Inspection, Service and Maintenance
Bri-Mar 116
Inspection and Service before Each Use
Item Inspection / Service Manual Section
Reference
Breakaway Brakes
> Electric
> Surge
Check operation
Check fluid level and
operation
Sections 4.2.6 & 4.2.8.4
Section 4.2.7.1 & 8.2.4
Breakaway Battery Fully charged,
connections clean
Sections 4.2.6, 4.2.8.4
Brakes, all types Check operation Section 1.2.3
Shoes and Drums Adjust Section 1.2.2 8.2.3.2
Coupler and Hitch Ball Check for cracks, pits,
and flats. Replace
w/ball & coupler having
same trailer GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device &
replace.
Section 4.2.2.1
Section 4.2.2.1
Section 8.2.5.1
Ring and Pintle Check for cracks, pits,
and flats. Replace
w/ring & pintle having
same trailer GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device &
replace.
Section 4.2.3.1
Section 4.2.3.1
Section 8.2.5.2
Gooseneck Ball Check for cracks, pits,
and flats. Replace w/ball
& coupler having same
trailer GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device &
replace when worn.
Section 4.2.8.1
Section 4.2.8.1
Section 8.2.5.3
Safety Chains & Hooks Check for wear and
damage
Sections 4.2.4 & 4.2.8.3
Tires Check tire pressure
when cold. Inflate as
needed.
Sections 6.1 & 8.2.10
Wheels - Lug Nuts
(Bolts) & Hub
Check for tightness
Tighten. For new and
Section 6.1
Trailers