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9. InSpectIon, SerVIce and maIntenance
9.1 InSpectIon, SerVIce & maIntenance Summary chartS
You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation. If you cannot
or are unsure how to perform the items listed here, have your dealer do them. Note: In addition to this manual,
also check the relevant component manufacturer’s manual.
Inspection And Service Before Each Tow
Item Inspection/Service Manual Section Reference
Breakaway Brakes
• Electric
• Hydraulic
Check operation.
Check operation.
Section 4.
Section 4.
Breakaway Battery Fully charged, connections clean. Section 4 and 9.
Brakes
• Electric
• Surge
Check operation.
Check operation.
Check master cylinder level.
Section 4 and 9.
Shoes And Drums Adjust Section 9.
Safety Chains And Hooks Check for wear, damage. Section 4.
Coupler And Hitch Ball Check for cracks, pits, and ats.
Replace w/ ball and coupler having
trailer GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device & replace
when worn.
Section 4 and 9.
Section 4 and 9.
Section 4 and 9.
Ring And Pintle Check for cracks, pits, and ats.
Replace w/ ring and pintle having
trailer GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device & replace
when worn.
Section 4 and 9.
Section 4 and 9.
Section 4 and 9.
Tires Check tire pressure when cold.
Inate as needed.
Check for damage.
Section 6 and 9
Section 6 and 9
Wheels - Lug Nuts Or Bolts & Hub Check for tightness.
Tighten. For new and remounted
wheels, check torque after rst 10,
25 & 50 miles of driving and after
any impact.
Section 6.
Section 7 and 9.
Inspection, Service And Maintenance