BRP Can-Am Freedom Trailer, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
This section includes instructions for
basic maintenance procedures. If you
have the necessary mechanical skills
and the required tools, you can per-
form these procedures. If not, see
your authorized Can-Am Spyder dealer.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening speci-
fications must be strictly adhered
to.
Locking
devices (e.g.: locking
tabs, elastic stop nuts, cotter pins,
etc.) must be replaced.
Hoses, cables or locking ties removed
during a procedure must be reinstalled
as per factory standards.
Coupler
Coupler Inspection
Check tightness of coupler bolts. If
bolts are loose, check coupler and
tongue for damage. Retighten bolts
to the specified torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Coupler bolts
65 N•m ± 5 N•m
(48 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
Check locking mechanism operation.
Lubricate and adjust as required.
Tires
Tire Pressure
Check tires pressure. Tire pressure
must be checked while the tire is cold.
NOTE: Do not check the tire pressure
immediately after towing the trailer.
Allow at least three hours for a tire to
cool, if the trailer has been towed for
as much as 1.6 km (1 mi).
TIRE PRESSURE
Cold tire 241 kPa (35 PSI)
Tire Inspection
Replace the tire before towing the
trailer if the tire tread has less than
1.6 mm (1/16 in) depth or if the built-in
wear indicator bars are visible and flush
with the remainder of the tire tread.
Inspect both sidewalls of each tire for
any bubble, cut or bulge; and replace a
damaged tire before towing the trailer.
WARNING
A bubble, cut or bulge in the side-
wall can result in a tire blowout
and loss of control which can lead
to serious injury or death.
Wheels
Wheel Inspection
Check wheel for cracks, bumps or
other damages. Replace wheel as
required.
Wheel Bearings
Wheel Bearing Inspection
Install a jack under trailer frame.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the
jack under frame and not under
trailer shell. Severe damages will
occur if the trailer is raised by its
shell.
Push and pull the wheel from the upper
edge to feel the play.
If any play is felt, replace wheel hub.
See
WHEEL HUB REMOVAL
and
WHEEL HUB INSTALLATION
.
Check if the wheel turns freely. If
wheel is hard to turn, replace wheel
hub.
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