Specifications

time. Any exposure to a hard winter climate, particularly road salt and/or chemicals,
requires immediate cleaning just as submersion in salt water. NEVER CLEAN HOT
WHEELS. All wheels to cool or cool them with running water. If the wheels are too hot,
significant damage can occur to the wheels. It is also important to seal the wheels with
a sealant that reduces static and resists brake dust. Check at an automotive supply
store for an appropriate sealant.
Before Initial Use:
• ReadtheOwner’sManualcompletely.
Before Every Trip:
Ensure that all vehicle and trailer maintenance has been done as set out in the various
owner’s manuals.
• Verifythatthetongueweightandloadarewithinproperspecification.Further,besure
that the load distribution is correct so that the tow vehicle and trailer are properly bal-
anced front to back and side-to-side.
• Checkthebrakefluidreservoirtoensureithastheproperfluidlevel.
• Examinethebrakerotorsurfacesandremoveexcessiverust,flushingthebrakesifthe
trailer has been idle for an extended period of time or submerged in salt water and not
flushed afterwards.
• Examinetheactuatorforwear,bentparts,corroded/seizedpartsorotherdamage.
• Testtheactuatortoverifythebrakesareworkingpriortouse.
• Verifyallrunningandbrakelights,aswellasturnsignalsandhazardlights,arework-
ing properly and that all wiring is properly connected. It must not be touching the road,
but loose enough to make turns without disconnecting or damaging the wires.
• Verifythecouplerlatchandallequipmentthatconnectthetrailerandtowvehicleare
properly secured and adjusted.
Verify that there are no leaks in the hydraulic system.
• Verifythesafetycablesareproperlyattachedtothetowvehicle.
• Verifytheemergencybrakecableisattachedproperlytothetowvehicle.
• Verifytheboatisproperlyloadedonthetrailerandproperlytieddowntothetrailer.
• Verifyand/orcorrecttirepressureonboththetowvehicleandtrailer.
• Ensurethelugnutsareproperlytorqued.(Thismustalsobedoneafterthefirst25
miles of towing and every 100 miles thereafter.)
• Verifythewheeljackisretracted,up-andinthelockedpositionpriortotowing.
• Verifythetowvehiclehasnotexceededtheloadcapacitypriortotowing.
• Checktheguidepolebarstoensuretheyaretight.
Check that all items are securely fastened on and in the trailer.
Every three to six months or 250 miles, whichever occurs first (in addition to above):
• Greasethetrailerjack.
• Oilthetrailerjackhandleinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’srecommendations.
• Examinetheentiretrailerforanyabnormalitiesordamage.
• Examinethetrailerbunksforanysignsofabnormalwear.
• Lubricatealltherollersonthetrailerwithalightcoatofoil.
Annually or every 2,000 miles, whichever occurs first (in addition to the above):
• Toassurethebearingsareingoodworkingorder,checkthebearingadjustmentat
least once a year by following this procedure: Jack up one side of the trailer. (Be
certain to use jack stands and check the trailer wheels to keep the trailer from moving
during the inspection.) Grip the edge of the tire and see if it can be rocked or moved.
If the outer edge of the tire moves more than 1/8”, the bearings may need to be re-
adjusted.
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