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Utility Trailer

Owner Manual

Model:

12-TU

12-TUS

16-TU

16-TUS

For Warranty Information Contact Valor Trailers at

(208)-810-4900

Or find us on our website:

www.valortrailers.com

Summary of Contents for 12-TU

Page 1: ...Utility Trailer Owner Manual Model 12 TU 12 TUS 16 TU 16 TUS For Warranty Information Contact Valor Trailers at 208 810 4900 Or find us on our website www valortrailers com...

Page 2: ...g 11 Trailers with Tilt Decks 12 Section 2 Maintenance 13 2 0 Periodic Maintenance 13 2 1 Structural Components 14 Sub Frame 14 Deck 14 2 2 Sub Assembly Components 14 Lunette Eye or Ball Type Coupling...

Page 3: ...arnesses and Lights 23 Junction Block 23 Electrical Connection 23 2 9 Trailers with Tilt Decks 24 Cushion Cylinder 24 Deck Latch 24 Deck Latch Assembly 24 Section 3 Parts 25 Lunette eye Coupler 25 Jac...

Page 4: ...t in safer driving 1 1 Purpose The purpose of this section is to describe how the vehicle characteristics maintenance road conditions and weather can affect trailer control and stability limits and ho...

Page 5: ...s Vehicle handling limits can be greatly affected by the weight of a load its placement the amount of weight distributed over the axles and whether or not the load is secured properly Tow vehicle and...

Page 6: ...ing Proper alignment of both tow vehicle and trailer wheels will add significantly to the handling characteristics of the combination and allow the driver to utilize all the design responses of the ve...

Page 7: ...more familiar the driver is with the vehicle and the road the less likely he will need to make abrupt emergency maneuvers which will take the vehicle to its limits Control and stability may be mainta...

Page 8: ...to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation whi...

Page 9: ...open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between...

Page 10: ...hitch height elevate the tongue of the trailer slightly 1 to 2 by adjusting the trailer hitch to compensate for settling of tow vehicle springs when loaded Always visually inspect hitch for unusual a...

Page 11: ...ctrical system Be sure the landing leg and drop foot are fully retracted and the crank handle is stowed in transport position Check all safety chains and their attachment to both the trailer and the t...

Page 12: ...ing property damage bodily injury or death A decal on the trailer similar to the one shown below indicates the correct placement of the load Load the trailer so that 60 of the total load weight is for...

Page 13: ...e blocked to prevent forward movement Articulated vehicles shall be restrained in a manner that prevents articulation while in transit Trailers with Tilt Decks It is very important that the deck latch...

Page 14: ...ub oil levels and for evidence of leaking wheel seals Check tire inflation pressures see page 21 Check hitch for damage or stress and verify correct hitch height Check lights for correct operation Qua...

Page 15: ...ers and corrosion If the trailer has been overloaded or in an accident inspect the tilt deck carefully It may be necessary to apply a new coat of wood preservative after decking has aged and become dr...

Page 16: ...luggish Fully collapse the cylinder and then remove the filler plug and drain out the old fluid Add 10W hydraulic fluid until the cylinder is full and all the air has been expelled Deck Latch The latc...

Page 17: ...acks or unexpected wear During this walk around it is essential to also check the torque on all suspension fasteners In the course of the initial shake down period in which the components of the suspe...

Page 18: ...ial solvent for inspection Check for cracks elongated holes evidence of overheating or foreign object damage The hub is crucial to safe vehicle operation and any doubt about its condition should be ca...

Page 19: ...ary to replace the wheels on your trailer be certain that the replacement units match the originals in the following regards 1 Type The disc wheels and capnuts on your trailer are of the hub pilot des...

Page 20: ...o correct a leak through the rim If therim is cracked the air pressure in the tube may cause the pieces of the rim to explode with great force and can cause serious injury or death Wheel Torque Proced...

Page 21: ...lortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 20 Trailer Model Torque Range all values in Ft lbs Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 10k Capacity 20 25 50 60 90 120 12k Capacity 20 25 50 60 90 120 16k Capacity 20 25 50 60 9...

Page 22: ...ed by the Rubber Manufacturers Association or the tire manufacturer Inflation Pressure Correct tire inflation pressure is the most important factor in tire life Inflation pressure should be as recomme...

Page 23: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 22 Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart...

Page 24: ...o verify that the electrical system is functioning properly If it is then replace the lamp if not then troubleshoot the electrical system Junction Block The junction block requires no regular maintena...

Page 25: ...inder should be changed if the cylinder has leaked or if the deck action has become jerky or sluggish Fully collapse the cylinder and then remove the filler plug and drain out the old fluid Add 10W hy...

Page 26: ...N 16 TU 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 1 C 000070 UT 2 5 16 Ball Coupler Option 1 1 1 2 C 000057 2 5 I D Lunnete Eye 1 1 1 3 H 000012 U WASHER 0 625 GR 8 ZINC 8 8 8 4 H 000013 U LOCK WASHER 0 625 GR 8 ZINC 4...

Page 27: ...Part Number DESCRIPTION 16 TU 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 1 SA 000016 UT JACK 1 1 1 2 H 000016 U HEX BOLT 0 375 16 X 1 25 UNC GR 8 ZINC 4 4 4 3 H 000017 U WASHER 0 375 GR 8 ZINC 4 4 4 4 H 000018 U LOCK WA...

Page 28: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 27 CUSHION CYLINDER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 16 TU 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 4X8 CUSHION CYLINDER KIT C 000047 UT 1 1 1...

Page 29: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 28 Axle Assembly See attached manual for specifications and parts list...

Page 30: ...U 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 1 SA 000012 UT HINGE PIN 2 2 2 2 H 000039 U HEX BOLT 0 3125 18 X 1 25 UNC GR 8 ZINC 2 2 2 3 H 000029 U LOCK WASHER 0 3125 GR 8 ZINC 2 2 2 4 H 000028 U WASHER 0 3125 GR 8 ZINC...

Page 31: ...8 X 1 5 H 000035 UT 2 2 3 12 STEEL LANYARD H 000043 U 1 1 4 FRICTION BLOCK C 000084 UT 2 2 5 SCREW 0 3125 18 X 1 5 H 000024 U 8 8 6 SPRING C 000088 UT 1 1 7 HANDLE GRIP C 000087 UT 1 1 8 ROLL PIN 3 8...

Page 32: ...18 UNC X1 H 000027 U 6 6 6 4 NUT 0 3125 18 UNC GR 8 ZINC H 000030 U 6 6 6 5 LOCK WASHER 0 3125 GR 8 ZINC H 000029 U 6 6 6 6 WASHER 0 3125 X 0 69 GR 9 ZINC H 000028 U 6 6 6 7 Nylon Square Nut for 14 Sc...

Page 33: ...TS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 16 TU 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 GROMMET 6 LIGHT C 000050 U 2 2 2 LIGHT RED 6 C 000051 U 2 2 2 GROMMET 2 LIGHT C 000052 U 7 7 7 LIGHT RED 2 C 000053 U 5 5 5 LIGHT AMBER 2 C 000...

Page 34: ...00090 UT 1 1 MID NON STATIONARY HARNESS C 000091 UT 1 1 1 REAR SILL HARNESS C 000092 UT 1 1 1 FRONT MARKER HARNESS STATIONARY C 000093 UT 1 1 FRONT MARKER HARNESS NON STATIONARY C 000094 UT 1 BRAKE HA...

Page 35: ...x 0 625 GR 9 ZINC H 000006 U 6 6 6 4 LOCK WASHER 0 250 GR 8 ZINC H 000007 U 3 3 3 5 HEX BOLT 0 250 20 X 0 75 UNC GR 8 ZINC H 000008 U 3 3 3 6 TOOLBOX LATCH C 000058 UT 1 1 1 7 HEX BOLT 10 32 X 3 4 UN...

Page 36: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 35 TOOLBOX ASSEMBLY CONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 8 9 7 11 12...

Page 37: ...FERENCE NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 16 TU 1 HANDLE_UT C 000107 UT 1 2 HOOK_UT C 000108 UT 1 3 LATCH ARM SA 000024 UT 1 4 BUSHING H 000049 UT 6 5 E CLIP PIN H 000047 UT 3 6 BOLT H 000051 UT 1 7 E CL...

Page 38: ...PHONE 208 810 4900 37 2 16 TUS 6 16 Deck 3 16 TUS 4 16 Stationary Deck 1 16 TU Deck DECK BOARD SIZING Board type 16 TU 16 TUS 4 16 16 TUS 6 16 2X10X177 6 6 6 2X7 5X177 2 2 2 2X10X57 6 2X7 5X57 2 2X10...

Page 39: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 38 ELECTRICAL PLUGS CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING AND OR REPLACEMENT ELECTRONICS...

Page 40: ...rst 5 years 30 discount when using VALOR OEM parts 100 labor years 6 10 signed labor rate agreement Direct factory tech support through our local dealer Purchaser of Used Unit Registration Warranty re...

Page 41: ...www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 40...

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