etrailer e98874 User manual

e98874 - 24" x 60" Tilting - Folding Cargo Carrier
WARNING
Do not use product outside its intended use and application. Misapplication can result in damage and product failure.
Only use parts and hardware included. If parts are missing, contact etrailer for replacement(s).
Do not use product near flammable materials or open flame.
This product is not designed to withstand accidents. Products involved in an accident should be replaced immediately.
Do not modify the cargo carrier in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety, and
could affect the life of the product.
Always check for damaged or worn parts before using the cargo carrier. Broken parts will affect operation. Replace or
repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
Distribute load evenly. Uneven loads may cause the cargo carrier to tip, resulting in personal injury to the operator or
others.
Do not use carrier without securing pin in the main arm.
Use the cargo carrier on flat and level surfaces capable of supporting the cargo carrier and its maximum load.
When the product is not in use, store in a secure place out of the reach of children.
Do not exceed distributed load limit of 500 lbs.

STEP 1
Slide (2) basket halves [ 2 ] together with (2) connecting bars [ 3 ] . Align holes in basket half [ 2 ] with holes in
connecting bar [ 3 ] and thread M8 x 30 hex bolts [9] and M8 washers [ 8 ] into the connecting bars [ 3 ] . Once M8 x
30 hex bolts [9] are threaded through the connecting bars [ 3 ] , attach M8 washers [ 8 ] and M8 nylon lock nuts [ 10 ] .
Do not fully tighten.
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STEP 2
Insert main arm [1] between the brackets on each basket half [2]. Align (3) holes and connect with (3) M10 x 70 hex
bolts [12], M10 washers [11], and M10 nylon lock nuts [13]. Tighten M10 bolt assemblies and M8 bolt assemblies
from Step 1.
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STEP 3
Align the horizontal hole sets. Insert M16 x 80 hex bolt [14] with M16 Nylon Lock Nut [15] through the forward most
aligned hole of main arm [1] and Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank [4]. Tighten completely. Insert Pins [5] and Clips [6]
through rearmost aligned hole in main arm [1] and Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank [4] and the topmost hole of Fold Up -
Tilt Down Shank [4].
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How to Fold Up Cargo Carrier
• With the cargo carrier in the operating position, remove Pin connected through the Main Arm and the Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank.
• Pivot cargo carrier up wards toward the vehicle.
• Reinsert Pin through the lower hole of the Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank and the now aligned hole of the Main Arm. Insert Clip through Pin.
• Repeat process in reverse order to return cargo carrier to operating position.
How to Tilt Down the Cargo Carrier
• Verify that all cargo is secured to cargo carrier before proceeding with using the tilt down feature. Failure to do so could result in failure
of the cargo carrier, damage to cargo, or injury to the user.
• With the cargo carrier in the operating position, remove Pin connected through the Main Arm and the Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank. Set it
aside.
• While supporting cargo carrier's weight, remove Pin from top hole position on the Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank. DO NOT REMOVE PIN
WHILE CARGO CARRIER IS UNSUPPORTED. REMOVING PIN WHILE CARGO CARRIER IS UNSUPPORTED COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC
FAILURE OF THE CARGO CARRIER AND INJURY TO THE USER.
• Support the cargo carrier and slowly lower the cargo carrier into the tilt down position by pivoting it away from the vehicle. Access the
rear of the vehicle as needed.
• Repeat process in reverse order to return the cargo carrier to operating position.
STEP 4
Align the hole in the Fold Up - Tilt Down Shank [4] with the hole in the vehicle hitch. Secure with Thread Bolt [ 7 ] and Clip [ 6 ] .
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