Craftsman 123.24201 User manual

Metal FoBd-Up Utility Traiter
Moden No. 0220 _;,,_,;_:_,
Sears Item No. 123.24201 '_
User's Manual and Maintenance _de
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Call 8:00 a m to 6:00 p m Monday throt]_i_Jay (C_ntrai Standard Time)
Store this manual in the glove compartment of you_ tow vehicle
Z/y_Warning: lTor safe opeiation of this trailer, be sure to read all
instructions and warnings T:Failure to follow instructions and
warnings could result in ptope_ty damage, serious injmy and death
Instruction No 1028211 5/14/2007

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Craftsman Metal Fold-Up Utility Trailer'
Model No, 0220
Sears Item Nor 123o24201
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' parts and se_vice, call our customer service line at: 1-800-422-3865
NHTSA Notification Statement:
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a c_ash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately intbrm the National Highway balTic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lifetime Products
IfNHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may oIder a recall and remedy
campaign, However; NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, Sears, or Lifetime Products.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety lqotIine toll-flee at 1-
888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http:!iwww.safeca[ gov; or write to:
Administt-ator; NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle satiety flora http:/!www.safecar gov
Calt 1-800-422-3865 to reach our Customer Service line,
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Table of Cbntents .............................................
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7
SECTION 2: TIL, klLER PARTS & HARDWARE 1I
SECTION 3: FIRST-TIME SET, UP REQUIREMENTS 12
SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17
SECTION 5: COUPLING TO TIlE TOW VEH ICLE 19
5,1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19
5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19
E2,1 Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler 19
5,2 1 1 Bejbre coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 20
5 2 1 2 Prepare the coupler and hitch 20
5 2 1,3 Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle 20
.52 t 4 R(qging the _q['ety chain_ 21
5 2 t 5Comwcting the electrical cables 22
52 t 6 Uncoupling the Trailer' 2.3
;ECTION 6: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION 24
6ol Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer 24
6,1.1 Trailers 10,000 Poltttd_" GVWR or Less 24
6°2 Determining Cor'rect Load Limit - Tow Vehicle 24
6.3 Glossary of Tire Termiuology 24
6°4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on tt 27
6.4,1 Safety fir_t-Basie tire maintenance 28
6,4,2 Finding your vehicle'_ recommended tire pressure and load limits 28
6,,4o3 Understanding tire pressure and load limits 28
6.4,4 Checking tire pressure 29
6o4_5 Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure r29
6.4,6 Tiresize 29
6°4, 7 Tire tread 30
6.4,8 Tire balance and wheel aligttment 30
6,4.9 17re repair 30
6,4, I0 Tire Fundamentals ,30
6"4 10 1 hformation on Pas-senger Vehicle ?Tres 30
6 4 102 UTQGS lrfbtmation 32
6 4 10.3 Additional Information on Light 7)'uck Tires 32
6.4.11 Tire SafeO' Tips 3,3
6 4 11 t Preventing Tire Damage 33
6 4 11 2 Tire SafeO Check/£st .33
6.5 Changing a Flat Tire 33
6.6 Checking the Tire Pressure 35
_ECTION 7: LOADING THE TRAILER 36
7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT 38
ZLt Checking Tongue Weight -_- Ushtg a lever and bathroom scale ,38
7.2 Securing the Cargo 38
ZZt Loading Cargo ,38
7.2.1.1 Preparin_ the Trailer for Loadin_ 39i
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721,2 l.oading the Trailer 39i
SECTION 8: CHECK TRAILER BEI ORE &DURING TOWING
SECTION 9: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts
10,2 Inspection and Service Instructions
IO.,Z1 Axle Bolts', I*¥ame, Su,_pension, & Structure
10.2.2 Trailer Structure
I0,2 2 t Fa_tener:s and Flame Members
t0 22 2 Welds
1&2.3 Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle
10 2 3 t Coupler and Balt
lOoZ4 t,anding Leg or Jack
llLZ5 Lightv attd Signals"
lO.Z6 ITres
lgL2o7 Wheel Ritns
lO.Z8 tVheels, Bearing_ attd I.ug Nttt_
tO .28 t Um'ealed Bearing_ (tfub_)
10.2,,9 i_ug Nttts (Bolls')
I O.Z t O Sus_pen._ion
SECTION 11: EXPLODED TRAILER VIEWS
SECTION 12: \VARRANTY INFORMAlION
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SECTION 1: SAFETY
INFORMATION
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
i/_k The safety information in this t
manual is denoted by the safety
alert symbol:
The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words:
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,
[e-order them fi"omCustome_ Service:
Ifa label becomes unreadable, you can
1-800-422-3865
Warning Labels &Locations

OLug Nuts and Tire Pressure
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control Before towing, you must CHECK;
1 Tire pressure and tread
2 Tires and wheels for damage
3 Lug nuts for tightness
For new and remounted wheels,
retighfen tug nuts at the first
10, 25 and 50 m_les o_ driving
© 2002 NAT_1
ReL0rder #1025343
The proper tighmess (torque) for lug nuts is 95-120 ftilb. Do not exceed 120 R/lb
Use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts. If you do not have a torque wrench, use
a Iug wrench (from your tow vehicle) and tighten the nuts as much as you can Then
have a service garage or' trailer dealer tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque See
the section on Tire and Safety Information fo_ more details concerning tire safety
Lug nuts are also prone to loosen after first being assembled When driving a new
trailer (or after wheels have been remounted), check to make sure they are tight after
the fi_st 10, 25 and 50 mites of driving and before each _ow thereafter
Failure to perfbrm this check can result in a wheel parting from tire trailer and a crash,
leading to death or serious injury
Securely Latching the Trailer Gate
CAUTION Ensure the trailer gates are secure during towing Failure
to insert gates securely could result in the toad separating
from the trailer causing serious property damage, person-
al injury and death.
Re-order # I012296
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Assist Wheel Caution
Always keep tireAssist Wheel up when loading, unloadin
CAUTION ZE
AI WAYS load and tow the Trailer.... _,=_)_'_['__ | ..... _' 1_1
pcrmarmnl damaze to _,geAssis_ Wheel _\ _., ] _.
Pari #i 024838
or towing the Trailer,
CAUnONZ1
Part #1025229
Part # 1025229

Coupler, Load Weight and Distribution and Electrical
Connections
[_ :PI; '_WARNING;: ::l
Re-order #1024843
Loads can suddenly move or topple, which can result in death ol selious injuly
Overloaded uaiters and imprope_ tongue weight can result in loss of control of the
trailer Ensme the trailer is coupled correctly and the chains are crossed over each othm:
Ensure the toad is tied securely and doesn't exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Ensure the elecuical connections are tightly fitted and functioning properly Ahvays
check b_eak lights and turn signals before each tow
Watch for pinch
points while
folding or
deploying trailer
as serious iniury
could occur.
Part fl1025112
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Pinch Point Warning
Ahvays use the
Hand Crank
when tolding
and deploying
Trailer Ensure
others keep a safe
distance to avoid
any potential
pinch points
®Folded Trailer Warning
NEVER tow
]railer while in
folded position
Failme to heed this
warning may void
warrm_ and could
result in properly
damage, serious
injury or' death.
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"t'[OU Carl stoie
the rraile_ in
fblded position,
but do NOr tow
the Trailer while
it's tbIded The
1-railel may tip
ove_ Jesulting in
property damage,
serious injmy or
death

©Tire and Loading Information
No re_orders
Always check tire pressure to ensure optimum Iife and perfomlance from your tires
-Filetires tbat came with your trailer should have a tire pressure of 80 psi Sears,
Roebuck and Co, cannot be held responsible ['or damages caused by uneven tread
wear and blow outs from an under-inflated or overqnflated tire
]-he Trailer and load should never' exceed tile Gross Vehicle Weight (G VW).
Whenever loading tile traileh always cheek to see if you're within this timit See the
section on Loading the Trailer for infomlation regarding how to check
This sdeker also displays your Vehicle Identification Numbel (VtN) in the bottom,
left-hand comer
NATM Compliance
Re-order #1014245
Your trailer is in compliance with the
guidelines of the National Association of
Traiter Manufacturers Your trai_er has its
own unique number Note: This is not
,our Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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OBall and Hitch Size
Patent Advisory
HVETI_I_om_O_)UCTS
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No re_orders
This sticker' displays the various patents
applicable to the _railer:
Your' new trailer comes with a 2qnch coupler The ball
on the tow vehicle must be 2 inches in diameter: An
incorrect ball size can cause the sepmation of the trailer
from the tow vehicle resulting in possible property
damage, serious injury and death, Re-order #1013499
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