Lifetime 65004 User Manual
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
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SECTION 2: TRAILER PARTS & HARDWARE
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SECTION 3: PRE-TAKE-HOME ASSEMBLY 14
SECTION 4: TRAILER ASSEMBLY
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4.1 Secure Tongue
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4.2 Attach Rear Floor Extension
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4.3 Attach Front Panel
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4.4 Attach Side Panels
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4.5 Attach Rear Side Extension Panels
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4.6 Attach Corner Guards
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4.7 Attach Rear Gate
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4.8 Attach State License Plate
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SECTION 5: TRAILER FEATURES
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SECTION 6: COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE
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6.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch
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6.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer
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6.2.1 Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler
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6.2.1.1 Before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle
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6.2.1.2 Prepare the coupler and hitch
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6.2.1.3 Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle
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6.2.1.4 Rigging the safety chains
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6.2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables
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6.2.1.6 Uncoupling the Trailer
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SECTION 7: TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION
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7.1 Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer
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7.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
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7.2 Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle
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7.3 Glossary of Tire Terminology
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7.4 Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It
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7.4.1
6DIHW\¿UVW–Basic tire maintenance
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7.4.2 Finding your vehicle’s recommended tire pressure and load limits
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7.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load limits
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7.4.4 Checking tire pressure
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7.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure
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7.4.6 Tire size
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7.4.7 Tire tread
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7.4.8 Tire balance and wheel alignment
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7.4.9 Tire repair
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7.4.10 Tire Fundamentals
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7.4.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
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7.4.10.2 UTQGS Information
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7.4.10.3. Additional Information on Light Truck Tires
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7.4.11 Tire Safety Tips
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7.4.11.1 Preventing Tire Damage
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