Taxa Outdoors Cricket 2019, Owner'S Manual

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TIRES
size: ST 205/75 R 15 pressure: max 50psi cold
size: ST 235/75 R 15 pressure: max 50psi cold
overview
… Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle. Under-inflated
tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Maintaining proper tire pressure, tire and vehicle load limits, avoiding road
hazards, and regularly inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are important steps in avoiding tire failure, such as
tread separation or blowout and flat tires.
These steps, along with other care and maintenance activities, may improve vehicle handling,
help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents, improve fuel economy and increase the life of your tires. In sum,
you are responsible for making tire safety a regular part of your tow vehicle and trailer maintenance routine. Remember that the time you
spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of tire failure.
proper wheel nut torque is essential to safe towing. The wheel and axle systems used in trailers are similar in many ways to those found in
motor vehicles. However, they differ in several important ways. First, trailer wheels do not steer, and are subjected to high side load stress
when making tight turns around corners. This tends to flex the wheel and loosen the wheel nuts. Wheel nut torque requirements vary
depending on the size and manufacturer of the wheel.
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 and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and recall
matters.
Sidewall markings and important terms … your trailer tires should be marked with either a designation of “ST” (i.e. ST2 05/75/ R15, or
LT215/75/R15 ). The “ST” indicates Standard Trailer Service and designed for trailer use only. The “LT” indicates Light Truck Service and
designed to be used on vehicles that are capable of carrying heavy cargo.
maximum load rating …. Is the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that the tire can carry.
maximum permi ssible inflation pressure … is the greatest amount of air pressure that should be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
max. load single kg (lbs) at kPa (psi) cold -This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single.
load range …. identifies the tire’s load -carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.
TIRE TREAD
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that helps prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding, especially when the road is
wet or icy. Generally, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. The following chart is a general
guide for determining the condition of and maintenance action for your trailer tires:
replacement … please refer to the tire sidewall on your trailer’s standard tires for information regarding proper tire replacement. Be s ure to
replac e your standard trailer tires with “ST” designated tires. Note: replacing your trailer tires with non -ST designated tires will void the
Limited Warranty. See Limited Warranty section herein. If you have any doubt about the correct size/type to choose, consult with a tire
dealer. Please also refer to the manual provided by your specific tire manufacturer for care and use instructions.
repair …. the proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that surrounds the puncture
hole. Punctures through the tread may be repaired if they are not too large, but punctures to the sidewall should NOT be repaired. Tires
must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched.
ALL TIRE REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS
Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the
vehicle. Because tires may naturally lose air over time, or when driven over objects such as potholes or curbs, it is important to check tire
pressure monthly and before every trip.
The tire inflation pressure number indicates the amount of air pressure
– measured in pounds per square inch (psi) – a tire requires to be