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Broken or damaged fasteners or welds can cause injury or damage to
trailer and contents.
Inspect for, and repair all damaged parts at least once a year.
8.2.2.3 Slide-Out Ramps
The slide-out ramps are located on the underside of the trailer, These
parts are exposed to road grime, water and possible salt spray. Clean and
lubricate the moving parts regularly to keep the slide-out ramps from
seizing.
Clean and lubricate the slide-out mechanism at least once per season, and
more frequently if your trailer is operated in dusty or salt-spray
environments. Clean the locations where the ramp passes through the
frame. Grease the sliding track.
8.2.3 Trailer Brakes - Electric
8.2.3.1 Brake Shoes and Drums
Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are essential to ensure
safety. You must have your dealer inspect these components at least
once per year, or each 12,000 miles.
The brake shoes must be adjusted after the first 200 miles of use, and
each 3,000 miles thereafter. Most axles are fitted with a brake
mechanism that will automatically adjust the brake shoes when the trailer
is “hard braked” from a rearward direction. Read your axle and brake
manual to see how to adjust your brakes. If you do not have this manual,
call Bri-Mar Manufacturing LLC at 1-717-263-6116 for a free copy.
8.2.3.2 Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes
Some braking systems are not automatically adjusted by hard stopping.
These brakes require manual adjustment. The following steps apply to
adjust most manually adjustable brakes. Read your axle and brake
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