the bottom side of the bed with the two holes
on the uprights of the axle holder. Once aligned, insert the 1/2 “ rod (Item 8)
through the axle holder and bed holes allowing the bed to pivot. Install cotter pin
through hole in 1/2" rod.
2. Install the front latch plate (item 14) to the front cross member of the bed
(underneath) using two each 5/16” x 1” bolts, 5/16” nuts and lock washers. Tighten
bolts firmly.
3. Push front of bed down until the latch plate installed in step 2 is secured by spring
loaded release lever. Pulling the lever toward the front should release the bed to its
dumping position. If the latching mechanism does not work freely, bending of the
latch plate may be required.
4. Install the four bed corner brackets (Item 20 & 21) by removing the four bolts located
at each corner of the bed and reinserting through the holes of each corner bracket.
Firmly secure using a 5/8” wrench.
5. Install the eight 1” x 6” wood boards by inserting each into the grooves of each
corner stake. Install the two middle angle iron stakes into the pockets located on
the side rail of the while hooking the top over the sideboard.
III. MAINTENAN E AND OPERATION INSTRU TIONS.
1. To perform a dumping operation, simply pull forward on the spring-loaded latch
located on the tongue.
AUTION
STAY LEAR OF THE BED WHEN RELEASING THE LAT H FOR DUMPING
2. Unloading can be accomplished from any side of the trailer by removing the
desired sideboard.
3. Sealed Ball Bearings do not require greasing.
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ITEM NO DES RIPTION PART NO QTY/UNIT
1 Axle Support 5400-1 1
3 16-6.50 x 8 Wheel & Tire 5400-3 2
4 1/8 otter Key 5400-4 3
5 3/4 inch Flat Washer 5400-5 2
6 1/2 inch Flat Washer 5400-6 1
8 1/2 inch Pivot Rod 5400-8 1
9 Tongue Assembly 5400-9 1
10 5/16 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 bolt/nut/washer 5400-10
11 Dump Lever 5400-11 1
12 3/8 levis Pin 5400-12 2
13 Dump Spring 5400-13 1
14 Dump atch 5400-14 1
15 Front Bed Rail 5400-15 1
16 5/16 x 1 1/2 bolt/nut/washer 5400-16 2
17 5 ft. Bed Frame 5400-17 1
18 7/16 Flat Washer 5400-18 4
19 7/16 x 3/4 Bolt 5400-19 4
20 Right Hand orner Stake 5400-20 2
21 Left Hand orner Stake 5400-21 2
22 5 ft. Floor Boards 5400-22 7
23 5 ft. Side Boards 5400-23 4
24 End Boards 5400-24 4
25 enter Support Stake 5400-25 2
FIG. 1
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WARRANTY POLICY
ountry Manufacturing, Inc., will, at its option, replace or repair, without charge to the original
purchaser any part or parts manufactured by it and found upon examination, to be DEFE TIVE
IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP if received for such examination within 90 days from
date of original purchase.
Damage resulting from accident, abuse or neglect are conditions under which warranty cannot
be claimed. Nor will warranty apply to damage resulting from failure to follow the Manufacturer’s
instruction for operation and maintenance nor from the improper selection of a particular
application.
All transportation charges on, and damages and loss incurred in connection with the
transportation of, parts submitted for replacement or repair under this WARRANTY shall be
borne by the purchaser.
No other warranties, guarantees, or liabilities, either implied or expressed, will be the
responsibility of ountry Manufacturing, Inc.
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