FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Руководство пользователя

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Section 1 – Safety Information
R6 3/30/2017 Page 4
1.2.8
Matching Trailer and Hitch
^ DANGER
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow
vehicle can result in loss of control leading
to death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle are
rated for your trailer.
1.2.9 Worn Tires, Loose Wheels and Lug
Nuts
Just as with your tow vehicle, the trailer tires and
wheels are important safety items. Therefore, it is
essential to inspect the trailer tires before each tow.
If a tire has a bald spot, bulge, cut, cracks, or is
showing any cords, replace the tire before towing.
If a tire has uneven tread wear, take the trailer to a
dealer service center for diagnosis. Uneven tread
wear can be caused by tire imbalance, axle
misalignment or incorrect inflation.
Tires with too little tread will not provide adequate
frictional forces on wet roadways and can result in
loss of control, leading to death or serious injury.
Improper tire pressure causes increased tire wear
and may reduce trailer stability, which can result in
a tire blowout or possible loss of control.
Therefore, before each tow you must also check the
tire pressure. Remember, the proper tire pressure is
listed on the Certification (VIN) label, and should
be checked when tires are cold. Allow 3 hours
cool-down after driving as much as 1 mile at 40
mph before checking tire pressure.
^ WARNING
Improper tire pressure may cause an
unstable trailer. Blowout and loss of
control may occur. Death or serious injury
can result.
Make sure of proper tire pressure before
towing trailer. Inflate tires to pressure
indicated on Certification / VIN label.
The tightness of the lug nuts is very important in
keeping the wheels properly seated to the hub.
Before each tow, check to make sure they are
tightened to the proper torque.
^ WARNING
Metal creep between the wheel rim and lug
nuts (bolts) will cause rim to loosen.
Death or injury can occur if wheel comes
off.
Tighten lug nuts (bolts) before each tow.
The proper tightening sequence and tightness
(torque) for lug nuts is listed in the “Inspection,
Service & Maintenance” chapter of this manual.
Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten the lug
nuts.
Lug nuts are also prone to loosen after first being
assembled. When driving a new trailer (or after
wheels have been remounted), check to make sure
they are tightened to the proper torque after the
first
10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and before each tow
thereafter.
Failure to perform this check can result in a wheel
parting from the trailer and a crash, leading to death
or serious injury.
^ WARNING
Lug nuts are prone to loosen after being
first assembled. Death or serious injury
can result.
Check lug nuts for tightness on a new
trailer, and after re-mounting a wheel at 10,
25 and 50 miles.
^ WARNING
Inadequate lug nut torque can cause a
wheel to part while towing. Death or
serious injury can result.
Make sure lug nuts are tight before towing
trailer.
1.2.10 Weight And Load Distribution
Proper loading of your trailer is essential for your
safety. Tire, wheel, axle or structural failure can be
caused by overloading.