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- Page 1 OM-6611 201 233A September 2004 Description Two-Wheel Trailer For Engine-Driven Welding Generators RCT-224 Trailer This Trailer Is Not Compatible With Equipment Made Prior To Serial No. LB033208 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
- Page 2 ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard. particular model are also provided. Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets.
- Page 3 TRAILER TOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING In trailer towing, as in most driving situations, exposure to certain hazards occurs. Trailer towing is safe when precautions are taken. The following safety information is only a summary of the more complete information found in the Safety Standards listed at the end of these precautions.
- Page 4 Couplers Clevis Lunette Ball Side Marker Lights Torquing Sequence Wheel Bearings Nuts Inside Hub Self-Actuating Hydraulic Brake System Breakaway Cable Surge-Type Coupler Bracket OM-6611 Page 2 INCORRECT SIZE OR RATING OF HITCH can cause trailer to break loose from towing vehicle. 1.
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Page 5: Pre-Towing Checklist
Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MILLER Electric Mfg. Co. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, Washington D.C. -
Page 6: Section 1 − Assembly Safety Precautions
Section 1 − ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. Means “Note”; not safety related. 1-2. -
Page 7: Section 2 − Specifications
SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS NOTE This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. 2-1. Trailer Specifications Specification Gross Axle Weight Rating 2700 lb (1225 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 2500 lb (1134 kg) Net Payload 2250 lb (1021 kg) Road Clearance Unloaded: 8 in (203 mm);... -
Page 8: Section 3 − Assembly
SECTION 3 − ASSEMBLY NOTE This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle. The word “front” means the hitch end of the trailer. 3-1. Preparing Unit For Kit Installation Tools Needed: OM-6611 Page 6 9/16 in... - Page 9 3-2. Mounting Wheels And Brackets On Axles 3-3. Mounting Axle On Frame NOTE All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle. The word “front” means the hitch end of the trailer. Tools Needed: 9/16 in 9/16 in Use hardware in Red bag to mount wheels.
- Page 10 3-4. Installing Hitch And Safety Chains Y Use adequate blocks or lifting de- vice to support frame while instal- ling parts. Y Support trailer with jack. Block wheels. Wheel Block Block wheels. Safety Chain Chain Bracket 7/16-14 x 2-1/2 Screw 7/16 ID Flat Washer 7/16 ID Lock Nut Attach chain to bracket with 7/16 in hard-...
- Page 11 3-5. Installing Taillight And Sidelight Wiring Brown Lead Y Support trailer with jack. Block wheels. Wiring Clips Grommet Locate wiring harness (packaged with tail- lights). Route wiring harness leads through trailer frame and out hole near axle. Slide grommet over leads and install grommet in hole. Route brown and green leads along axle to- Brown And Green Leads...
- Page 12 3-6. Installing Wiring Harness Tab Connectors NOTE Disconnect vehicle wiring harness plug from trailer wiring connector before beginning installation. Use wiring harness tab connectors only with insulated wires. Connector Run Wire Tap Wire Place unstripped run wire in slotted channel. Notes OM-6611 Page 10 Insert unstripped tap wire into other channel...
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Page 13: Mounting Welding Generator
3-7. Mounting Welding Generator NOTE This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. Y Do not use lifting eye to lift unit. warning statements. Remove center upright bottom screw and re- place 5/8-11 x 1-1/2 Screw. Recommended Lifting Procedure with supplied... - Page 14 3-8. Tightening Trailer Hardware Tighten to (102 N Tighten to 150 ft lb (203 N Tighten to (203 N Tighten to 30 ft lb (41 N OM-6611 Page 12 Tighten to 30 ft lb (41 N Tighten to 75 ft lb (101 N Final-tighten trailer hardware installed in earlier steps to torque values shown.
- Page 15 3-9. Mounting Fenders Use hardware in green bag to mount fenders The front and rear fender brackets are not interchangeable. Front Fender Bracket Rear Fender Bracket 3/8-16 x 3/4 Self-Tapping Screw 3/8 Star Washer Light Bracket Fender 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Screw 3/8 ID Flat Washer 3/8 Lock Nut Tools Needed:...
- Page 16 3-10. Installing Taillight And Sidelight Wiring Wiring Connections: Right Stop/ Signal Lamps (Green) Left Stop/ To Vehicle Signal Lamps (Yellow) Taillights (Brown) Ground (White) White Ground Lead (Ground To Trailer Frame) Y Support trailer with jack. Block wheels. Use hardware in green bag to install lights.
- Page 17 3-11. Maintenance NOTE Do not use trailer if any part is damaged or not working properly. When performing maintenance, check trailer for worn, damaged, or non-working parts. Check for free rotation of assemblies mounted on bushings or bearings. Replace trailer hardware only with SAE hardware of same grade, type and size as originally installed.
- Page 18 3-12. Torquing Wheel Bearings 0.01 in (0.2 mm) endplay maximum Check hub endplay. If loose, remove wheel and go to next step. Torque to 12 ft lb (16 N·m) Torque nut while turning hub forward. Y Do not loosen nut more than 1/8 turn in this step.
- Page 19 Notes OM-6611 Page 17...
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Page 20: Section 4 − Parts List
SECTION 4 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 802 736−A Figure 4-1. Complete Assembly OM-6611 Page 18... - Page 21 Item Part Figure 4-1. Complete Assembly . . . 199 860 ... Chain, Safety Kit W/Latch . . . 043 824 ..Hitch, 2−1/2 In Lunnette Eye .
- Page 23 Warranty Questions? Call LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to 1-800-4-A-MILLER its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after for your local the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
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Page 24: Owner's Record
File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. 2004 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 1/04 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA International Headquarters−USA...