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INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
10 | INSPECTION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
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 & Service Before Each Tow
Item Inspection / Service Manual Section 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
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
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
Ring & Pintle
Replace w/ring and pintle
having trailer GVW rating
Grease.
Check locking device & replace
when worn.
“Coupling to the Tow Vehicle”
section
“Coupling to the Tow Vehicle”
section
Section 10.2.5.2
Tires
Check tire pressure when cold.
Check for damage.
Sections 7.1 & 10.2.9
Sections 7.1 & 10.2.9
Wheels - Lug Nuts (Bolts) & Hub
Check for tightness
Tighten. For new and remounted
10, 25 & 50 miles of driving and
after any impact
Section 7.1
Sections 8.1 & 10.2.13