Spartan 758 Water Jet, Owner'S Manual

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Tire Safety Information
Special Trailer Designation
Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment
- Tires must be properly balanced to avoid vibrations and shaking of the trailer. A wheel alignment adjusts the
angles of the wheels to position them correctly relative to the trailer’s frame. Such adjustments can maximize the
life of the tires, but should be performed by a qualified technician.
Tire Repair
- A punctured tire can be repaired by plugging the hole and patching the area that surrounds the puncture hole. A
small puncture in the tire tread can be repaired, but punctures to the sidewall should not. Tires should be removed from the rim
to be properly inspected before plugging.
Tire Fundamentals
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire. It also provides a tire identification
number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
Tire Safety Tips
Preventing Tire Damage
- Slow down before driving over a pothole or other object in the road
- Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway.
Tire Safety Checklist
- Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month).
- Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, cracks, foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma.
- Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread.
- Make sure tire valves have valve caps.
- Check tire pressure before any long trips.
- Do not overload trailer. Check the Tire Information Placard for the maximum recommended trailer load.