ASSEMBLY GUIDE MODELS UM5806 AND 5288 IMPORTANT: Read the Owner s Manual completely before you use the trailer. UtilityMate Trailer Kit Assembly Guide
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. - 1 -
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. - 2 -
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. - 3 -
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 1-4 -
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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 1-6 -
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