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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 stud threads. If you have reason to believe a lug nut has
come loose, safely stop the vehicle at the side of the road as soon as possible. Put up warning devices.
Remove the hub caps or wheel covers, if equipped and check the tightness of all the wheel lug nuts. Tighten
all lug nuts to the specified torque ft./lbs. If lug stud threads are damaged or faulty, get professional service
help. Do not tow the trailer with missing lug nuts or faulty lug stud.
If not properly tightened, loose lug nuts can damage the stud and/or wheel. If driven in this condition for any
extended period severe wheel damage could occur affecting the handling of your trailer.
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Use a torque wrench to tighten lug nuts. Tightening by hand or with an impact wrench is not recommended.
Under or over torque of wheel lug nuts can cause the wheel to separate from the axle and could lead to
property damage, serious injury or loss of life.
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It is the customers responsibility to follow these important safety instructions. Following these important
instructions will help ensure wheel lug nut torque is properly maintained on your recreational vehicle.
Proper torque of lug nuts can only be achieved by using a "Torque Wrench" and a socket of adequate size for
the application. Do not use a Flexible extension, a four way wrench or any other type of wrench that does not
measure the actual force applied to the lug nut fastener.
Never apply paint or lubricants to the lug nuts, studs, or mating surface of the wheel or hubs on your axles.
PRE-DEPARTURE SAFETY CHECK LIST
Before driving, make sure your vehicle and trailer maintenance is current. This is very important because
towing puts additional stress on the tow vehicle.
Check and correct tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer.
Make sure the wheel lug nuts on the trailer are tightened to the correct torque.
Be sure the hitch, coupler, draw bar, and other equipment that connect the trailer and the tow vehicle are
properly secured and adjusted.
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