Custom Engineered for PECO Energy
S/N: 1F9UZ1318AV048029
Preface
Thank you for choosing Sauber Mfg. Co.. You have purchased a trailer designed and built with care. With minimal main-
tenance and by understanding its operation, your new trailer will provide you with years of excellent service. We welcome your
suggestions for improvement and stand willing to assist you if any questions arise during its operation. If we can help in any way,
please contact your account representative toll free:
Website: SauberMfg.com
Voice Communications: (800) 323-9147
Fax Communications: (800) 833-3264
The following manual provides important safety information and instruction. Please read this manual before operating your new
trailer. It is important to follow safety instructions and cautions.
We acknowledge that not every situation or combination of tow vehicle and trailer can be addressed, therefore we ask that you
use sound judgment after reading the following outlines.
Some components may be produced by a third party. When available, separate service manuals and instructions may apply.
Serious Hazards
Loss of control of the tow vehicle/trailer combination could result in serious injury or death. The most common causes for loss of
control include:
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Failure to adjust driving behavior when towing a trailer
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Immoderate speed – Driving too fast for the conditions
With ideal road conditions, the maximum recommended speed for safely towing a trailer is 60 mph. If you drive too fast, the trail-
er is more likely to sway, increasing the possibility for loss of control. In addition, it is possible that the tires may overheat, in-
creasing the chance of a blow out.
Decrease your speed as road, weather, lighting, and other conditions decline.
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Improper sizing of the tow vehicle for the trailer
Trailers that weigh too much for the tow vehicle can cause unsafe stability issues which can lead to loss of control and a serious
accident. Know your vehicle tow rating and Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR.) Vehicle manufacturers will provide you
with maximum towing capacities, as well as the GCWR. The additional strain put on the engine and drive-train of the vehicle
may also lead to serious maintenance problems. For these reasons, the maximum towing capacity of your towing vehicle should
not be exceeded. The towing capacity of your vehicle can be found in the tow vehicle's Owner's Manual.
Use of a hitch with a load rating less than the load rating of the trailer can result in loss of control and may lead to a serious acci-
dent. Ensure that your hitch and tow vehicle are rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and tongue weight of your
trailer.
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Overloading and/or improper weight distribution
The total weight of the load you put in or 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
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Model 1570-B Puller
09/2010
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