Table Of Contents - Craftsman 220 User Manual

SeCTIoN 1: SAFeTy INFoRMATIoN
SeCTIoN 2: TRAIleR PARTS & HARdWARe
SeCTIoN 3: FIRST-TIMe SeT-UP ReqUIReMeNTS
SeCTIoN 4: TRAIleR SeTUP
SeCTIoN 5: CoUPlING To THe ToW VeHICle
5.1 Using an Adequate Tow Vehicle and Hitch
5.2 Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer
5.2.1 Trailer with Ball-Hitch Coupler
5.2.1.1 Before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle
5.2.1.2 Prepare the coupler and hitch
5.2.1.3 Coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle
5.2.1.4 Rigging the safety chains
5.2.1.5 Connecting the electrical cables
5.2.1.6 Uncoupling the Trailer
SeCTIoN 6: TIRe & SAFeTy INFoRMATIoN
6.1 determining Correct load limit - Trailer
6.1.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
6.2 determining Correct load limit - Tow Vehicle
6.3 Glossary of Tire Terminology
6.4 Tire Safety - everything Rides on It
6.4.1 Safety first-Basic tire maintenance
6.4.2 Finding your vehicle's recommended tire pressure and load limits
6.4.3 Understanding tire pressure and load limits
6.4.4 Checking tire pressure
6.4.5 Steps for maintaining proper tire pressure
6.4.6 Tire size
6.4.7 Tire tread
6.4.8 Tire balance and wheel alignment
6.4.9 Tire repair
6.4.10 Tire Fundamentals
6.4.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
6.4.10.2 UTQGS Information
6.4.10.3. Additional Information on Light Truck Tires
6.4.11 Tire Safety Tips
6.4.11.1 Preventing Tire Damage
6.4.11.2 Tire Safety Checklist
6.5 Changing a Flat Tire
6.6 Checking the Tire Pressure
SeCTIoN 7: loAdING THe TRAIleR
7.1. CHeCKING THe ToNGUe WeIGHT
7.1.1 Checking Tongue Weight - Using a lever and bathroom scale
7.2 Securing the Cargo
7.2.1 Loading Cargo
7.2.1.1 Preparing the Trailer for Loading


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