FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Owner'S Manual

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Section 8 – Inspection, Service & Maintenance
R6 3/30/2017 Page 58
Featherlite Trailer Inspection and Service Intervals
Item Service Required
Manual
Section
Service Interval
Reference
Before
Each
Use Every
3 Mo’s Every
6 Mo’s Every
Year
Lights and Signals Check for proper operation. Verify connection is clean
and tight. 8.2.8
•
Structure
Trailer Body Wash as needed to remove salt and liquid de-icer 8.2.2
Rubber Mats and Floor Remove mats and wash both sides. Wash floor. 8.2.2
•
Hinges, Doors and Dividers Inspect. Repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
•
Frame Members Inspect all frame members, bolts & rivets. Repair or
replace damaged, worn or broken parts. 8.2.2.a
•
Welds Inspect all welds. Repair as needed. 8.2.2.b
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Slide-Out Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate slides, shafts and gears. 8.2.4
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Roof Vents Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate hinges.
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Roof Inspect roof sealer. Reseal as needed.
•
Windows Clean dirt buildup. Lubricate window slides.
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Feed Door Latches Clean and lubricate latch mechanism. 8.2.10
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Tires
Check tire pressure when cold. Inflate as needed. 8.2.11
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Rotate tires. Every 5,000 miles
Inspect treads & sidewalls thoroughly. Replace tire when
treads are worn or a sidewall has a bulge. 8.2.11
•
Wheel Bearings (Hubs)
Standard Bearings Disassemble, inspect and re-pack. 8.2.13.a Every 12,000 mi. or 1 yr
E-Z Lube® Bearings
(Standard Equipment on
Axles Rated 8000 lbs. and
below)
Check for free running and lubricate. 8.2.13.b Every 12,000 mi. or 1 yr.
Nev-R-Lube™ or Other
Sealed Bearings
Check for excessive wear, replace if necessary. Manufacturer Every 12,000 mi. or 1 yr.
Lug Bolts and Hub Check and tighten. 8.2.15 Check for tightness before every use.
Check torque; After first 10, 25 & 50
miles; After any impact; Annually; & At
start of towing season
Rims Inspect for cracks & dents. Replace as needed. 8.2.12 After any impact or 1 yr.