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Section 8 – Inspection, Service & Maintenance
R4 3/30/2017 Page 43
8.2.3 Drop Ramp Torsion Springs
If your trailer has a drop-ramp door, the weight of
the door may be partially held by a torsion spring
and a cable. Stand to the side when opening the
drop ramp. You could be hurt if you are behind the
drop ramp and the counterbalance does not work.
^ WARNING
A spring and cable counterbalance can
inflict serious injury if it breaks, or if
incorrectly adjusted.
Inspect the cable and cable ends each time
the door is operated.
Do not attempt to service the
counterbalance. Take the trailer to your
Featherlite dealer for service.
Inspect the cable and cable ends regularly for
fraying and signs of loosening. If released, a
torsion spring can inflict serious injury.
The torsion spring and cable are not user
serviceable. The torsion spring must be serviced
by a person who is trained in torsion spring
safety.
8.2.4 Trailer Brakes (Nev-R-Adjust®
Forward Adjusting Brakes)
Trailers equipped with Nev-R-Adjust® forward
self-adjusting brakes require no manual brake
adjustment.
During travel, the brakes automatically rotate an
adjuster assembly to close the gap caused by lining
wear. This eliminates the need for manual brake
adjustments.
8.2.4.a Periodic Inspection
Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are
essential to ensure safety. You must have your
dealer inspect these components at least once per
year, or each 12,000 miles.
8.2.4.b Brakes, Electric
Two different types of electric brakes may be
present on the trailer: an emergency electric
breakaway system, which acts only if the trailer
comes loose from the hitch and the breakaway pin
is pulled. The other brake is an electric braking
system that acts whenever the brakes of the tow
vehicle are applied.
Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes
The electric brakes that operate in conjunction with
the tow vehicle brakes must be “synchronized” so
that braking is properly distributed to the tow
vehicle brakes and the trailer brakes. For proper
operation and synchronization, read and follow the
axle/brake and the brake controller manufacturers’
instructions.
Breakaway Battery
This battery supplies the power to operate the trailer
brakes if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle.
Be sure to check, maintain and replace the battery
according to the battery manufacturer’ instructions.
Breakaway Switch
This switch causes the breakaway battery to operate
the electric brakes if the trailer uncouples from the
tow vehicle.
The lanyard for the pull pin is connected to the tow
vehicle, and the switch is connected to the trailer.
To check for proper functioning of the switch,
battery and brakes, you must pull the pin from the
switch and confirm that the brakes apply to each
wheel. You can do this by trying to pull the trailer
with the tow vehicle, after pulling the pin. The
trailer brakes may not lock, but you will notice that
a greater force is needed to pull the trailer.
^ WARNING
If electric breakaway brakes do not operate
when trailer is uncoupled from the tow
vehicle, death or serious injury can occur.
Check emergency breakaway brake system
BEFORE each tow.
Magnets for Electric Brakes
To make certain an electrically-operated braking
system will function properly, you must have your
dealer inspect the magnets at least once a year, or
each 12,000 miles. See the brake manual for wear
and current inspection instructions.