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SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
WHEELS AND TIRES
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Check tire for wear, damage and proper inflation before each use and every 100 miles (160 km).
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Tire pressure should be kept at 50 PSI (350 kPa).
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Check and tighten lug nuts. Tighten to
85-90 ft-lb. (115.24 - 122.02 Nm)
of torque.
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Retighten after first 25, 50 and 100 miles (40, 80, 160 km) and before towing each time
thereafter.
OPERATION
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Know how to properly control your towing vehicle-trailer combination on the highway under all
conditions. It is important to remember that the loaded weight of the trailer will increase your
braking and stopping distances appreciably.
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When towing a trailer over long distances, stop and check tightness of all connections, lights and
running gear every 100 miles.
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Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state.
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It is desirable to carry extra bulbs and fuses if you are towing the trailer at night.
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Check safety chains and hooks for wear and do not allow safety chains to drag on ground.
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To prevent bearing damage, disassemble and repack wheel bearing with a good grade of wheel
bearing grease every 2000-3000 miles (3200 - 4800 km) or yearly.
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If you do not know how to repack wheel bearing, take your trailer to a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of the following notices is to give you tips on safe use and
operation of your utility trailer.
1.
PLEASE READ
the instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step for easy assembly. Please
keep this instruction.
2.
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE ASSEMBLY
step-by-step to be sure each is followed.
3.
BEFORE USING, PLEASE INSPECT
your trailer.
4.
DO NOT REMOVE THE VIN STICKER
from the tow bar.
NOTICE:
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Re-pack wheel bearings after every 3000 miles (4800 km) of use.
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Keep tire pressure at 50 PSI (350 kPa) with tires at ambient temperature.
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Please insure you comply with the following before using your trailer.
1. Tighten U-bolts
2. Tighten wheel lug nuts.
3. Coupler is secured to the ball and is properly adjusted.
4. Cross and connect safety chains.
5. Trailer load must not exceed its 1900 lb. (861.8 kg) capacity and must be properly secured.
6. Trailer load size must not exceed trailers bed board size.
