Maintenance
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Maintenance
1.
Clean and repack the trailer axle wheel bearings with lithium grease every 12 months or
12,000 miles (19,308 km), whichever comes first.
2.
Make sure that the trailer tires are correctly inflated to the pressure shown on the tire.
CAUTION!
Always check trailer tires for proper inflation
before towing sawmill. Failure to do so may result in
machine damage.
3.
Check the adjustment of the trailer hitch coupler bracket frequently and adjust if neces-
sary. Replace any bent or otherwise damaged parts before using the hitch. Use only parts
provided by the hitch manufacturer for this hitch model.
4.
The trailer brakes should be adjusted as follows:
after the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have
“seated,”
at 3,000 mile intervals,
or as use and performance requires.
The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner:
1.
Jack up the trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack stands. Follow the trailer manu-
facturer's recommendations for lifting and supporting the unit. Make sure the wheel and
drum rotates freely.
CAUTION!
Do not lift or support trailer on any part of the
axle or the suspension system. Never crawl under your
trailer unless it is resting on properly placed jack stands.
2.
Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on
the bottom of the brake back-
ing plate.
3.
With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate the star wheel of the adjuster assem-
bly to expand the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings
against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn.
NOTE:
For drop spindle axles, a
modified adjusting tool may be necessary.
4.
Rotate the star wheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lin-
ing drag.
