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7.2.3
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.
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 is not user serviceable. A person who is trained in torsion spring
safety must service the torsion spring.
7.2.4
Trailer Brakes
7.2.4.1 Brake Shoes and Drums
Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are essential to ensure safety. You must have your
dealer inspect these components at least once per year, or each 12,000 miles.
The brake shoes must be adjusted after the first 200 miles of use, and each 3,000 miles
thereafter. Most axles are fitted with a brake mechanism that will adjust the brakes during a
hard stop. Read your axle and brake manual to see how to adjust your brakes. If you do not
have this manual, call inTech Trailers Parts, Service and Warranty Department at 574-773-9536,
for a free copy.
7.2.4.2 Manually Adjusting Brake Shows
Some brake systems are not automatically adjusted by hard stopping. These brakes require
manual adjustment. The following steps apply to adjust most manually adjustable brakes. Read
your axle and brake manual to see how to adjust your brakes. If you do not have this manual,
call inTech Trailers Parts, Service and Warranty Department at 574-773-9536, for a free copy.
1.
Block the front and rear of the tires that you are not removing.
2.
Jack up the trailer and secure it on adequate capacity jack stands.
3.
Be sure the wheel and brake drum rotate freely.
4.
Remove the adjusting-hole cover from the adjusting hole slot on the bottom of the
brake backing plate.
5.
With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate the star wheel of the adjuster
assembly to expand the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes until the pressure of the
linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn. Note: Your trailer may
be equipped with drop spindle axles. See axle manual for your type of axle. You will
need a modified adjusting tool for adjusting the brakes on this type of axle. With drop
spindle axles, a modified tool with about an 80-degree angle should be used.
6.
Rotate the star wheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight
drag.
7.
Replace the adjusting-hole cover.
8.
Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.
9.
Lower the trailer to the ground.
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