SERVICE
11
Tire Maintenance
Wheel Torque Requirements
At least once each week, use an accurate tire
pressure gage to check the air pressure in both
trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended by
the tire manufacturer (located on the tire).
It is extremely important to apply and maintain
proper wheel mounting torque on your axle.
Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles
and 100 miles and periodically there after.
Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly
support a loaded trailer and could lead to premature
tire wear.
When replacing tires, it is important to use a tire of
appropriate size and load rating (530-12).
Failure to maintain proper torque on the lug nuts
may result in the wheel shearing off of the trailer,
possibly causing an accident and seriously
damaging the equipment.
The tightening of the lug nuts should be torqued
in the sequence above.
Lug nuts should be torqued in stages:
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
25 Ft-Lbs 60 Ft-Lbs 100 Ft-Lbs
This procedure should be followed after each
time the tire is removed.
Lubrication (every 6 months)
Lubricate the following parts with clean motor oil
or wheel bearing grease
where shown.
For additional winch operating and service instructions, refer to the Winch Owner’s Manual. The Winch
Owner’s Manual is in the storage tube at the front of the trailer.
NOTE:
Be sure that no grease is applied to brake pad.
Wheel Bearings
Jack
Winch
Max.
C
Hitch
Deck Latch
Bumper Bar
