23. TRAILER MAINTENANCE
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Check wheel bearings periodically with the following
procedure:
1. Leave the trailer connected to the tow vehicle with
brake set and wheels choked. (Trailer must be on
level ground).
2. The first step in jacking up your trailer is to block
the wheel on the opposite side, both front and
back.
3. Position the jack on the frame as near to the
wheel as possible with supporting-stands installed
properly.
4. Proceed to spin the wheel and listen for any
noise. Feel the wheel for any roughness in its
rotation. If your trailer is equipped with brakes, be
certain that the brake shoes are not dragging. A
quiet and smooth rotation indicates that the
bearings are in good shape. If a noise or grinding
sound is evident, the wheel bearing may need an
adjustment. To check if an adjustment is needed,
grip the edge of the wheel to see if it rocks, or can
move. If the wheel moves at all, an adjustment is
necessary. Please contact your local dealer for
proper procedure. ALL WORK SHOULD BE
DONE BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC.
TIRE PRESSURE
The recommended air pressure can also be found on
trailer's certification plate and it will be found molded
on the tire. If the plate is damaged, your local dealer
can help you in determining the proper tire and rim
size.
NUTS AND BOLTS
Check on all bolts and nuts for tightness. All bolts and
nuts should be checked periodically. Please refer to
the Manufacturer’s manual for torque specification
information.
TRAILER STORAGE
While in storage, the following steps are
recommended to ensure continuous optimal
performance:
1. If at all possible, park your trailer rig in a protected
area, i.e. garage, carport, etc.
2. If you must park your trailer outdoors, install a
boat cover that is tight enough for adequate
protection but not air tight.
3. Service or repack wheel bearings according to
manufacturer's instructions.
4. Jack up the trailer and place blocks under the
trailer frame to take most of the weight off trailer
springs and tires.
5. Loosen tie-downs and winch line, but be sure the
boat is resting properly on hull supports.
6. If the boat has a drain plug, remove it and elevate
the trailer tongue slightly (just an inch or two) to
allow water to drain out and keep the boat dry. Tie
the plug to something obvious, like the steering
wheel, so you will remember to replace the drain
plug before you take your next trip.
7. While boat is in storage, it is a good time to touch
up rust spots, nicks and chips and replace
damaged tie-downs, winch line, wiring, etc.
8. Lubricate all moving parts such as rollers, winch,
etc.
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF YOUR
TRAILER WILL HELP ENSURE A MORE TROUBLE
FREE HAULING EXPERIENCE
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