Arrowquip PORTABLE Q-CATCH 74 Series, Product Manual

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e. When the adjustment is set, re-tighten jam nuts to lock adjustment in place.
- Tightening = less push
- Loosening = more push
- You will not have to push the release pin very far to enable release.
FRICTION LOCK MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the head gate shaft with brake cleaner.
2. Apply WD-40 Dry Lube sparingly WITH A CLOTH to the Head Gate shaft, only when
necessary.
3. Use WD-40 Dry Lube only.
4. Use of other lubricants, including regular WD-40 may cause malfunction or slipping.
Contact 1-877-275-6075 for assistance.
WHEEL MAINTENANCE
It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your trailer wheel.
Torque is a measure of the amount of tightening applied to a fastener (nut or bolt) and is expressed
as length force. For example, a force of 90 pounds applied at the end of a wrench on foot long
will yield 90 ft. lbs. of torque. A torque wrench is the best method to assures the proper amount of
torque is being applied to a fastener.
Be sure to use only fasteners matched to the cone angle of your wheel – usually 60° or 90°. The
proper procedure for attaching your wheels is as follows:
1. Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
2. Tighten bolts or nuts in the sequence shown for wheel torque requirements.
3. The tightening of the fasteners should be done in stages. Following the recommended
sequence, tighten fasteners per wheel torque requirements diagram.
4. Wheel nuts/bolts should be torqued before first road use and after each wheel removal.
Check and re-torque after the first 10 miles, 25 miles, and again at 50 miles. Check
periodically thereafter.
Maximum torque level that can be safely applied to the studs are: Stud Size: .5"-20 UNF, class 2A
Maximum Torque: 120ft. lbs.
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