Craftsman 123.24201 - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION 7
SECTION 2; TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE II
^SECTIONS: FIRST-TIME SET-UP REQUIREMENTS 12
SECTION 4: TRAILER SETUP 17
SECTIONS: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE 19
5.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch 19
5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer 19
5,2 / Trailer widt Ball-Hitch Coupler 19
5 2 11 Before coupling the trailer to the toM' vehicle 20
5 2 12 Prepare the coupler and hitch 20
5 2 1.3 CoupUng the trailer to the k»v vehicle 20
52 I 4 Rigging the safety chaim 2i
5 2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables 22
3.2 1.6 Uncoupling the 'frailer 23
SECTION 6: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION 24
6.1 Determining Correct Load Limit “Trailer 24¡
6.1.1 Trailers ¡0,000 Fmimh GVÍVR or Less 24\
6.2 Determining Correct Load Limit-Tow Vehicle 24
6.3 Glossary of Tire Terra tiiology 24
6.4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It 27
6.4.1 Safety firsi-Basic tire mainteiiance 28
6.4.2 Finding your vehicle's recommended tire pressure and load limits 28
6.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load iimits 28
6.4.4 Checking tire pressure 29
6.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper fire pressure 29
6.4.6 Tire size 29
6.4.7 Tire tread 30
6.4.8 Tire balance and wheel alignment 30
6.4.9 Tire repair 30
6.4.10 Tire Fundamentáis 30
6 4 JO / Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires 30
6 4 ¡02 VTQGS Information 3.2
6 4 10.3. Additional information on Light Truck Tires 32
6.4.11 Fire Safety Tips 33
6 4 11 1 Preventing Til e Damage 33
6 4 ¡12 Tire Safety Checklist ' 33
6.5 Changing a Flat Tire 33
6.6 Cheeking the Tire Pressure 35
SECTION?: LOADING THE TRAILER 36
7.1. CHECKING THE TONGUE WEIGHT 38
7JJ Checking Tongue Weight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 38
7.2 Securing the Cargo 38
7.2.1 Loading Cargo 38
7.2.!. I Preparing the Trailer for Loading __ J9