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Ultra-tow 14717 Owner's Manual

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700-LB. Aluminum Motorcycle Trailer
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic
safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #14717

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  • Page 1 700-LB. Aluminum Motorcycle Trailer OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #14717...

  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    Thank you very much for choosing an Ultra-Tow™ Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

  • Page 3: Specific Operation Warnings

    • Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses and heavy-duty work gloves during assembly and use. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which can get caught in moving parts. • Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust.
  • Page 4 UNPACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call 1-800-222-5381. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Read following instructions step-by-step for easy assembly according to the complete parts and hardware list.
  • Page 5 Figure 2-1 STEP 3 1. For ease of assembly process, move the folded trailer onto the crate. See figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 2. Affix Axle Assembly (Part# A9) to the cutout slots on the Rear Frame (Part# A6), using M10*30 Bolts (Part# B10), 10 Washers (Part# B5) and M10 Lock Nuts (Part# B6).
  • Page 6 The degree of angle between Axle Assembly and Rear Frame is 45°. Figure 3-3 STEP 4 Connect the light wire to the Axle Assembly (Part# A9) as below. See figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 NOTE: The colors of the light wire through the Axle Assembly should match with those through the Fenders.
  • Page 7 Figure 5-1 STEP 6 1. Take off the trailer from the crate, and then open the Rear Frame (Part# A6). See figure 6-1. Figure 6-1 2. Attach the Fenders (Part# A7, A8) to bracket on Axle Assembly using M10*30 Bolts (Part# B12), 10 Washers (Part# B5) and M10 Lock Nuts (Part# B6).
  • Page 8 STEP 7 Connect the wires from the Axle Assembly (Part# A9) to the wires on lights, making sure to route wires so they are free of moving parts. See Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1 NOTE: The colors of the light wire through the Axle Assembly should match with those through the Fenders.
  • Page 9 Figure 8-2 3. Once a motorcycle is loaded, lock the Rear Ramp (Part# A4) using 10 Pin Roll (Part# A19). See Figure 8-3. Figure 8-3 STEP 9 Install Hitch Coupler (Part# A13) to Tongue (Part# A1) with M10 x 75 bolts (Part# B13), M10 lock nuts (Part# B6) and M10 washers (Part# B5).
  • Page 10 Figure 9-1 WARNING: Risk of trailer uncoupling. The coupler provided with your trailer requires a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball. Use only a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball on the tow vehicle towing this trailer. NOTE: To reduce friction between the ball hitch and coupler, apply a layer of multipurpose lithium grease over ball hitch.
  • Page 11 Figure 9-3 SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES 1. TOWING VEHICLE • Make sure vehicle is capable of towing the load. • Recommended maximum speed for all passenger cars towing trailers is 55 MPH. 2. HITCH, BALL, COUPLER • Check that the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer. The capacity of the hitch is normally stamped on the hitch bar and the capacity of the ball is stamped on the ball.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    • Check tires for wear, damage and proper inflation before each use and every 100 miles. • Tire pressure should be 60 PSI. • Check and tighten lug nuts. Tighten to 85-90 ft.-lbs. of torque. • RETIGHTEN AFTER FIRST 25, 50 AND 100 MILES AND BEFORE TOWING THEREAFTER. 6.
  • Page 13 Some states may consider that this trailer kit is and specially constructed or a homemade vehicle for registration, licensing and/or titling purposes. The M.C.O. (Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin) supplied with your trailer must be filled out and signed by the dealer transferring ownership to you.
  • Page 14 DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Part# Description Q'TY Part# Description Q'TY Tongue Assembly M12*30 Hex-Head Bolt Front Channel 12 Washer Rear Channel M12 Lock Nut Rear Ramp M10*50 Bolt Front Frame 10 Washer Rear Frame M10 Lock Nut Right Fender 14 Washer Left Fender 4*35 Cotter Pin Axle Assembly...

  • Page 15: Reporting Safety Defects

    WARRANTY One-Year Limited Warranty Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Northern Tool &...

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