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Lug Nut Torquing
Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per
wheel than passenger car or truck wheels. Each
wheel may carry 1000 pounds and higher.
Furthermore, wheels on tandem axle trailers do not
steer, and are subjected to very high side load stress
whenever the trailer makes a tight turn. When going
around corners, especially on slow, tight turns, the
wheels are subject to very strong side loads. This
tends to flex the wheel and gradually loosen the
wheel nuts. Although the materials and
manufacturing methods are maximized for this kind
of service, these extra loads can cause stress, which
can result in flexing and loosening of wheel nuts.
Before each trip and any time a wheel is replaced,
be sure to tighten the wheel nuts, following the lug-
pattern sequence shown below. If the wheel was
replaced, check the torque every 10, 25, and 50
miles.
If you notice wheel wobbling, or hear a rattling
sound coming from a wheel, especially at low
speeds, a wheel lug nut may have come loose. This
problem is usually caused by improper tightening,
or by faulty or damaged lug bolt threads.
If suspicious of a loose lug nut, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible. Put up warning devices.
Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all
the lug nuts. Tighten all lug nuts to the specified
torque, using a torque wrench. If stud threads are
damaged or faulty, get professional service help.
NOTE
Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts.
Tightening by hand or with an impact wrench is
not recommended. See the Specification Chart in
this manual for wheel torque ratings.
Spare Tire Carrier
The T@G’S spare tire is held on the end of a cable
stored under the front of the trailer using a winch
system. To lower the spare tire, turn the winch,
accessed through the hole in the rear lower trim,
counter-clockwise using a 3/4” socket. To secure a
spare tire turn the winch clockwise to raise the cable
and tire up into position.
CAUTION
The hoist is designed to carry a tire and wheel
combination less than 100 Lbs.
CAUTION
The unit is designed for hand operation only, DO
NOT use impact type tools to drive the device.
Brakes
Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the
controller setting should be checked every six
months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Breakaway Switch
1. Pin
2. Breakaway Switch
To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch,
pull the pin out and spray the inside of the switch
through the hole with an electric contact cleaner
(such as SpraKleen). Applying a drop of light
household oil on the pin and the groove near the
base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely.
Immediately reinsert pin. Perform this procedure
every 90 days.
CAUTION
Allow no more than 20 to 30 seconds’ pin
separation as damage to brake magnets may
occur.
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