Long Chih Industries LCI-851T User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
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DIY
TRAILER KIT
SPECIFICATION:
Item No.:LCI-85IT
Bed frar:'e;' 4' x8'
Over length: 134/1
Shipping weight: 216 LBS
Max. load capacity:
990 LBS
Tire: 4.8-8
(8) tubeless, 4 PR
Wheel: 4 bolt demountable
Coupler capacity:
class 1, 2000 LBS. max gross load. fit for 1-7/8" ball
GAWR: 1180 LBS with 4.80-8 (B) tires 8 x 3.75 rims at 60 PSI cold
GVWR: 1180 LBS
Long Chih Industries

LCI-851T TRAILER PARTS LIST
PARTS NO.
QTY DESCRIPTION
:PART NO.
QTY
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NO. DESCRIPTION
PART NO. 30R 1Right Caster Base B1202
31 2
Grease Fitting B1301
lFL 1
Front Left Side Rail
AOll1 32
1Hex Handle 01201
lFR 1
Front Right Side Rail
AOl12
lRL 1
Rear Left Side Rail
A0113
lRR 1Rear Right Side Rail A0114
2 6
Cross Member A0205
32Connecting Rail A0307
4 2 Fixing Metal
A0403
5 1 Towbar A0505
HARDWARE
61Connecting Plate
00203
7 1 Coupler C0101 A
51
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt 105EH
81Safety Chain C0201 B28
3/8" xl" Bo It
107EH
91
Y2 "L" Latch 00301 C1
3/8" x 1 Y2" Bolt
111 EH
10 2Rotation Plate 00401 04
3/8" xl" Carriage Bolt
107EC
11 L1
Left Rotation Plate
00402
F1
1/2" x 4" Bolt
123GH
11 R 1 Right Rotation Plate
00403
G4
9/16" x 3'4" Bolt 121HH
12L
1
Left Spring Hanger B0103 H88
3/8" Nylon Nut
202E
12R 1Right Spring Hanger B0104 I5
3/8" Hex Nut
201E
13 4Caster
Bl101
J1
1/2" Nylon Nut
202G
14 2Spring Plate B0401 K4
9/16" Nylon Nut 201H
15 2Spring B0301 L8Tire
Nut
205G
16 1Axle B0602 M2Castle
Nut
204J
17
4U
Bolt
B0501 N12
3/8" Spring Washer
302E
18 2Hub B0801 01
3/8" Flat Washer
301E
19 2
Tire/Rim Assembly B0701 P2
3/4" Flat Washer
301J
20 2Bearing B0901 Q 2
5/32" Cotter Pin
401
21 2Dust
Cap
Bl001
S13mm RPin
402Ft
22 2Fender
00502
T44mm Self Tapping Screw 50 1
23 2Fender
Seat
00601 U12mm RPin 40201
24 2Side Running Light 00701 W1
1/4" Self Tapping Screw 502l
25 8Stake Clamp 00801 X1
3/8" x 2" Bolt
26 2Tail Light Bracket 00901
27 1License Plate Bracket
01002
28L
1
Left Tail Light
01102
28R 1Right Tail Light 01101
29 1Safety Pin C0301
30L
1
Left Caster Base B1201
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Read the instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step for easy assembly. You'll find
acomplete parts list
on the previous page. Average assembly time is approximately 5hrs.
You'll need the following tools to assemble your Folding Trailer Kit.
TOOLS NEEDED:
9/16" box end wrench
9/16" open end wrench
3/4" socket or lug wrench
Electric
Drill or hand drill
(for installing plywood base)
Pliers
Channel lock pliers
Screwdriver
.;
NOTE:
1. In assembling trailer parts, they are identified by standing at rear of trailer
and looking
toward tongue.
2. Do not fully tighten bolts and nuts until the trailer is completely assembled.
Installing the
3/4/1 plywood base, which you will have to supply, is the last
step after tightening down all the nuts and bolts. All the nuts and bolts
should be checked periodically for tightness
.... and you should retighten the
lug bolts on the wheels after the first 20 miles of use.
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STEP 1
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY
DESCRIPTION
1FL
1Front left side
rail j
1FR 1Front
right side
rail
23
Cross Member
10 2Rotation Plate
25 2Stake Clamp
A10
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt
B 4 3/8" x 1" Bolt
H14
3/8" Nylon Nut
STEP 2
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY DESCRIPTION
32Connecting rail
42
Fixing metal
A2
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt
B6
3/8" x 1" Bolt
H8
3/8" Nylon Nut
STEP 1
1. Layout front side rails (lFL, 1FR), cross member (2) as
shown.
2. Assemble (1 FL, 1FR, 2), stake clamps (25), rotation
plates (10) by using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts, nylon nuts (A.H.),
3/8" x 1" bolts, 3/8" nylon nuts (B.H.).
NOTICE:
The front section cross member must fit in the rear holes
of side rail (1 FL, 1FR). Use bolt/nut sets (A.H.). and
(B.H.) as illustrated.
STEP 2
1. Parts
(4,4) are to be mounted on the bottom of (2), by
using 3/8" x 1" (B) bolt and 3/8" nylon nuts (H).
2. Assemble connecting rail (3, 3)
to side rail \lFL, 1FR)
by using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts, nylon nuts (A.H.), 3/8" x 1"
bolts, 3/8" nylon nuts (B.H.) as shown in diagram.
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STEP 3
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY DESCRIPTION
51Towbar
6 1 Connecting Plate
91 L Latch
B 4
3/8" xl" Bolt
F1 1/2" x 4 Bolt
H4
3/8" Nylon Nut
J1
1/2" Nylon Nut
S1
3mm RPin
32 1Hex Handle
STEP 4
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY
DESCRIPTION
lRL 1Rear
left side
rail
1RR 1Rear
right side
rail
2 3
Cross Member
11 L 1
Left Rotation
Plate
11 R1Right Rotation
Plate
25 2Stake Clamp
A12
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt
B4
3/8" x 1" Bolt
H16
3/8" Nylon Nut
STEP 3
1. Assemble towbar (5) to fixing metal (4L, 4R) by inserting
1/2" x 4" bolt (F) through rear hole of towbar (5). and
insert "L" latch (9) through front hole of fixing metal
(4L,
4R) then fix the "L" latch (9) by using item (S) "R"
pin.
2. Put connecting plate (6) on towbar (5) as diagram shown
then screw
it by using hex handle (32) and 3/8 x 1 bolt,
3/8 nylon nut (B.H).
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STEP 4
1. Layout rear side rail (1RL, lRRl. cross member (2) as
shown.
2. Assemble
(1 RL, 1RR, 2) stake clamps (25). rotation
plates (11) by 'using 3/8" x 3/4 ~ !:>olts, nylon nuts (A.H.)
3/8" x 1" bolts, 3/8" nylon nuts (B.H.).
NOTICE:
The rear section cross member must fit in the rear holes of
side rail (1 RL, 1RR). Use bolt/nut sets (A.H.) and (B.H.)
as illustrated.
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STEP 5
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY
DESCRIPTION
A2
3/8" x 3/4" Salt
H 2
3/8" Nylon Nut
STEP 5
1. Assemble front portion (step 3) and rear portion (step 4)
using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts, 3/8" nylon nuts (A.H.) as dia-
gram 1shown. Do
not over tighten nuts.
2. Fold trailer as shown in illustration 2.
STEP 6
PARTS NEEDED
NO. OTY
DESCRIPTION
12L 1No. 12L labelled
on part
12R 1No. 12R labelled
on part
13 4Caster
with Hex
Nut and Spring
Washer
30L 1
Left Caster Sase
30R 1Right Caster Base
B10 3/8" x 1" Bolt
H10 3/8" Nylon Nut
B.H
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STEP 6
1. Assemble (12L, 12R) to front side rail (1FL, 1FR) by using 3/8" x 1" bolt, and 3/8" nuts (S.H.) as
shown.
2. Assemble caster
base (30L, 30R) to spring hanger (12 L, 12 R) by using 3/8" x 1" bolt, nut (S.H.)
3. Fix caster (13) to caster base (30L, 30R) by using 3/8" hex nut and spring washer.
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STEP 7.
1. Assemble fender seat (23) to caster base (12L, 12R) by using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts, 3/8" n~ts (A.H.)
then
fix fender (22) to fender seat (23) by using 3/8" x 3/4" bolts, 3/8" nylon nuts (A.H.)
2. Tighten spring (15) to
caster base (12L,12R) by using 9/16"x3-1/4" bolt (G) and 9/16" nylon
nut (K)
3. Place axle (16), on top of spring (15). Put spring plates (14) under spring using "U" bolt (17) pass
through axle (16). spring (15) and spring plates (14) then lock with 3/8" spring washer (N) and nylon
nuts (H).
STEP 7
PARTS NEEDED
NO.
OTY DESCRIPTION
14 2Spring Plate
15 2Spring
16 1
Axle
17 4U Bolt
22 2Fender
23
2Fender Seat
A8
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt
G 4 9/16" x3%" Bolt
H 16 3/8" Nylon Nut
K4
9/16" Nylon Nut
N 8
3/8" Spring
Washer
STEP 8
PARTS NEEDED
NO.
OTY DESCRIPTION
18 2
Hub
19 2Tire
20 2Bearing
21 2Dus, Cap
31 2
Grease Fitting
L 8 Tire
Nut
P 2
3/4" Flat Washer
02
5/32" Cotter Pin
M2Castle
Nut
STEP 8
1. Carefully slide hubs (18) over spindles at each end of axle
and push on
outer bearings (20) and 3/4" flat washer (PI,
then castle nuts (M). tighten
them snugly.
NOTE: BACK OFF SLIGHTLY A LITTLE BIT SO THAT
WHEEL CAN JUST SPIN FREELY.
2. Push a 5/32" cotter pin (Q) through the hole in end of the
spindles then spread
cotter pin, 1/4 fill the dust cap (21)
with automotive grease then press it onto hub. Fix grease
fitting (31) on dust cap (21)
3. Put tire/wheel assembly (19) on hub set (18). then lock
with four lug nuts (L) tighten with socket or lug wrench
to 90FT-LBS (very tight).
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STEP 9
PARTS NEEDED
NO.
QTY
DESCRIPTION
7 1 Coupler
81Safety Chain
24 2Side Running
Light
25
4Stake Clamp
26 2Tail Light Bracket
27 1License Bracket
28L 1 Left Tail Light
28R
1Right TaiILight
29 1Safety Pin
A17
3/8" x 3/4" Bolt
C 1
3/8" x 1'/2' Bolt
D 4
3/8" x 1" Carriage
Bolt
H
18 3/8" Nylon Nut
I4
3/8" Hex Nut
N4
3/8" Spring
Washer
01
3/8" Flat Washer
T 4 4mm Self Tapping
Screw
U1
2mm RPin
STEP 9
1. "Extend trailer bed to full length by lifting upper section
1800towards rear
of trai ler."
2. Bolt coupler (7) to towbar (5) with two sets of 3/8" x
3/4" bolt, 3/8" nuts (A.H.) on each side. Attach safety
chain (8)
with 3/8" x 1-1/2" bolt (C) by passing tow bar,
then go through the center link of the chain, lock with
3/8" flat washer (0) and 3/8" nut (H).
3. Insert safety pin (29) through the hole of coupler trigger
then
fix it by using Rpin (U).
4. Attach each 2 sets of stake clamps (25) to front and rear
cross members by using two sets of 3/8" x 3/4" bolts.
5. Attach side running light (24) by taking the lense off
light, then run wire lead through the center hole of
side rail, then lock light to rail with two self tapping
screws (T) on each side.
6. Assemble taiI light bracket (26) to· rear end of side rai I
(1 RL, 1R R) by using 3/8" x 3/4" bolt and 3/8" nut
(A.H.) then install license plate bracket (27) and left tail
light (28L) (with clear lense for light) with nuts then
install right
taillight (28R).
7. Tighten rear section frame to caster base (12 L, 12 R) by
using two sets of 3/8" x 1" carriage bolt (0), 3/8" hex
nut (1) and spring washer (N) on each side (see diagram).
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STEP 10
TRAILER LIGHT KIT
WIRING DIAGRAM AND INSTRUCTION
Check alignment of all parts and install the 4-wire vehicle connector in the trunk area of your car. Locate
the
connector plug near the hitch ball and layout wires. Connect the white ground wire to the frame or
body of the car; connect the brown wire to the tail light by stripping, wrapping and taping connector;
similarly connect the yellow wire to the left signal and stop light wire and the green wire to the right
signal and stop light wire. Some foreign vehicles may require an adaptor to convert their 5 wire sys-
tem to wire vehicle connector.
Tail license ilium
Running lite (Brown)
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V<
Wire
(From light)
Leave 16" of excess w;r.
here (on both ,idal
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8<own
1]
L.H Stop &Turn (Vellow)
R.H 5t"" &Tum (0_1
Brown
WireChp
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Green
Red
_Wire
(From light)
1. Attach white ground wire at plug end of wiring harness to the small hole in right tongue with safety
tapping screw.
2. Leave
about 18" of wire beyond the coupler and layout wire on the inside of right tongue to the
side rail
joint (as shown), then from this joint, split the yellow/brown wire and green/brown wire.
Make yellow/brown go through cross member to left running light, make green/brown wire go to the
right running light.
3. Connect the wire lead from the running lights to the brown wire on each side with the wire con-
nector. Use pliers to squeeze the connector closed.
4. Push
on wire clips to hold wires down the side rails of the trailer.
5. Cut yellow/brown and green/brown wires to appropriate lengths and strip ends of wires ,%".
6. Make taillight connections as per color code:
Left side Right side
Yellow-Red wire Green-Red wire
Brown-Two black wires Brown-Two black wires
7. Or insert
wire in color coded holes in rear of taillights.
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STEP 11
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1. "Unscrew carriage bolt from rear section side rails. Fold
rear section over
front ,section and secure with carriage
bolts."
2. Tilt trailer onto casters base, remove 1 bolt from cross
member and
fold tongue down.
Note:
To
prevent casters from being broken, do not allow the
trailer to roll
While it is standing on the caster.
IMPORTANT
Please apply the attached
"STICKER NOTICE"
to the
towbar as shown.
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STEP 12
Available Accessories
*Spare tire (Not included)
*Spare tire holder (Not included)
STEP 13
Available Accessories
*Trailer stand (Not included)
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1\ bolt
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nut
1. As shown in diagram drill all holes with ahigh speed Drill Bit.
2. Use 3/8" cross head bolt, 3/8" flat washer, spring washer and 3/8" hex nut to mount
floor tight to frame.
STEP 14
PARTS NEEDED
3(4" x 48" x 48" Plywood (not
included)
3/8" Cross Head Bolt (not included)
3/8" Flat Washer (not included)
3/8" Spring Washer (not included)
3/8" Nut (not included)
STEP 14

STEP 15
PARTS NEEDED
OTY
1.6 x3.5 x27 wooden strip (not 8
included)
0.75 x3.5 x
48 wooden strip (not
6
included)
0.75 x3.5 x94.5 wooden strip 6
(not included)
0.157 x 2 x 2 x 3.5 Steel Angle 4
(not included)
3/8" x 1-3/4" Hex Bolt (not
16
included)
3/8" x 2-3/8" Hex Bolt (not
8
included)
3/8" x 3-3/8" Hex Bolt (not
48
included)
3/8" Spring Washer (not included) 72
3/8" Flat Washer (not included) 112
3/8" Hex Nut (not included) 72
STEP 15
1. Cut side rails, front end rails and back end
rai
Is to the sizes indicated in drawing and
drill mounting holes where indicated.
2. Cut stakes to size indicated in drawings.
3. Sand and finish all side, front and back rails
and stakes if desired. Next, as shown in
drawings, dri II all holes with ahigh speed
drill bit. For placement of your bottom
holes, place stakes in stake ppckets and
mark hole location with apencil. Note:
these holes should
not be countersunk. Then
using a
3/4" power wood bit, dri II a 1/2"
deep hole into each of your top three 5/16"
holes. This will allow you to countersink
your stake hardware.
STEP 15 continued on
next page (14).
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4. Mount side rails and end rai Is to stakes by using 5/16" x 2-1/2" cross head bolts, flat washer and
5/16" nuts.
5. Fasten
the stakes to the stake poCkets by using 3/8" x 2" hex bolts, spring washer and 3/8" nuts.
6. Fasten connecting plate Aand connecting plate B
to side rails and end rails by using 5/16" x 1" cross
head bolts and
nuts as diagram shown.
NOTE: For quick folding purposes, you may not
want to bolt down the stakes permanently to the side pockets.
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SPECIAL NOTICE FOR COUPLER
Only use a 1-7/8" ball hitch on your towing vehicle. Pull trigger and lift handle. Place
coupler over trailer hitch ball and push down on handle until trigger locks in slot.
Pull up and down on the coupler
to insure the ball is fitting snugly in the coupler. There
should
be no play between the ball and coupler. If there is play, tighten the adjustment
nut until no play is present. If the nut is too tight, the handle will not lock.
NOTE:
To reduce friction between the ball hitch and coupler, apply alayer of multi-
purpose lithium grease over ball hitch. Wipe off excess grease when not in use to avoid
staining clothes.
PIN
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT NUT
1·7/8"
TRAILER LICENSING NOTICE
Some states may consider that this trailer kit is aspecially constructed or homemade
vehicle
for registration, licensing and/or titling purposes.
The M.C.O. (Manufacturer's Certificate
of Origin) supplied with your trailer should be
filled out and signed by the dealer transferring ownership to you.
When licensing your trailer, you will need the signed M.C.O. apurchase invoice, cash
register receipt, or bill of sale showing the purchase and retail sales tax or use tax collection
by the retailer.
Take these
to your local Department of Motor Vehicle and upon payment of the appro-
priate State
fees, you will be issued a title, registration and license plate (if required). Some
states will require inspection of the assembled and finished trailer kit before issuing a
title/registration/license.
If you require additional information or guidance on licensing or titling, please consult
your State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
1. TOWING VEHICLE-
-Make sure vehicle is capable of towing the load.
-Excess speed is the second highest cause of car-trailer accidents. Recommend-
ed maximum speed for all passenger cars towing trailers is 45 M.P.H.
2. HITCH, BALL, COUPLER-
-Check that the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer. The
towing capability of the hitch is normally stamped on hitch drawbar.
-Make sure the coupler and the ball are the same sizes and are rat~d equal to or greater
than the load.
-Never attach anything other than the proper size coupler to the ball for towing.
3. SAFETY CHAI N&-
-Be sure to use safety chains.
-Check that safety chains are attached to towing vehicle with the same length for each
side.
-Do not allow chains to drag on ground.
4. LOADING-
-Never overload trailer. Maximum load is 990 pounds.
-Load trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load forward of the axle. It is
important that the tongue be pressing down on the hitch, but not exceeding adown-
ward force of 90 pounds.
-Reduce weight in car trunk and rear seat areas by amount of tongue weight of your
trailer
-It is against the law to carry passengers in the back of any trailer.
NAME PLATE
IMPORTANT
Please apply the attached "STICKER 'OTICE"
to the tow bar as shown.
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5. L1GHTING-
-Check lighting before each use and every 100 miles to be sure stop tail and turn
signals are working properly.
Replace any broken
lenses, reflectors or bulbs.
-Check wires for good connections and possible fraying or wearing of insulation.
-Bulbs supplied with this trailer are for 12 volt system.
-Bulbs used in tail light are: Number -1157 -Stop and Tail.
-Bulb for clearance is: Number -1895.
6. TIRE&-
-Check tire for wear and proper inflation before each use and every 100 miles.
-Tire pressure should be kept at 60 PSI.
-Check and tighten lug nuts. Torque to 85-90 FT-LBS.
Retorque after
first 50 miles.
7. OPERATION-
-Know how to properly control your towing vehicle-trailer combination on the high-
way under all conditions. Remember the loaded weight
of the trailer will increase you'r
braking and stopping distances appreciably.
-When towing atrailer over long distances stop and check tightness of all connections
lights and running
gear every 100 miles.
-Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state.
-It is desirable to carry extra bulbs and fuses if you are towing the trailer at night over
any great distances.
8. MAINTENANCE-
-Check and maintain the trailer, coupler, ball and hitch before each use and every 200'
miles.
-Inspect hitch and ball for, damage in every day use.
-Ball or hitch can be damaged in parking, hitting curbs, dragging when crossing ditches
or railroad tracks.
-Check safety chains for wear, and do not allow safety chains to drag on ground.
-To prevent bearing damage, disassemble and repack wheel bearing with agood grade
of wheel bearing grease every 2000-3000 miles or yearly.
-If you don't know how to repack wheel bearing, take your trailer to a garage for
advice.
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IMPORTANT
The purpose of following notices are to give you tips on safe use and operation of your
utility trailer.
1. Please read the instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step for easy assembly.
P ease maintain this instruction in your files.
2. Please double check the assembling step-by-step, be sure each is followed.
3. Be sure to apply for license as required.
4. Before using, please inspect your trailer.
.
5. Do not remove the sticker notice from the towbar.
Notice:
*Re-fill grease on bearing after every 3,000 miles of use.
*Keep tire pressure at 60 p.s.i. cold.
* Please insure you comply with the following before using your trailer.
1. Tighten U-bolt.
2. Tighten lug
nut.
3. Tighten trigger lock on coupler.
4. Hook up safety chain.
5. Trailer load should
not exceed its 1000 Ibs capacity and should be properly
secured.
6. Trailer load size should not exceed trailer's bed board size.
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