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Item 69897
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY
Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If
abnormal
noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Note:
Tow vehicles often have more frequent maintenance requirements, including changes of
Tow vehicles often have more frequent maintenance requirements, including changes of
engine and transmission oils and filters, lubrication of components, and cooling system checks.
Check
your
owner’s manual for information on scheduled maintenance of your tow vehicle.
BEFORE
EACH USE:
Inspect the trailer and tow vehicle according to the instructions on page
17.
Tires
1.
Periodic inspection and maintenance of tires
and wheels are essential to towing safety,
including spare tires. Proper tire pressure affects
vehicle handling and the safety
of
your
tires.
You can find the correct tire pressure for your
tow vehicle on the tire information placard.
2.
Underinflation reduces the load-carrying capacity
of your tow vehicle or trailer, may cause sway and
control problems, and may result in overheating,
causing blowouts or other tire failure.
3.
Overinflation causes premature tire wear
and affects the handling characteristics
of the tow vehicle or trailer.
Wheel Bearings
1.
EVERY 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES OF USE,
lubricate the Hub Assemblies with a
heavy weight bearing
grease, following
Bearing
Packing
Instructions
on page
9.
2.
After each Hub Assembly is reassembled,
tighten the Castle Nut until the wheel
starts spinning with slight resistance.
Loosen
the
Castle
Nut
about 1/6 turn from this point.
3.
Insert a new Cotter Pin through the
Castle Nut and the hole in the axle.
4.
Bend the Cotter Pin back,
locking
it
and the Nut in place.
Hitch
Check the nuts, bolts, and other fasteners to ensure that the hitch remains secured to the
tow vehicle and the coupler remains secured to the trailer. The connection point may require
periodic lubrication to permit free movement of the coupler to the hitch ball.
Wiring
1.
Make sure connector-plug prongs and receptacles,
light bulb sockets, wire splices, and ground
connections are clean and shielded from moisture.
Lightly coat all electrical terminal connections with
nonconducting (dielectric), light waterproof grease.
2.
Clean the prongs with very fine sandpaper,
being careful not to damage the contact area.
3.
Turn lights off, then clean the surface deposits
in the connector holes.
Try to clean
off only the deposits and lubricate
lightly with dielectric, light waterproof grease.