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These adapters may be purchased a number of fastener
companies. They all have a way to attach ratchet tie-
downs.
LOADING THE PLATFORM
1.
Always load and unload on level ground. A good
starting point is to level the deck on the hitch
bar, then drop it down one hole so that the deck
is slightly lower in the front than the rear. As the
deck is loaded, the deck will lower slightly. You
want the deck as level as possible when fully
loaded. If you cannot achieve a level deck, it is
better to have the deck slightly lower in the
front than the rear.
2.
Make sure that the systems suspension and
wheel are in the trailing position. This will
reduce the amount of drop in the rear of the
deck while loading. If the tire is turned around
to the front of the system the deck will lower
more due to the leverage applied to the rear of
the system.
3.
When using loading ramps, make sure that the
ramps are secure to the Swivelwheel platform
before loading. Do not use unneeded power
when loading to keep the loading ramps from
shooting out from under the wheels.
4.
Ride onto the platform slowly in order to keep
your balance especially with a motorcycle. Be
aware of the opposite end of the platform. Do
not ride off of the opposite end of the platform.
If using a wheel chock for motorcycles, be sure
that motorcycles front tire is lined up with the
chock. Ride into the chock slowly.
TYING DOWN CARGO ONTO THE
DECK
When tying any cargo onto the deck, always make sure
that during transportation, the tie-down straps cannot
loosen so that you loose your cargo. When tying down a
motorcycle, the bikes suspension aids in the ride of the
bike. You never compress the shocks fully. This could
damage the shocks.
When tying the motorcycle (or
any other cargo that can flex) down with the use
of tie-downs, always insert the S-Hooks in a
fashion where it is in the hardest position to
remove if the tie-down were to loosen.
Check all
tie-downs frequently.
If using the stake bed receivers on the Swivelwheel-58
system:
Do not hook the S-hook through the bottom of
the holder. If the bike starts to move from side
to side due to road conditions, the strap on one
side tightens while the other loosens. The loose
side could possibly drop from the bottom of the
receiver. This could start a chain reaction and
you could loose the motorcycle. It may be better
to insert the hook through the receiver, and
hook it over the top of the receiver edge.
MAINTENANCE
BEARINGS:
The Swivelwheel-58 system’s wheel hub
assembly should be inspected from time to time to
assure there is sufficient grease. These hubs have
quality bearings installed. There should be no reason for
the bearings to fail as long as the grease level is
maintained. The Bearings should be repacked yearly or
every 10,000 miles as most trailer hubs.
The upper swivel hub has an access hatch cut out of the
deck material. By removing the two screws, the hatch
may be removed. This allows for the swivel hub
inspection. This hub turns very little. The only time the
wheel spins 360 degrees is when you back up.
Otherwise the wheel turns about 10-15 degrees during
travel and at a full turn.
TIRE:
The tire is a 5.70 x 8”, D-Rated, 8-Ply,
Highway Speed Trailer Tire. The load rating with this tire
is 1075 pounds @ 100 psi cold inflation. This tire will
never see 1075 pounds with a 600 pound deck load
.
Never replace this tire with a lower rated tire.
This
tire was chosen to fit the torsion suspension being
utilized. A larger tire will not fit this system.
Always
check tire pressures prior to using, and always
when the tire is cold.
Maintain a 100 psi
“cold”
inflation pressure in this tire.
The photos below show the tire used with the
Swivelwheel system. The taller and wider tires in the
E-Track
