Multiquip LS400, LS500 manual WARNING - Lug Nut Loosening, Determining Load Limit of Trailer

LS400/LS500 PUMP — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES

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

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

WARNING - Lug Nut Loosening

Lug nuts are prone to loosen after initial installation, which can lead to death or serious injury.

Check lug nuts for tightness on a new trailer or when wheel(s) have been remounted after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving.

Determining Load Limit of Trailer

Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone. On all trail- ers there is a Federal certification/VIN label that is located on the forward half of the left (road) side of the unit. This certification/VIN label will indicate the trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is the most weight the fully loaded trailer can weigh. It will also provide the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).This is the most a the axle can weigh.

There is a vehicle placard (Figure 56) located in the same location as the certification label described above.This plac- ard provides tire and loading information. In addition, this placard will show a statement regarding maximum cargo capacity.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING - Improper Lug Nut Torque

Improper lug nut torque can cause a wheel parting from the trailer, leading to death or serious injury.

Be sure lug nuts are tight before each tow.

The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg. Or XXX lbs.

TIRE	SIZE COLD TIRE PRESSURE	SEE OWNER’S
FRONT
		MANUAL FOR
REAR		ADDITIONAL
		INFORMATION
SPARE

WARNING - Tire Pressure

Improper tire pressure can result in a blowout and loss of control, which can lead to death or serious injury.

Be sure tires are inflated to pressure indicated on side wall before towing trailer.

Figure 56. Tire and Loading Information Placard

If additional work items (hoses, tools, clamps etc.) are go- ing to be added to the trailer, be sure they are distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and side to side. Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too many items on one side may overload a tire.

Excessive loads and/or underinflation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may lead to tire failure. It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is critical. The proper air pressure may be found on the certification/VIN label and/or on the Tire and Loading Information placard. This value should never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure stamped on the tire.

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