Section 8 – Inspection, Service & Maintenance
R6 3/30/2017
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^ WARNING
Broken or damaged fasteners or welds can
cause injury or damage to trailer and
contents.
Inspect trailer before each use and repair or
replace all damaged parts.
8.2.2.b Welds
All welds can crack or fail when subjected to heavy
loads or movement of cargo that was not properly
tied to prevent movement. Any time that you know
or suspect that the trailer has been subjected to
heavy loads or movement of cargo, immediately
inspect the welds and fasteners for damage. To
prevent severe damage to your trailer, inspect all of
the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year.
^ WARNING
Do not attempt to repair a cracked or
broken weld unless you have the skills and
equipment to make a proper repair.
Improper weld repair will lead to early
failure of the trailer structure and serious
injury or death.
Go to your Featherlite dealer.
^ WARNING
Broken or damaged fasteners or welds can
cause injury or damage to trailer and
contents.
Inspect trailer before each use and repair or
replace all damaged parts.
8.2.3 Drop Ramp Torsion Springs
If your trailer has a drop-ramp door, the weight of
the door may be partially held by a torsion spring
and a cable. Stand to the side when opening the
drop ramp. You could be hurt if you are behind the
drop ramp and the counterbalance does not work.
^ WARNING
A spring and cable counterbalance can
inflict serious injury if it breaks, or if
incorrectly adjusted.
Inspect the cable and cable ends each time
the door is operated.
Do not attempt to service the
counterbalance. Take the trailer to your
Featherlite dealer for service.
Inspect the cable and cable ends regularly for
fraying and signs of loosening. If released, a
torsion spring can inflict serious injury.
The torsion spring and cable are not user
serviceable. The torsion spring must be serviced
by a person who is trained in torsion spring
safety.
8.2.4 Slide-Outs
The optional slide-out facility is fitted with shafts,
bushing, gears and sliding members 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 from seizing.
Follow the instructions below to 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 drive shaft passes
through the bushings.
•
Hand pack grease on the gears.
•
Grease the sliding track.
8.2.5 Trailer Brakes (Nev-R-Adjust®
Forward Adjusting Brakes)
Trailers equipped with Nev-R-Adjust® forward
self-adjusting brakes require no manual brake
adjustment.
During travel, the brakes automatically rotate an
adjuster assembly to close the gap caused by lining
wear. This eliminates the need for manual brake
adjustments.
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