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After Prolonged Storage
Inspection Procedure
Before removing trailer from jack stands:
1. Remove all wheels and hubs or brake drums. Note which spindle and
brake that the drum was removed from so that it can be reinstalled in
the same location.
2. Inspect suspension for wear.
3. Check tightness of hanger bolt, shackle bolt, and U-bolt nuts per
recommended torque values.
4. Check brake linings, brake drums and armature faces for excessive wear
or scoring.
5. Check brake magnets with an ohmmeter. The magnets should check 3.2
ohms. If shorted or worn excessively, they must be replaced.
6. Lubricate all brake moving parts using a high temperature brake
lubricant (LUBRIPLATE or Equivalent).
CAUTION
Do not get grease or oil on brake linings or magnet face.
7. Remove any rust from braking surface and armature surface of
drums with ne emery paper or crocus cloth. Protect bearings from
contamination while so doing.
8. Inspect oil or grease seals for wear or nicks. Replace if necessary.
9. Lubricate hub bearings. Refer to procedure in manual.
10. Reinstall hubs and adjust bearings per instructions in manual.
11. Mount and tighten wheels per instructions in manual.
Storage
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