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Trailer Cart (10 Cubic Feet) Model 38897 Assembly and Operating Instructions ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Copyright 1998 by Harbor Freight Tools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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(under 5 MPH) when performing off road hauling. 6. Before each use, check the tongue latch connection to the towing vehicle to insure safe operation. Before each use, check the condition of pneumatic tires (recommended tire pressure is 30 PSI). #38897 Page 2...
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4 Bolts (#21), 4 Washers (#23) and 4 Nuts (#24). Bottom Panels (#1) Front Cross Brace (#2) Figure 1 Step 2: Connect the two Bottom Panels shown in Figure 2 using 4 Bolts (#21), 4 Washers (#23) and 4 Nuts (#24). #38897 Page 3...
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(#23) and 8 Nuts (#24). Note: Only hand tighten these 8 Bolts (#25) now, Bolts should be securely tightened once Wheel Axle is installed (see Step 6, page 5). Wheel Axle Supports (#4) Figure 4 #38897 Page 4 REV 02/07...
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Hitch Tongue (#10) and the other end to the top hole in the Latch Spacer (#8). With the Latch Spring in place, tighten the bolt described in the above paragraph. Hitch Tongue (#10) Tongue Latch (#9) Figure 7 #38897 Page 5 REV 02/07...
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Side Panel (#14) using 2 Bolts (#21), 2 Washers (#23) and 2 Nuts (#24). Insert bolts in the holes shown. See Step 13, page 7 for instructions on installing 2 other bolts into Side Panel. Figure 10 #38897 Page 6 REV 02/07...
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5 Washers (#23) and 5 Nuts (#24) to secure each Side Panel. Figure 13 shows Rear Corner Brace being assembled to left Side Panel. Follow same procedure to assemble Rear Corner Brace to right Side Panel. Rear Corner Brace (#15) Figure 13 #38897 Page 7 REV 02/07...
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Tailgate Latches can now be dropped over the open slots in each Side Panel which will lock the Tailgate in place. Assembly of the Trailer Cart is complete. Before using the cart make sure all hardware connections are tight. #38897 Page 8...
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