3-7. Maintenance
WARNING
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause serious personal injury and equipment damage.
•Apply parking brake while performing maintenance (see Section
•Support trailer with jack, or use proper equipment to lift trailer.
•Do not put any body part under trailer while lifting or performing maintenance.
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NOTE
Do not use trailer if any part is damaged or not working properly. When performing maintenance, check trailer for worn, damaged, or
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Replace trailer hardware only with SAE grade 5 hard- ware of same type and size as originally installed.
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Block wheels when adjusting parking brake.
Support trailer with jack. Apply parking brake.
Once a year, lubricate all moving parts on trailer with SAE 20W oil. Lubricate more often if trailer is exposed to elements or subject to frequent
1 Wheel Bearings
Every 12,000 miles, check wheel bearings. Repack bearings if necessary using a good quality
2 Brake Linings
Check linings every 20,000 miles and re- place if necessary.
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When reinstalling wheels, be sure wheel nuts are properly tightened (see Trailer Towing Safety Precautions).
3 Brake Fluid Reservoir
Check fluid level in reservoir at least 3 times yearly. Add fluid if not up to full mark. Use DOT Series 3 brake fluid from a sealed con- tainer. See brake actuator Owner’s Manual.
4 Parking Brake Handle
To adjust parking brake, release brake and turn handle. Turn clockwise to increase brake pressure or counterclockwise to de- crease brake pressure.
Tools Needed: | BRAKE FLUID |
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Adjust brake so less than 30 ft lb (41 N.m) of force is required to apply or release brake handle.
If parking brake cannot be adjusted by turn- ing handle, proceed as follows:
Release parking brake. Turn parking brake handle counterclockwise as far as possible.
5Lock Nuts
6Adjustment Rod
Loosen lock nuts on rod. Slide rod slightly for- ward. Tighten nuts.
Turn handle clockwise until parking brake is properly adjusted.
