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Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 

You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation.  If you cannot or are unsure how 
to perform the items listed here, have your dealer do them.  Note:  In addition to this manual, also check the relevant component 
manufacturer's manual. 

Inspection and Service Before Each Use 

Item 

Inspection/Service 

 

Coupler and & Ball 

 

Check for cracks, pits and flats. Replace w/ ball & coupler having correct trailer GVW 

Rating. Grease. Check locking device and replace 

 

 

 

Safety Chains & Hooks 

 

 

Check for wear and damage, replace as needed 

 

Tires 

 

 

Check tire pressure when cold. Inflate as needed 

 

Wheels - Lug 

Nuts(bolts) and Hub 

 

 

Check for tightness; retighten lug nuts as stated in the breaking in a new trailer section 

of this manual. 

 

Pivot Axels 

 

 

Grease Pivot Axels on both sides of trailer prior to each use. Grease zerks are located 

on the front side of each wheel lift assembly. Use a high quality grease 

 

Safety Pins 

 

 

Prior to each use inspect all pins for excessive wear and/or bending.  If excessive wear 

is noted or if the pin is bent replace the pin prior to towing your fish house. 

 
Winch Cables 

 

Wire cable can become frayed or contain broken wires.  Wear heavy leather- palmed 

work gloves when handling wire cable assembly.  Frayed or broken cable can and 

cause injury to personnel.  

 

Inspect cable for frayed; cut; broken; crushed; and significantly corroded wires/strands.  

Cables must be replaced if these  

 
Leaf Spring  

 

Leaf springs should always be inspected for cracks and breakage to avoid failure of the 

trailer spring. Cracks typically appear near the philister bolt and near the eye of the bolt 

that connects your spring to the wheel assembly. Cracked or broken springs must be 

replaced.

 

Inspection and Service every 3 months/3,000 Miles 

 

Structure/hinges, doors  

 

 

Inspect. Repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts 

 

Tires 

 

 

Rotate @ 3,000 miles 

Inspection and Service every 6 months/6,000 Miles 

 

Structure/window 

 

 

Clean dirt buildup, lubricate hinges and slides 

 

Tires 

 

 

Inspect tread and sidewalls thoroughly. Replace tire when treads are worn, when 

sidewall has a bulge or sidewall is worn. 

Inspection and Service every 12 months/12,000 Miles 

 

Structure/frame 

members/welds 

 

 

Inspect all frame members and bolts. Repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts. 

Inspect all welds, repair as needed. 

 

Wheels/Bearings 

(Hubs)/Rims 

 

 

Check and confirm free running.  Disassemble, inspect, assemble and repack. Replace 

promptly if immersed in water. Inspect for cracks and dents. Replace as needed 

 

Structure/Axel 

attachment/Bolts 

 

Check by Dealer 

 

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Страница 1: ...actured by Voyager Industries Inc 803 Central Ave N PO Box 566 Brandon MN 56315 www yettifishhouse com 800 980 4940 This Manual contains safety information and instructions for your Yetti You must rea...

Страница 2: ...een exposed to conditions beyond the represented and rated capacity of the product 4 This limited Warranty shall not apply to issues related to interior finish appliances furniture accessories or runn...

Страница 3: ...rs 12 Hazards From Modifying Your Yetti 12 Hazards From Accessories 13 LP Gas Fuel System 14 Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer 15 Yetti Towing Guide 15 Reporting Safety Defects 16 Safe Yetti Towin...

Страница 4: ...ading the Cargo 33 Checking the Yetti Before and During Each Tow 33 Pre tow Checklist 33 Make Regular Stops 34 Retighten Lug Nuts at First 10 25 50 Miles 34 Inspection Service Maintenance Summary Char...

Страница 5: ...following signal words MAJOR HAZARDS Loss of control of the Yetti or Yetti tow vehicle combination can result in death or serious injury The most common causes for loss of control of the Yetti are Imp...

Страница 6: ...slower acceleration and increased length With these caveats in mind Be alert for slippery conditions You are more likely to be affected by slippery road surfaces when driving a tow vehicle with a Yet...

Страница 7: ...s of control and may lead to death or serious injury Use of a tow vehicle with a towing capacity less than the load rating of the trailer can result in loss of control and may lead to death or serious...

Страница 8: ...so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch and continue retracting the jack to its fully retracted position Uncoupling the Ball Hitch Yetti with Tongue Jack Block tires to prevent rolling...

Страница 9: ...iving as much as 1 mile at 40 mph before checking tire pressure 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...

Страница 10: ...sway stability or poor tow vehicle handling Poor sway stability results from tongue weights that are too low and poor tow vehicle stability results from tongue weights that are too high Refer to Chapt...

Страница 11: ...rough you must secure your cargo so that it does not shift while the Yetti is being towed If the door latch is equipped with a deadbolt use the deadbolt to prevent the door latch from opening Improper...

Страница 12: ...controller in the tow vehicle cab You should feel the operation of the Yetti brakes Standard mirrors usually do not provide adequate visibility for viewing traffic to the sides and rear a towed Yetti...

Страница 13: ...Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause death Be certain exhaust from a running generator does not accumulate in or around your Yetti by situations such as Being drawn in by fans or ventilat...

Страница 14: ...upply at the LP tank Leave the area until odor clears Correct the source of LP gas leakage before using LP appliances Do Not Use a Flame to Locate the source of an LP Gas Leak WARNING Risk of fire or...

Страница 15: ...you lose control of your vehicle and Yetti As you did when learning to drive an automobile find an open area with little or no traffic for your first practice Yetti towing Of course before you start...

Страница 16: ...m of the wheel will move the rear of the Yetti to the left while backing up If you are towing a bumper hitch rig be careful not to allow the Yetti to turn too much because it will hit the rear of the...

Страница 17: ...rrect extreme Yetti swaying Instead lightly apply the trailer brakes with the hand controller Make regular stops about once each hour Confirm that the coupler is secure to the hitch and is locked Elec...

Страница 18: ...ed adjacent to or near the trailer s VIN Certification label at the left front of the trailer Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tow Vehicle Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants...

Страница 19: ...ire Quality Grading System Fundamental characteristics of tires Tire safety tips Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine Recognize that the time you...

Страница 20: ...tion pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature Rather a cold tire is one that has not been driven...

Страница 21: ...heavy spots on the wheel and tire assembly A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the vehicle s frame This adjustment maximizes the life o...

Страница 22: ...t week of 1997 The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Ply Composition and Mat...

Страница 23: ...are put on each rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle Max Load Single kg lbs at kPa psi Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a s...

Страница 24: ...wheel rating is lower than the axle manufacturers rating and will then determine GAWR The sum total of the GAWR for all trailer axles may be less than the GVWR for the trailer because some of the trai...

Страница 25: ...e trailer Side View Mirrors The size of the trailer that is being towed and your state law regulations determine the size of the mirrors However some states prohibit extended mirrors on a tow vehicle...

Страница 26: ...e unwinding the winch Continue until the Yetti is approximately half way down Engage ratchet by moving ratchet lever to its upward position Move to passenger s side wheel assembly and ensure that the...

Страница 27: ...ever to the downward position and unwind the winch until there is no pressure on the cables You need to leave enough slack in the cables to pinch them together Move the ratchet lever to the upward pos...

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Страница 29: ...receiver is turned off in order to save power 2 Starting at the tongue remove the safety clip and pin You may need to use the Tongue Raise Lower buttons to remove pressure from the pin Unlock the cou...

Страница 30: ...ransmitter Observe orientation and do not use force A solid red LED indicates the battery is charging Once fully charged the red LED will turn off and the green LED will turn on A fully discharged rem...

Страница 31: ...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 the Gross Axle Weight Rating Tongue Weight It is critic...

Страница 32: ...leaving just the trailer on the scale Get a ticket which lists the total trailer weight Re connect the trailer to your tow vehicle and the drive the tow vehicle wheels off the scale just leaving the t...

Страница 33: ...itch cable fastened to tow vehicle not to safety chains see the Coupling to the Tow Vehicle chapter of this manual Cargo properly loaded balanced and tied down see the Loading the Yetti section of thi...

Страница 34: ...the first 10 25 and 50 miles of driving Failure to perform this check may result in a wheel coming loose from the trailer causing a crash leading to death or serious injury Torque Technique Figure 7 1...

Страница 35: ...d or contain broken wires Wear heavy leather palmed work gloves when handling wire cable assembly Frayed or broken cable can and cause injury to personnel Inspect cable for frayed cut broken crushed a...

Страница 36: ...argo immediately inspect the welds and fasteners for damage To prevent severe damage to your trailer inspect all of the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year Worn or broken suspension parts...

Страница 37: ...ust 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 Lig...

Страница 38: ...ier to determine if your tires need to be replaced If you are storing your trailer for an extended period make sure the tires are fully inflated to the maximum rated pressure and that you store them i...

Страница 39: ...eforming the mounting stud holes in the wheels Figure 7 1 Lug nut sequence of tightening Keep a record of the date and approximate mileage when you check the lug nut torque Note any lug nut that has l...

Страница 40: ...40 Lug Nut Torque Aluminum Wheels Rim Size Stud Size Dry Torque Foot pounds 15 inch 5 or 6 hole inch 110 Dry Torque Foot pounds is determined by manufacturer Yetti Wiring Connectors...

Страница 41: ...IT TO SV3 Tongue Lower 5 FAULTY CIRCUIT TO SV4 Left Drivers Raise and Lower 6 FAULTY CIRCUIT TO SV5 Right Passengers Raise and Lower 7 FAULTY CIRCUIT TO SV6 Left Drivers Right Passengers Raise and Low...

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