Service and Maintenance
Failure to back off the castle nut as described may cause the bearing to run hot and be
damaged. If this happens during operation, the wheel also may lock or come off, causing
a risk of serious bodily harm.
WARNING
Electric Brakes: Electric brake manual can be found on the Futura Trailers website.
The trailer brakes should be burnished-in when new by applying the brakes 20 to 30 times with an
approximate 30 kph decrease in speed, eg from 50 kph to 20 kph, allowing ample time for the pads to
cool between application.
Check the brake pads for wear before each tow. Adjust the brakes after the first 200 kms and at
5,000 km intervals thereafter or as use and performance requires.
To adjust the brakes.
1. Jack the wheel off the ground.
2. Remove the cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the
brake backing plate.
3. Using a screwdriver, rotate the star-wheel of the adjuster
assembly to expand the brake shoes.
4. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings
against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn.
5. Rotate the star-wheel in the opposite direction until the wheel
turns freely with a slight lining drag.
6. Replace the adjusting slot cover and lower the wheel to the ground. Repeat the above procedure on
all brakes.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment:
Check wheel bearings for heat and excessive play at 15, 50 and 100km and before each tow.
Adjust the wheel bearings at 3,000 km intervals or as use and performance requires.
Lubricate bearings every 12 months or 10,000 kms.
To set wheel bearings:
1. Rotate the hub slowly while tightening the castle nut to approximately 50 ft/lb.
2. Back off the castle nut completely to remove the torque.
3. Turn the castle nut by hand until it is snug and and line up the nearest cotter pin hole.
4. Replace the cotter pin and bend over the pin legs.
5. Check for excessive play or heat after the first 15 kms, repeat adjustment procedure if necessary.
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