UtilityMate UM5806 User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE MODELS UM5806 AND 5288
IMPORTANT: Read the Owner’s Manual completely before you use the trailer.
UtilityMate®TrailerKit
Assembly Guide

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At-A-Glance Trailer Assembly Overview
1. 2. 3.
1. _____ STAGE 1; Gather the tools needed to assemble the trailer.
•11mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm sockets w/ extension
•11mm, 13mm, 17mm, 19mm, 24mm open end wrench(s)
2. _____ STAGE 2; Open & remove all parts from on top of the trailer frame.
VERY IMPORTANT; Locate and remove the page that has the Certificate of
Origin request on the back page of the Owner’s Manual for safe keeping.
3. _____ STAGE 3; In the order stated, mount the springs, fenders, axle, wheels,
tongue, and then plug in the tongue 12v cord into the trailer frame 12v plug.
4. 5. 6.
4. _____ STAGE 4; In the order stated, mount the rear lights, 2” coupler on
tongue, and the safety chain.
5. _____ STAGE 5; Mount the side panels. Make sure the frame posts are on the
exposed (outside) of the trailer, with the smooth metal on the inside.
6. _____ STAGE 6; Mount the front & back gates.
PLEASE NOTE: Refer to the picture gallery online which visually shows the parts
and steps to properly assemble the UtiltyMate®trailer. The attached checklist
below details the assembly for each stage of the trailer assembly.

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Trailer Assembly Checklist
_____ STAGE 1;
1. Gather the tools needed to assemble the trailer.11mm, 13mm, 17mm,
19mm, 21mm, and 24mm sockets w/ extension. 11mm, 13mm, 17mm,
19mm, 24mm open end wrench(s).
2. Locate 4 blocks that are approximately 12” tall.
_____ STAGE 2;
3. Open & remove all parts from on top of the trailer frame.
4. Locate and remove the page that has the Certificate of Origin request on
the back page of the Owner’s Manual for safe keeping.
5. Locate the bolts bag and empty contents into a contained area.
6. Tear the four corners of the bottom box which has the trailer frame sitting
on it. This will result in the box laying flat.
7. Place a block under each corner of the trailer frame. This will result in the
frame being raised off the ground. Make sure that the bottom of the trailer
is facing upwards so that the springs, fenders, axle, and tongue can be
mounted as shown in picture #3.
_____ STAGE 3;
Please refer to the attached parts list and assembly diagram for specific bolt sizes and
parts placement. To complete stage 3 please locate 2-springs, 2-fenders, 1-axle, 1-
tongue, and the correct bolts for assembly of the undercarriage of the trailer.
8. Lay springs in spring track with spring eye facing towards front of trailer
frame and the spring spoon facing the rear of the trailer.
9. To correctly place fenders into position, make sure the longer mount
bracket is facing the rear of trailer frame.
10. Using parts B-13, 14, 15 securely attach springs and fenders to the trailer
frame.
11. Lay axle across springs with the nipple on each spring into the nipple hole
on the axle.
12. Using parts A-7, A-8 (“U” bolts and spring plate) securely attach the axle to
both springs.
13. Attach parts A-15 (the wheels) to the axle (A-9) with parts B-17 (lug nuts).
Refer to owner’s manual for proper torque (80 lbs.) and maintenance.
14. Lay part A-2 (tongue) into load bearing guide, making sure the tongue stand
is pointed up. Attach tongue with part B-4, 5, 6.
15. Connect the 12v trailer frame wire plug to the 12v tongue wire plug.
16. Attach part B-7, 8 (removable L bolt & pin)to secure the front of tongue to
trailer frame.

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_____ STAGE 4;
17. USE EXTREME CAUTION: Using at least (2) strong bodied people, safely flip
the trailer over by standing the trailer on end (its rear frame) and carefully
flipping it over to support itself on the wheels and the tongue stand. Do not
attempt this if you do not have;1.) Adequate clearance above and from
side to side or 2.) Enough man power that can SAFELY handle the weight of
the trailer when flipping it over (refer to figure 4).
18. Mount part A-12 (tail light bracket) to rear side of trailer (refer to figure 4).
Make sure that the large opening is facing the rear of the trailer. Using
parts B-24, 25, 26 mount the brackets securely to the trailer frame. The
light brackets can be mounted in either a 1.) Flush position if the trailer is
to be used as a flat bed and 2.) Extended height position if you are going to
use the trailer with the sides on. PLEASE NOTE: Make sure the 12v wires
are pulled through the bracket and not pinched when mounting the
brackets.
19. Identify which light is the right side and left side by looking at the bottom
of the lights. The left light (driver’s side) has a clear lens in the bottom for
the illumination of a license plate.
20. Properly attach the 12v wires and ground wire to the back of the tail
light(s) Using wire connectors, connect color to color and make sure that
the ground wire is bolted down to the light / light bracket assembly.
21. Attach A-1 (2” coupler) securely to the tongue using part B-1, 2, 3.
22. Place safety chain through tongue stand and secure it in accordance of your
specific state laws (may need 1 or 2 bolts securing it to the tongue stand).
_____ STAGE 5;
23. Mount the side panels. Make sure the frame posts are on the exposed
(outside) of the trailer, with the smooth metal on the inside.
24. Attach and securely tighten the parts A-5 (side panels / refer to figure 5)to
the trailer using parts B-18, 19, 20 and B-21, 22, 23.
_____ STAGE 6;
25. Mount the front & back drop gates.
26. Refer to figure 6 and attach parts A3 (front and back drop gate) to the
trailer.
PLEASE NOTE: For more detailed instruction on assembly, refer to the web site
located at www.utilitymate.com for a pictorial of the trailer assembly.

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UM5806 PARTS LIST (See Figure #2)
No.
Description
Qty
A1
Coupler
1
A2
Tongue
1
A3
Front/Back Gate
2
A4
Side Panel
2
A5
Bed Frame
1
A6
L-Latch
1
A7
Spring Plate
2
A8
U-Bolt
2
A9
Axle
4
A10
Leaf Spring
1
A11
License Plate
2
A12
Tail Light Protector
1
A13
Tail Light
2
A14
Fender
2
A15
12" Tire/Wheel
2
A16
Side Mark
2
B1
M12X75 Bolt
2
B2
Flat Washer12
4
B3
M12 Nylon Lock Nut
2
B4
M16X110 Bolt
1
B5
Flat Washer 16
2
B6
M16 Nylon Lock Nut
1
B7
R Pin
1
B8
M10x90 Bolt
4
B9
Flat Washer 10
8
B10
M10 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B11
M10 Nylon Lock Nut
8
B12
Flat Washer 10
8
B13
Chrome Plated Dust Cap
2
B14
M12X85 Bolt
4
B15
Flat Washer 12
8
B16
M12 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B17
Tire Lug Nut
10
B18
M8X55 Bolt
4
B19
Flat Washer 8
8
B20
M8 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B21
M8X70 Bolt
2
B22
Flat Washer 8
4
B23
M8 Nylon Lock Nut
2
B24
M10X70 Bolt
4
B25
Flat Washer 10
8
B26
M10 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B27
Chrome Plated Lug Nut Cover
10
B28
Safety Chain
1

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UM5288 PARTS LIST (See Figure #2)
No.
Description
Qty
A1
Coupler
1
A2
Tongue
1
A3
Front Gate
1
A4
Side Panel
2
A5
Bed Frame
1
A6
Back Gate
1
A7
Side Mark
2
A8
Spring Plate
2
A9
U-Bolt
4
A10
Axle
1
A11
Leaf Spring
2
A12
License Plate
1
A13
Tail Light Protector
2
A14
Tail Light
2
A15
Fender
2
A16
12" Tire/Wheel
2
B1
M12X75 Bolt
2
B2
Flat Washer12
4
B3
M12 Nylon Lock Nut
2
B4
M16X110 Bolt
1
B5
Flat Washer 16
2
B6
M16 Nylon Lock Nut
1
B7
L Latch with R Pin
1
B8
M10 Nylon Lock Nut
8
B9
Flat Washer 10
8
B10
Chrome Plated Dust Cap
2
B11
M12X85 Bolt
4
B12
Flat Washer 12
8
B13
M12 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B14
Tire Lug Nut
10
B15
M8X55 Bolt
10
B16
Flat Washer 8
20
B17
M8 Nylon Lock Nut
10
B18
M8X70 Bolt
2
B19
Flat Washer 8
4
B20
M8 Nylon Lock Nut
2
B21
M10X70 Bolt
4
B22
Flat Washer 10
8
B23
M10 Nylon Lock Nut
4
B24
Flat Washer 8
2
B25
Cotter Pin 2X15
2
B26
Chrome Plated Lug Nut Cover
10
B27
Safety Chain
1

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