15
What to Check And How To Check
WARNING: To prevent runaway tires make certain
that the tire is centered on the tire carrier when
mounted and torque all hardware to maintain your
spare tire carrier. It is recommended that the
general condition of the spare tire carrier be
examined before it is used. Check all tire nuts and
bolts and securely tighten to 90-95 ft. lbs. on a
regular maintenance schedule. It is a good idea to
use anti-seize on all bolts before tightening the
nuts. If anti-seize is used, the torque range for the
tire bolts is 80-85ft. lbs. Have necessary repairs to
the tire and mount made by qualified service
personnel.
Spare Tire Bolt Hole Pattern
•
4 Hole Tire Rim
= 4.00 Inch Bolt Circle
(Use two center square holes).
•
5 Hole Tire Rim
= 4.50 Inch Bolt Circle
(Use top right and bottom hole).
Mounting Instructions
3.
It is very important to have clearance between the
spare tire and the car/truck bumper. This must be
checked when the car is in sharp turning radius
and especially true on trucks with step bumper
hitches. If the bumper hits the tire, the bracket can
be overstressed of fatigue the welds which can fail
later.
4.
The 3/8 inch diameter mounting bolts for the tire
mount to trailer frame should be tightened to 15-20
ft. lbs of torque.
Breakaway Switch &
D.O.T. Wet Cell Battery
After hitching to the tow vehicle, pull the safety pin on
the breakaway switch. Check to see if system is opera-
tional. Push safety pin back in to its original position.
Check battery fluid level every 60-90 days. Remove
cover. There are two fill caps. Refill with distilled water
only.
Breakaway Switch
Mounted on an A-Frame
Attach breakaway switch cable securely in a straight
line to the tow vehicle. Locate attachments so little
“slack” is left in the cable, but enough slack to allow for
turning without disengaging the pin. The cable will
activate brakes the instant a trailer becomes disen-
gaged. Brake adjustment is critical to stopping a disen-
gaged trailer.
Check Breakaway System
& Brakes Before Each Trip
1.
Disconnect 12V plug from tow vehicle.
2.
Pull breakaway pin.
3.
While pin is pulled, move tow vehicle forward.
Brake should be on and wheels locked.
4.
Replace pin and secure to tow vehicle. Do not loop
over hitch ball.
5.
Plug 12V connector into tow vehicle receptacle.
6.
Test brakes with brake controller.
NOTE: When disconnecting trailer from tow vehicle,
make sure to replace safety pin.
NOTE:
Landa ECOS Trailer 7000 Service Manual 9.801-315.0 - AC
BREAKAWAY BATTERY
(TWO FILL CAPS
UNDERNEATH COVER)
POWER
CABLE
BREAKAWAY
PIN
CABLE TO
VEHICLE
Breakaway Battery on A-Frame
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