Operator`s manual

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Blue – disc brake free-backing solenoid, to be wired into tow vehicle back up lights
The above wires each correspond with individual circuits on the tow vehicle. Refer to your
dealer, hitch installer, or local automotive repair shop to have the proper vehicle connector
installed.
To avoid trouble with the trailer lighting system, LOAD RITE recommends the following:
A. Make certain the tow vehicle is equipped with a proper harness connection to avoid
overloading circuits.
B. During annual maintenance, remove light lenses (where applicable) and spray metal
components with WD40' or apply a light coating of petroleum jelly.
C. Always carry spare light bulbs for applications featuring replaceable bulbs.
Tail light bulb - #1157
Marker light bulb - #194
3 light rear bar bulb - #L1895
(DOES NOT APPLY TO LED LIGHTS)
V. WINCH
LOAD RITE boat trailers are equipped with a hand winch designed for long life and trouble
free launching and loading. Periodically, the gears of your winch should be lubricated
with an all-purpose grease.
Check the winch cable or strap for cuts or frayed fibers at each use. Replace
immediately if any sign of wear is evident.
Be sure to spool the cable or rope across the drum. To extend cable or rope life, avoid a
criss-cross overlap pattern while retrieving.
VI. SECURING THE CARGO FOR TRAILERING
Tie down the boat securely at the bow and stern with approved tie downs (belly type
straps, ratcheting tie downs, or adequate strength rope).
In addition to the winch cable or strap, use the bow safety chain or cable. Again, do not
depend on the winch line alone to secure the boat to the trailer. Be certain that the
bow is resting snugly against the bow roller(s). Any loose cargo should be secured within
the boat or to the deck of a flat top trailer.
VII. ALL BOLTS, NUTS, AND FASTENERS
Upon initial trailer inspection, and on a continuing regular basis. Check for loose
hardware. Lug nuts should be tightened to 85 - 95 ft. lb..
VIII. BEARINGS AND HUBS
NOTE: Check wheel bearings periodically by the following procedure:
CAUTION - With the trailer connected to the tow vehicle on level ground, set the tow
vehicle parking brake and chock the wheels.
A. Chock the trailer wheel opposite the hub to be removed. Place chocks both in front and
behind the tire.
B. Position the service jack on the frame as near the wheel to be removed as
possible.
C. Rotate the elevated wheel and listen for any noise. If your trailer is equipped with brakes, be
certain that the (drum-style) brake shoes are not dragging. Feel the wheel for any
roughness in its rotation.
D. A quiet and smooth rotation indicates that the bearings are in good shape. If a noise,
grinding sound or roughness in rotation are evident, please contact your dealer for service.
E. At this time the wheel bearing adjustment should be checked. At the factory, LOAD RITE
sets the proper torque to maximize bearing life but on occasion it may be necessary to
make an adjustment due to normal wear. To check if bearing adjustment is needed, grip
the edge of the wheel to see if it rocks, or can move laterally. If the wheel moves at all, an
adjustment is necessary.
First, remove the bearing protector or dust cap (refer to the section on bearing protectors in