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8.1.
INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SUMMARY CHARTS ...................... 78
8.2.
INSPECTION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 80
8.2.1.
Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure ............................ 80
8.2.2.
Trailer Structure ....................................................................... 81
8.2.2.1.
Fasteners and Frame Members........................................... 81
8.2.2.2.
Welds................................................................................... 81
8.2.3.
Drop Ramp Torsion Springs ..................................................... 82
8.2.4.
Trailer Brakes........................................................................... 82
8.2.4.1.
Brake Shoes and Drums...................................................... 82
8.2.4.2.
Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes ......................................... 82
8.2.4.3.
Brakes, Electric .................................................................... 83
8.2.4.4.
Brakes, Hydraulic (vacuum, air or electric operated) ........... 84
8.2.5.
Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle............................................ 85
8.2.5.1.
Coupler and Ball .................................................................. 85
8.2.5.2.
Gooseneck........................................................................... 85
8.2.5.3.
Fifth Wheel Kingpin.............................................................. 86
8.2.6.
Landing Leg or Jack ................................................................. 86
8.2.7.
Lights and Signals .................................................................... 86
8.2.8.
Accessory Battery .................................................................... 86
8.2.9.
Tires ......................................................................................... 86
8.2.10.
Wheel Rims.............................................................................. 88
8.2.11.
Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts ............................................... 88
8.2.11.1.
Unsealed Bearings (Hubs)............................................... 88
8.2.11.2.
Lug Nuts (Bolts)............................................................... 89
Table of Contents
INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ................................. 78
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
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Our trailers are built with components produced by various manufacturers. Some
of these items have separate instruction manuals. Where this manual indicates
that you should read another manual, and you do not have that manual, call
Down To Earth Trailers at 912-367-3007 for a free copy.
An Owner’s Manual that provides general trailer information cannot cover all of
the specific details necessary for the proper combination of every trailer, tow
vehicle and hitch. Therefore, you must read, understand and follow the
instructions given by the tow vehicle and trailer hitch manufacturers, as well as
the instructions in this manual.
1.1.
1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
General Safety Information