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WARNING

Infl ate tires to pressure stated on the 
Certifi cation / VIN label. 

Improper tire pressure may cause unstable 
trailer. Blowout and loss of control may 
occur. Death or serious injury can result.

Make sure of proper tire pressure before 
towing trailer. 

The tightness of the wheel nuts or bolts is very 
important in keeping the wheels properly seated to 
the hub. Before each tow, check to make sure they 
are tight.

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WARNING

Metal creep between the wheel rim and 
wheel nuts or bolts may cause rim to 
loosen.

Death or injury can occur if wheel comes 
off.

Tighten lug nuts or bolts before each tow.

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proper tightness (torque) for wheel nuts or bolts 

and tightening sequence is listed in the Inspection, 
Service and Maintenance section of this manual. Use 
a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts and use the 
crisscross star pattern sequence. Improper tightening 
of the lug nuts voids the axle warranty.

Wheel nuts or bolts are also prone to loosen after fi rst 
being assembled. When driving a new trailer (or after 
wheels have been remounted), check to make sure 
they are tight after the fi rst 10, 25 and 50 miles of 
driving and before each tow thereafter.

Failure to perform this check can result in a wheel 
separating from the trailer and a crash, leading to 
death or serious injury. 

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WARNING

Wheel nuts or bolts are prone to loosen 
after being fi rst assembled. Death or 
serious injury can result.

Check wheel nuts or bolts for tightness 
on a new  trailer, and after re-mounting a 
wheel at 10, 25 and 50 miles.

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WARNING

Inadequate wheel nut or bolt torque can 
cause a wheel to separate from the trailer, 
leading to death or serious injury.

Verify wheel nuts or bolts are tight before 
each tow.

2.2.9  Improper Loading 

The total weight of the load you put on the trailer, plus 
the empty weight of the trailer itself, must not exceed 
the trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). 

If you do not know the empty weight of the trailer plus 
the cargo weight, you must weigh the loaded trailer at 
a commercial scale. In addition, you must distribute 
the load in the trailer such that the load on any axle 
does not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating 
(GAWR). 

If your trailer is equipped with a Tire & Loading 
Information Placard, mounted next to the Certifi cation/
VIN label, the cargo capacity weight stated on that 
placard is only a close estimate. The GVWR and 
GAWR are listed on the Certifi cation/VIN label 
normally located on the front left side of the trailer.

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WARNING

An overloaded trailer can result in failure 
or loss of control of the trailer, leading to 
death or serious injury.

Never load a trailer so that the weight on 
any tire exceeds its rating.

Never exceed the trailer Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating (GVWR) or axle Gross Axle 
Weight Rating (GAWR).

Safety

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Страница 1: ...s safety information and instructions for your trailer You must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer You must follow all safety precautions and instructions Bumper Pull Trailers Apri...

Страница 2: ...ing Safety Defects 16 3 Tire Safety Information 17 3 1 Trailer Tire Information 17 3 2 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit Trailer 18 3 2 1 Trailers 10 000 Pounds GVWR Or Less 18 3 2 2 Trailers O...

Страница 3: ...ins 30 4 3 4 Connect Electrical Cable 31 4 3 5 Attach Breakaway Brake Lanyard 31 4 3 5 1 Test Electric Brakes 31 4 3 5 2 Test Electric Breakaway Brakes 31 4 3 5 3 Test Surge Brakes If Equipped 32 4 3...

Страница 4: ...9 2 2 3 Electric Brakes 46 9 2 2 4 Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes 46 9 2 2 5 Electric Brake Magnets 46 9 2 3 Trailer Brakes Surge If Equipped 46 9 2 3 1 Surge Brake Master Cylinder 46 9 2 3 2 H...

Страница 5: ...lease have the VIN number available for the dealer The VIN number is normally on the front left side of the trailer For future reference please write your VIN number in the space below _______________...

Страница 6: ...property 2 2 Major Hazards Loss of control of the trailer or trailer tow vehicle combination can result in death or serious injury The most common causes for loss of control of the trailer are Improp...

Страница 7: ...oad surfaces when driving a tow vehicle with a trailer than driving a tow vehicle without a trailer Anticipate the trailer swaying Swaying can be caused by excessive steering wind gusts roadway edges...

Страница 8: ...e system If the breakaway brake system is not working do not tow the trailer Have it serviced or repaired 2 2 7 Matching Trailer And Hitch DANGER Be sure hitch and tow vehicle are rated for the Gross...

Страница 9: ...us injury WARNING Wheel nuts or bolts are prone to loosen after being first assembled Death or serious injury can result Check wheel nuts or bolts for tightness on a new trailer and after re mounting...

Страница 10: ...iler is evenly loaded left right Towing stability also depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as possible WARNING Improper tongue weight load distribution can result in loss of control of the...

Страница 11: ...ric brakes and all of the lights on your trailer are functioning properly before towing the trailer Electric brakes and lights on a trailer are controlled via a connection to the tow vehicle generally...

Страница 12: ...l clockwise with your hands at the bottom of the wheel will move the rear of the trailer to the left while backing up Be careful not to allow the trailer to turn too much because it will hit the rear...

Страница 13: ...13 2 2 17 Safety Warning Labels On Your Trailer Depending on trailer configuration your trailer may not be equipped with all safety labels shown Safety...

Страница 14: ...14 Safety...

Страница 15: ...ect you and others against death or serious injury all applicable labels shown must be on the trailer and must be legible If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read contact your dealer for r...

Страница 16: ...estigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dea...

Страница 17: ...It is actually better for the tire to be rolling down the road than to be idle During use the tire releases lubricants that are beneficial to tire life Using the trailer tires often also helps preven...

Страница 18: ...y in all cases It is best to have your tires inspected by a tire supplier to determine if your tires need to be replaced If you are storing your trailer for an extended period make sure the tires are...

Страница 19: ...l rubber which when inflated bears the load Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall Cold inflation pressure The pressure in the tire before you drive Cord The strands forming the...

Страница 20: ...ember which can be mounted on a vehicle Normal occupant weight This means 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table I of 49 CFR 571 110 Occupant distri...

Страница 21: ...ct you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents Improve fuel economy Increase the life of your tires This booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety including information on th...

Страница 22: ...hicle s design load limit that is the greatest amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry and the vehicle s tire size The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is referred to as the recommended cold...

Страница 23: ...ions spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves When they appear even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace your tires Another method for checking tread depth is to place a...

Страница 24: ...a recall Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire In general the greater the number of plies the more weight a ti...

Страница 25: ...venting Tire Damage Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway and try not to strike the curb when parking Tir...

Страница 26: ...port It is the lowest of axle wheel or tire rating Sometimes the tire or wheel rating is lower than the axle manufacturers rating and will then determine GAWR The sum total of the GAWR for all trailer...

Страница 27: ...brake lanyard such that the switch will only activate pin pulls out if the coupler connection comes loose Jack A device on the trailer that is used to raise and lower the trailer tongue WARNING An imp...

Страница 28: ...face of the coupler to be above the top of the hitch ball 4 3 1 2 Prepare Coupler And Hitch 1 Lubricate hitch ball and inside of coupler with a thin layer of automotive bearing grease 2 Remove safety...

Страница 29: ...4 3 2 1 Before Coupling Trailer To Tow Vehicle 1 Be sure the size and rating of pintle match the size and rating of the ring Hitch ring and pintles are marked with their size and rating WARNING Ring t...

Страница 30: ...the tongue jack to raise the tow vehicle more than 1 inch 5 If the ring cannot be secured to the pintle do not tow the trailer Contact your dealer for assistance 6 Lower the trailer so that its entire...

Страница 31: ...out before all of the slack in the safety chains is taken up Do not connect the lanyard to a safety chain hitch ball or hitch ball assembly This would keep the breakaway brake system from operating w...

Страница 32: ...Surge Brakes If Equipped Hydraulic surge actuator systems provide automatic and smooth trailer braking without special application by the tow vehicle driver While this is extremely convenient it can s...

Страница 33: ...jack pad will support the tongue load 7 Rotate jack handle to extend the jack and transfer the weight of the trailer tongue to the jack 8 Raise the trailer coupler above the tow vehicle hitch 9 Drive...

Страница 34: ...d so that the trailer when loaded to rated capacity is level while connected to the tow vehicle A level trailer allows equal weight distribution on the axles Your dealer or a trailer service center ca...

Страница 35: ...35 Coupling To Tow Vehicle...

Страница 36: ...distribution and proper tongue weight The total weight of the trailer and its contents must never exceed the total weight rating of the trailer Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR Do not transport peo...

Страница 37: ...he trailer is equipped with ventilation openings do not block these openings WARNING Accumulation of hazardous fumes can cause death or serious injury Do not block access to ventilation openings 5 Sec...

Страница 38: ...unload cargo from trailer 7 Trailer Equipped With Removable Ramps Remove ramps and place in storage position Secure ramps to trailer Trailer Equipped With Drop Ramp Door Carefully raise ramp door Latc...

Страница 39: ...upling To Tow Vehicle section of this manual Test Tail Stop and Turn Lights Test trailer brakes Safety breakaway lanyard fastened to tow vehicle not to safety chains See Coupling To Tow Vehicle sectio...

Страница 40: ...es are fitted with a mechanism that will automatically adjust the brake shoes Read your axle and brake manual to see if your brakes adjust automatically If you do not have the axle and brake manual co...

Страница 41: ...may be equipped with an accessory battery The battery may be kept charged either by the tow vehicle by an auxiliary charger or by using an on board battery maintainer charger if equipped If the traile...

Страница 42: ...ion Check master cylinder level Section 4 Section 9 Shoes And Drums Adjust Section 9 Safety Chains And Hooks Check for wear damage Section 4 Coupler And Hitch Ball Check for cracks pits and flats Repl...

Страница 43: ...Inspect tread and sidewalls thoroughly Replace tire when treads are worn when sidewall has a bulge or sidewall is worn Rotate every 5 000 Miles Section 9 Section 9 Section 9 Brakes Electric Surge Che...

Страница 44: ...at top See Jack Mfr s Manual Structure Frame Members Welds Inspect all frame members bolts rivets Repair or replace damaged worn or broken parts Inspect all welds Repair as needed Section 9 Section 9...

Страница 45: ...the repair done by your dealer WARNING Broken or damaged fasteners can cause injury or damage to trailer and contents Inspect for and repair all damaged parts at least once a year 9 2 1 2 Welds All we...

Страница 46: ...trailer brakes if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle Be sure to check maintain and replace the battery according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Your trailer may use the hydraulic s...

Страница 47: ...cked so that the trailer will not roll away 2 Fill the master cylinder with correct fluid 3 Install a bleeder hose on the bleeder screw of the farthest wheel cylinder from the actuator If the trailer...

Страница 48: ...sent use a grease gun to lubricate the jack mechanism Grease the gears in the top of hand cranked jacks once a year by removing the top of the jack and pumping or hand packing grease into the gears 9...

Страница 49: ...ubber plug from the axle end 2 Place grease gun on zerk 3 Pump grease until new grease begins to appear Use a different color grease each time so you will know when the new grease begins to appear 4 I...

Страница 50: ...accurate torque readings Over tightening will result in breaking the studs or permanently deforming the mounting stud holes in the wheels and will void the axle warranty See your axle manufacturers ma...

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