COMPONENT MAINTENANCE
AVOID
Lug
Bolts
Coupler
NOTE:
During break-in
period (first
500
miles) your
hubs
may
feel extra warm
due to brake shoes setting in
with the brake drum.
Lug bolts must be checked at
50
&id
200
miles
wher? your
coach is new. After this, lug
bolts should be checked
periodically or safety,
especially before
any
long
trip and extensive braking.
Tighten lug bolts
to
85-95
ft.
pounds torque using a cross
tighten sequence of
1-3-2-4.
Use
a
small
quantity
of
grease
on
the moving
mechanism to insure ease
of
operation.
On
coaches with surge
hydraulic brakes, there
is
no
lubrication needed on
coupler assembly.
We
recommend that you
use
conventional grease on ball
of
hitch for ease of operation.
Maintenance for
Mini-Wheels
.
1.
Inspecr
all
joints and links
for tightness to prevent
loss.
Design
is
such
that
bolts and nuts
can
be
tight
and still function
properly.
2.
Lubricate a11 moving
pads
of
fifth wheel for proper
operation.
3.
Crease top surface of
wheel
to
eliminate
wear
and provide easier
turning.
DO
NOT
ignore
checking wheel
lug
bolts.