ShoreLand'r Utility Trailer User Manual

ShoreLand'r Utility Trailer User Manual

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Here are the operating instructions for your new trailer. Please read this document
carefully before using your trailer and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
If you have any questions about your trailer contact your local ShoreLand'r
Customer Service Department at 800-859-3028 or e-mail: shorelandr@midwestindustries.com,
You should have recieved a packet of warranty documents with your trailer. Be sure to fill out and
mail your Warranty Registration Card to activate your trailer's warranty. If you did not recieve this
information ask your dealer for a copy or visit www.shorelandr.com and register online.
Model Year:
Model:
Vehicle Identification Number:
Carrying Capacity:
Date Purchased:
Purchased From:
Models and specifications are subject to change. Some models are shown with optional equipment. Because of the continual improvements to our
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trailers, ShoreLand'r
reserves the right to add or discontinue models at any time or to change design and specifications without notice and incur-
ring obligations.
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  • Page 1 Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 Page 1 Thank you for choosing ShoreLand’r so we can assist you in contacting a dealer. 800.859.3028 UTILITY TRAILER OWNER’S GUIDE ® ® dealer or contact our www.shorelandr.com 0003513...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Referencing the Utility Trailer in this Manual All references to the trailer or component parts to either left or right are made with the assumption that you are standing behind the trailer facing forward.
  • Page 3: Load Carrying Capacity

    Load-carrying Capacity Located on the front left-hand side of the frame, (either the inside or the outside) is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) tag. It will show the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which is the maxi- mum load that can be applied to the tires on the trailer. Note that the VIN tag may have as many as three different GVWR ratings listed because some trailers frames have more than one tire option available.
  • Page 4: Tow Vehicles

    IMPORTANT: Before towing this trailer be sure to read the instructions and warnings supplied in this manual. Also read the information supplied with your tow vehicle so you know and understand it’s limitations. NEVER TOW THIS TRAILER BEFORE CHECKING: • Coupler and latch assembly show no signs of wear or damage.
  • Page 5: Safety Chains

    then turn the adjustment nut clockwise to tighten the grip on the ball. Make sure the nut returns to its proper position in the retainer clip, then latch the hitch on the ball. If it is still loose repeat the process until the grasp on the ball is right.
  • Page 6: Proper Winch Post Adjustment

    WIRING DIAGRAM & COLOR CODE All trailer lights must be in proper working order before towing. There are two basic wire harness plugs that ShoreLand’r uses for plugging the trailer lighting into the tow vehicle. They are as follows: A flat four plug that is used on either all trailers without brakes or else on trailers that are equipped with drum brakes.
  • Page 7: Tire Safety

    TIRE SAFETY The most common cause of trailer tire failure is under-inflation. It is important, therefore, that you always maintain the specified air pressure, as indicated by the tire manufacturer on the tire’s side walls. This information can also be found on the tire label or the manufacturers certification label.
  • Page 8: Tire Balance And Wheel Alignment

    When the tread has worn down to the point that they appear to be even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace the tire. Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you.
  • Page 9: Torquing Procedure For Mounting Wheels

    as “A”, “B”, or “C”. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON LIGHT TRUCK TIRES Please refer to diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the side walls of passenger tires. The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks. MAX.
  • Page 10: Brakes

    The following is a list of “don’ts” when mounting wheels on your trailer. DON’T deviate from the component manufacturer’s recom- mendations regarding compatible components without a com- petent engineering review. DON’T substitute any component for the components the sup- pliers have specified without a competent engineering review. DON’T deviate from the component suppliers’...
  • Page 11: Hubs, Bearings, Races & Seals Chart

    Sulfonate grease if possible. It is available under Part No. 2500038 and is packaged in 14 oz. tubes. You can pur- chase this grease from any ShoreLand’r ® dealer or else contact ShoreLand’r ® direct. (1-800-859-3028) Pack the bearings by forcing the grease into all the small cavities in the bearings.
  • Page 12: Manner Including Overloading Voids All Manufacturers Warranties And Liability

    slot in the nut, turn the nut counterclockwise until the next slot in the nut lines up with the cross hole. Insert the cotter key. If you cannot see any potion of the hole in the spindle through the slots in the nut, turn the nut counterclockwise until the hole lines up with the first slot available in the nut.
  • Page 13: Www.shorelandr.com

    If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or 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.
  • Page 14 INNERLINER SEPARATION The parting of the inner liner from cord material in the carcass. INTENDED OUTBOARD SIDEWALL The side wall that contains a white-wall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other side wall of the tire or the outward facing side wall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 15 SIDEWALL SEPARATION The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the side wall. TEST RIM The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire. TREAD That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
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    Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com 0003513 Page 16...

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