Echo 77412 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 10)

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2.2 ASSEMBLE THE HITCH, AXLE AND WHEELS.
2.2.1 MODELS 77412, 77412S
1. When assembling the axles, the wheel base can be
adjusted from 36" to 46". Attach both axles to the hitch
pole using U-Bolts, 1/4" washers and 1/4" locknuts.
2. Slide a wheel onto the axle and secure with a 5/8" washer
and cotter pin. Repeat for the remaining wheel.
3. Position the trailer onto the axle using a hoist or jack:
3a. Standard Configuration (Figures 2.2 & 2.3): The
axle and wheels should be positioned at the end
furthest away from the engine. Secure the trailer
to the hitch pole using two 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts,
3/8" washers and 3/8" nuts. The axle mounting
brackets located on each side of the trailer are al-
ready mounted in the correct spot. Attach the ax-
les to the axle brackets using U-bolts, 1/4" wash-
ers and 1/4" locknuts.
3b. Optional Configuration (Figure 2.4): Move the
axle mounting brackets on the side of the trailer to
the holes closest to the engine. The axle and wheels
should be positioned at the end closest to the en-
gine. Secure the trailer to the hitch pole using two
3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" washers and 3/8" nuts.
Attach the axles to the axle brackets using U-bolts,
1/4" washers and 1/4" locknuts.
5. Attach the hitch pole plate to the hitch pole using two
3/8" x 1" bolts, 3/8" washers and 3/8" nuts.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
REFER TO THE PARTS BOOK DURING ASSEMBLY
Figure 2.4 - Optional Trailer Configuration
(Models 77412, 77412S)
Figure 2.3 - Standard Trailer Configuration
(Models 77412, 77412S)
Figure 2.2 - Standard Trailer/Hitch Assembly
(Models 77412, 77412S)