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5. MAINTENANCE
The following section is broken into subsections, BEFORE EACH USE, AFTER 50
MILES, AFTER 500-1000 MILES, AT 2500 MILES AND EVERY 2500 MILES,
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE, and MISCELLANEOUS. Each operation will take a
maximum of 10 minutes to perform and will aid in the longevity of your investment.
BEFORE
EACH USE
AFTER 50
MILES
AFTER 500-
1000 MILES
AT 2500
AND
EVERY
2500 MILES
REMOVAL
FROM
STORAGE
MISC.
COUPLER CONDITION
X
X
X
GENERAL HARDWARE INSPECTION
X
X
X
LUBRICATE HEIM JOINT
X
X
LUBRICATE 360 DEGREE SWIVEL
X
X
LUBRICATE SUSPENSION COLLARS
X
X
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND WEAR
X
X
X
TONGUE HARDWARE
X
X
X
WHEEL SERVICE
X
COUPLER CONDITION
Check that the captured ball in the front of the heim joint moves freely without binding,
but does not have excessive play. Check that the 360-degree swivel has full movement