Valor 18385, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 Maintenance
2.0 Periodic Maintenance
New Trailer Break-in KEEP
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Before loading the trailer, the
“trailer brakes should be
burnished-in , which is critical to brake
performance. The reason for a proper break-in is to establish an even layer of friction material
deposited on the rotors from the brake pads. It is very important that this initial layer of friction
material is evenly distributed. The tractor hand brake should be used cautiously for this
procedure. Always apply slow and steady pressure on the hand brake until the trailer can be
felt “pulling” on the tractor, and always be ready to release quickly in case of lockup.
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Begin this burnishing process by applying the brakes 20-30 times (minimum) with
approximately a 20-mph decrease in speed, e.g. 40-mph to 20-mph. Allow ample time for
brakes to cool between application (roughly 1 mile at 40-mph). This allows the brake shoes
and magnets to
slightly “wear-in” to the drum surfaces” (Recommendation from Dexter Axle).
May require over 50 to 100 applications to achieve a 100% burnishing of the trailer brakes.
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10 to 15 miles
– check and fill wheel hubs with 80w-90 gear oil.
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50 to 100 miles - re-torque wheel flange nuts - see page 30-31.
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1000 miles - check axle alignment and re-torque suspension fasteners - see pages 23-26.
Pre-Trip Inspection
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Lube wear areas on hitch.
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Examine frame and tongue members for evidence of damage or cracked welds.
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Check suspension for bent or broken springs, damaged components, and loose or missing
fasteners.
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Check wheel hub oil levels and for evidence of leaking wheel seals.
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Check tire inflation pressures- see page 33.
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Check hitch for damage or stress and verify correct hitch height.
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Check lights for correct operation.
Quarterly or 10,000 miles
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Check wheel flange nut torques- see page 31.
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Check brakes for adjustment- see page 28, 29, & 45,46.
Semi-Annually or 25,000 miles
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Lubricate jack- see page 21.
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Re-torque suspension fasteners- see page 23-25.
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Inspect and lubricate brakes and linings- see page 27-29 & 48.