Ranger boats Angler, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Your RangerTrail
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Trailer
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
Safe operation of your trailer requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up
to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Before each trip, check your tires with a tire gauge, including the
spare (if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended on the Certification Label located on the
port side of the forward half of the trailer. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven
treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your trailer handles.
Certification Label and Tire label
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10º F (6º C) temperature
drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
To check the pressure in your tire(s):
1: Check your tire(s) when they are “cold”. The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature. Rather,
a cold tire is one that has not been driven for at least three hours. When you drive, your tires get warmer,
causing the air pressure to increase. Therefore, to get an accurate tire pressure reading, you must measure
the tire pressure when the tires are cold or compensate for the extra pressure in warm tires.
2: Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the
pressure with the tire gauge.
3: Add (or remove) enough air to reach the recommended air pressure indicated on your Certification Label.
4: Replace the valve cap.
5: Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.
TIRE CARE
Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails, or
glass that may be wedged in the tire grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and
make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bulges, and other signs of damage or
excessive wear. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs
to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be
used because they are more likely to blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate trailer maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Inspect your tires, including the
spare frequently, and replace them if one or more show signs of damage or excessive wear.
Certification Label and Tire label
U nder-inflation is the mos t common caus e of tire failures and may res ult in
s evere tire cracking, tread s eparation or “blowout”, with unexpected los s of
vehicle control and increas ed ris k of injury. Under-inflation increas es
s idewall flexing and rolling resis tance, res ulting in heat buildup and
internal damage to the tire. It als o may res ult in unneces s ary tire stres s ,
irregular wear, los s of vehicle control and accidents . A tire can los e up to
half its air pres s ure and not appear flat!
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Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being us ed. It is
recommended the tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal s ervice.
Heat caus ed by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging proces s . Yo u s h ould replace the s pare tire when you
replace the other tires due to the aging of the s pare tire.
Certification Label and Tire label
U nder-inflation is the mos t common caus e of tire failures and may res ult in
s evere tire cracking, tread s eparation or “blowout”, with unexpected los s of
vehicle control and increas ed ris k of injury. Under-inflation increas es
s idewall flexing and rolling resis tance, res ulting in heat buildup and
internal damage to the tire. It als o may res ult in unneces s ary tire stres s ,
irregular wear, los s of vehicle control and accidents . A tire can los e up to
half its air pres s ure and not appear flat!
A GE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being us ed. It is
recommended the tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal s ervice.
Heat caus ed by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging proces s . Yo u s h ould replace the s pare tire when you
replace the other tires due to the aging of the s pare tire.