10.1 INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SUMMARY CHARTS
You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and
reliable operation. If you cannot or are unsure how to perform the items listed here,
have your dealer do them. Note: In addition to this manual, also check the relevant
component manufacturer’s manual.
Inspection and Service before each Tow
Item Inspection / Service Manual Section
145
Reference
Breakaway Brakes
> Electric
> Hydraulic
Check operation
Check operation
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
Breakaway Battery Fully charged,
connections clean
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section and
Section 10.2.3.3
Brakes
> Electric
> Surge
Check operation
Check operation
Check Master Cylinder
Level
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
Shoes and Drums Adjust Section 8.2 & 10.2.1.4
Safety Chains & Hooks Check for wear, damage “Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
Coupler and Hitch Ball Check for cracks, pits,
and flats. Replace w/ball
& coupler having trailer
GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device &
replace when worn.
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
Section 10.2.1.11
Gooseneck Ball Check for cracks, pits,
and flats. Replace w/ball
& coupler having trailer
GVW Rating.
Grease.
Check locking device &
replace when worn.
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
“Coupling to the Tow
Vehicle” section
Section 10.2.1.13
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