ST-45 PUMP —TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Trailer Safety Precautions | 8. | WheelHub– Thewheelhubisconnectedtothetrailer'saxle. | |
9. | TireRim– Tires are mounted on a tire rim.The tire rim must | ||
CAUTION | |||
| match the size of the tire. |
ALWAYS make sure that the trailer is in good operating condition. Check the tires for proper inflation and wear. Also check the wheel lug nuts for proper tightness.
This section is intended to provide the user with trailer service and maintenance information. Remember periodic inspection of the trailer will ensure safe towing of the equipment and will prevent damage to the equipment and personal injury.
It is the purpose of this section to cover the major maintenance components of the trailer.The following trailer components will be discussed in this section:
■Tires
■Lug Nut Torquing
■Suspension
■Electrical
The following list defines the major trailer components:
1.Frame Length – This measurement is from the ball hitch to the rear bumper (reflector).
3.FrameWidth – This measurement is from fender to fender.
4.Jack Stand – Trailer support device with maximum pound requirement from the tongue of the trailer.
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6.Tires Size – Indicates the diameter of the tire in inches (10, 12, 13, 14, etc. ), and the width in millimeters (175, 185, 205 etc.).The tirediametermustmatchthediameterofthetirerim. This unit employes 7.35" X 14" tires.
7.Tires Ply – The tire ply (layers) number is rated in letters;2- ply,
10.Lug Nuts – Used to secure the wheel to the wheel hub. Alwaysuseatorquewrenchtotightendownthelugnuts.See Table 7and Figure 38 for lug nut tightening and sequence.
11.Axle – This trailer employes a torsion bar type suspension, which can support 3,500 lbs.
12.Electrical– Electricalconnectors(looms)areprovidedwith the trailer so that brake lights and turn signal lights can be connected to the towing vehicle. See Figure 43 for proper wiring connections.
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