UTILITY TRAILER OWNER’S GUIDE Thank you for choosing ShoreLand’r®! Here are the operating instructions for your new trailer. Please read this document carefully before using your trailer and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you have any questions about your trailer contact your local ShoreLand’r® dealer or contact our Customer Service Department at 800-859-3028 or e-mail: shorelandr@midwestindustries.com, so we can assist you in contacting a dealer.
Table of Contents Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires .................. 8 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading System) Info...... 8-9 Torquing Procedure For Mounting Wheels .............. 9 Rim................................................................................. 9-10 Brakes ............................................................................ 10 Glossary of Tire Terminology .........................................
Load-carrying Capacity Located on the front left-hand side of the frame, (either the inside or the outside) is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) tag. It will show the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which is the maximum load that can be applied to the tires on the trailer. Note that the VIN tag may have as many as three different GVWR ratings listed because some trailers frames have more than one tire option available.
IMPORTANT: Before towing this trailer be sure to read the instructions and warnings supplied in this manual. Also read the information supplied with your tow vehicle so you know and understand it’s limitations. NEVER TOW THIS TRAILER BEFORE CHECKING: • • • • • • • • • • • Coupler and latch assembly show no signs of wear or damage. Coupler hitch and hitch ball are of the same size. Coupler and safety chains are safely secured to the hitch. Check all fasteners for proper tightness.
then turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tighten the grip on the ball. Make sure the nut returns to its proper position in the retainer clip, then latch the hitch on the ball. If it is still loose repeat the process until the grasp on the ball is right. 2. Latch does not snap into full latch position: A. Check adjustment. Latch mechanism may be to tight. Loosen by reversing procedure in step #l and turning the nut counterclockwise. B.
WIRING DIAGRAM & COLOR CODE All trailer lights must be in proper working order before towing. There are two basic wire harness plugs that ShoreLand’r® uses for plugging the trailer lighting into the tow vehicle. They are as follows: A flat four plug that is used on either all trailers without brakes or else on trailers that are equipped with drum brakes. This plug is used in these applications because the only thing needing to be connected to the tow vehicle are lights.
TIRE SAFETY month for the following reasons: The most common cause of trailer tire failure is under-inflation. It is important, therefore, that you always maintain the specified air pressure, as indicated by the tire manufacturer on the tire’s side walls. This information can also be found on the tire label or the manufacturers certification label. Most tire manufacturer’s have the air pressure molded on the tire side wall. • Most tires will naturally lose air over time.
When the tread has worn down to the point that they appear to be even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace the tire. Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, you are ready for new tires. TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT To avoid vibration or shaking of the trailer when it is towed, the tires must be properly balanced. Unbalanced tires, when rotate, will cause vibration.
as “A”, “B”, or “C”. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR MOUNTING WHEELS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LIGHT TRUCK TIRES TORQUING PROCEDURE FOR MOUNTING WHEELS Please refer to diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the side walls of passenger tires. LT The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks. MAX. LOAD DUAL kg (lbs.
The following is a list of “don’ts” when mounting wheels on your trailer. 1. DON’T deviate from the component manufacturer’s recommendations regarding compatible components without a competent engineering review. 2. DON’T substitute any component for the components the suppliers have specified without a competent engineering review. 3. DON’T deviate from the component suppliers’ fastener torque specifications, where provided, without a competent engineering review. 4.
Sulfonate grease if possible. It is available under Part No. 2500038 and is packaged in 14 oz. tubes. You can purchase this grease from any ShoreLand’r® dealer or else contact ShoreLand’r® direct. (1-800-859-3028) 2. Pack the bearings by forcing the grease into all the small cavities in the bearings. Fill the cavity in the hub with grease. 3. Fill the dust cap half full with grease when greasing the hubs. 4.
slot in the nut, turn the nut counterclockwise until the next slot in the nut lines up with the cross hole. Insert the cotter key. If you cannot see any potion of the hole in the spindle through the slots in the nut, turn the nut counterclockwise until the hole lines up with the first slot available in the nut. Insert the cotter key. This adjustment will give you from one-thousandths to ten-thousandths end play which is in tolerance for proper adjustment. Check wheel again for movement.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or us. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590.
INNERLINER SEPARATION The parting of the inner liner from cord material in the carcass. INTENDED OUTBOARD SIDEWALL The side wall that contains a white-wall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other side wall of the tire or the outward facing side wall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
SIDEWALL SEPARATION The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the side wall. TEST RIM The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire. TREAD That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. TREAD RIB A tread section running circumferentially around a tire. • Any other jacking procedures may cause damage to the axle and void warranty.
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