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Trailer Wheels and Tires
WARNING
Towing Hazard
Towing a trailer with damaged tires, rims or lug nuts could
result in death or serious injury. Never tow the trailer with
damaged tires, rims or lug nuts.
1. Check the tires for any cracks, cuts or damage.
Repair or replace the damaged tires before towing.
2. Check the air pressure of the trailer tires when cold.
See Specifications.
3. Check the wheel rims for any cracks or damage.
4. Check the brakes to make sure that they work
properly.
5. Make sure all the lug nuts are in place. Never tow the
trailer with missing or improperly tightened lug nuts.
6. Check that the lug nuts are tightened properly. The
correct torque for the lug nuts is 90 lb-ft (122 Nm).
7. When torquing lug nuts, always use a criss-cross
pattern.
Wheel Bearings
Refer to the axle manual for information regarding
maintenance of wheel bearings and other axle
components.
Trailer Lighting
WARNING
Towing Hazard
Never tow the trailer with inoperable trailer lights. Lights
are a vital safety feature of your trailer and are also
required by state law. Keep the lights in proper working
order.
1. Check the trailer lights and harness for damage or
wear. Repair or replace as needed.
2. Make sure the harness is secured to the trailer and
does not hang down onto the ground.
3. Check the taillight housing assemblies for damage
or leaks. Use silicone or rubber sealant to seal the
lens or harness, as required, or replace the housing
assembly. Electrical grease will help protect the
sockets and prevent corrosion.
4. When replacing bulbs, make sure the proper bulb is
used and use a small amount of electrical grease in
the sockets to prevent corrosion.
5. For trailer wiring schematic information, refer to the
separate Wire Schematic Manual.
Maintaining the Battery
WARNING
Explosion, Burn, and Shock Hazard
Batteries give off explosive gases during recharging.
Sparks could cause explosions, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high short
circuit current.
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Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
before servicing equipment.
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DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
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DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or
lit cigarette during and for several minutes after
charging a battery.
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DO NOT open or mutilate battery.
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DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Always slowly warm
the battery to room temperature before charging.
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Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
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Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Use tools having insulated handles.
Removing and Installing the Battery
To remove the battery
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Failure to remove the black negative (-) battery cable(s)
first could cause sparks and/or an explosion resulting in
death or serious injury. Always remove the black negative
(-) battery cable(s) first.
1. Unlatch and open the engine compartment cover.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable (A, Figure
19) from the negative (-) battery terminal, and secure
away from the battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) battery cable (B,
Figure 19) from the postive (+) battery terminal, and
secure away from the battery.
4. Loosen the hardware securing the battery hold-down
(C, Figure 19), and remove the hold-down.
5. Carefully remove the battery, and place in a well-
ventilated area on a level surface.
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