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label. Tire pressure must be checked while the tire
is cold. Do not check tire pressure immediately after
towing the trailer. Allow at least three hours for the tires
to cool, if the trailer has been towed for as much as
one mile. Tires can lose air over a period of time.
Replace the tire before towing the trailer if the tire
treads have less than 2/32 inch depth or the telltale
bands are visible.
A bubble, cut or bulge in a side wall can result in a
tire blowout. Inspect both side walls of each tire for
any bubble, cut or bulge; and replace a damaged tire
before towing the trailer.
If you are storing your trailer for an extended period,
make sure the tires are inflated to the maximum rated
pressure indicated on the sidewall or VIN label and
that you store them in a cool, dry place such as a
garage. Use tire covers to protect the tires from the
harsh effects of the sun.
Tire Inspection Chart
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WARNING
Worn, damaged or under-inflated tires can
cause loss of control, injury and damage.
Check tires before each tow.
9.2.10 l
uBrIcatIon
Lubricate tilt deck pivots and hydraulic cylinder ends
every month (if equipped).
9.2.11 h
ydraulIc
r
eSerVoIr
Check fluid level prior to using the trailer. The reservoir
is normally located inside the battery box.
The dump body must be fully lowered before checking
fluid level. The reservoir should be filled to the full mark
on the side of the reservoir.
Use a quality hydraulic fluid with anti-wear properties,
rust and oxidation inhibitors. Fluid ejecting from the
reservoir could indicate a low battery.
9.2.12 l
ug
n
utS
Lug nuts are prone to loosen right after a wheel is
mounted to a hub. When driving on a remounted
wheel, check to see if the lug nuts are tight after the
first 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving, and before each
tow thereafter.
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WARNING
Lug nuts or bolts are prone to loosen after
being first assembled. Death or serious
injury can result.
Check lug nuts or bolts for tightness on a
new trailer, and after re-mounting a wheel
at 10, 25 and 50 miles.
^
WARNING
Metal creep between the wheel rim and lug
nuts or bolts can cause rim to loosen.
Death or injury can occur if wheel comes
off.
Tighten lug nuts or bolts before each tow.
Tighten the lug nuts or bolts in three stages to the
final torque for the axle size on your trailer, to prevent
Inspection, Service And Maintenance
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