DIS185SSI4F AIR COMPRESSOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/19/16) — PAGE 63
TRAILER GUIDELINES
Wheel Rims
If the trailer has been struck, or impacted, on or near the
wheels, or if the trailer has struck a curb, inspect the rims for
damage (i.e. being out of round); and replace any damaged
wheel. Inspect the wheels for damage every year, even if
no obvious impact has occurred.
Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts
A loose, worn or damaged wheel bearing is the most
common cause of brakes that grab.
To check wheel bearings, jack trailer and check wheels
for side-to-side looseness. If the wheels are loose, or spin
with a wobble, the bearings must be serviced or replaced.
Check infl ation pressure weekly during use to insure the
maximum tire life and tread wear. Most trailer axles are
built with sealed bearings that are not serviceable. Sealed
bearings must be replaced as complete units.
Lug Nut Torque Requirements
It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel
mounting torque on the trailer. Be sure to use only the
fasteners matched to the cone angle of the wheel. Proper
procedure for attachment of the wheels is as follows:
1. Start all wheel lug nuts by hand.
2. Torque all lug nuts in sequence. See Figure K. DO
NOT torque the wheel lug nuts all the way down.
Tighten each lug nut in 3 separate passes as defi ned
by Table C.
WARNING
Lug nuts are prone to loosen after initial installation,
which can lead to death or serious injury. Check all
wheel lug nuts periodically.
3. Check to see if the lug nuts are tight after the fi rst 10,
25 and 50 miles of driving and before each tow
thereafter
Figure K. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence
Lights and Signals
Before each tow, check the trailer taillights, stoplights, turn
signals and any clearance lights for proper operation.
Replace any broken or burned-out lamps as necessary.
Check the wire harness for cuts, fraying or other damage.
If it needs replacing, contact your dealer.
Table C. Tire Torque Requirements
Wheel Size
First Pass
FT-LBS
Second Pass
FT-LBS
Third Pass
FT-LBS
12"
20-25
35-40
50-65
13"
20-25
35-40
50-65
14"
20-25
50-60
90-120
15"
20-25
50-60
90-120
16"
20-25
50-60
90-120
WARNING
Improper operating taillights, stoplights and turn signals
can cause collisions.
Check all lights before each tow.
NOTICE
NEVER
use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel
lug nuts.
Over-tightening lug nuts will result in breaking the studs
or permanently deforming the mounting stud holes in
the wheels.
