Merritt GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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BEFORE TRIP INSPECTION PROCEDURE
GATES TIRES
Check tires for cuts and abrasions.
Check air pressure before each trip.
Inflate as recommended by tire
manufacture.
Before traveling, be sure that all gates are
locked in either a fully open, or fully closed
position. All roll-up doors must be closed and
ropes secured.
WHEELS & RIMS DOOR LOCKS
Check wheel nuts after initial 50 to 100 miles
of service. Refer to the torque requirements
for the correct procedure and specifications if
necessary. Failure to use properly matched
wheels, studs, brakes or cap nuts will result
in equipment damage and could result in
injury or death if wheel comes off.
Insufficient mounting torque can cause wheel
shimmy, resulting in damage to parts and
extreme tire wear. Excessive mounting
torque can cause studs and cap nuts to brake
and discs to crack in stud hole area.
Check all gate locks, access door locks, side
door locks and rear door locks before each
trip to insure that they are in proper working
order. Any door, gate locks or keepers
which show excessive wear should be
replaced immediately. Care should be taken
to keep the area around the door frame clear
of any debris or animal waste. A build-up of
animal waste may result in
more pressure being applied to locks than
they were designed to withstand.
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