Introduction; Machine Safety; Reporting Safety Defects; Checklist, Before Your First Trip - Landa ECOS 7000 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION & TRAILER INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing a Landa trailer.
This manual is designed to provide information for you
to understand, use and maintain your Landa trailer.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding
of the manufacturer's operating instructions and warn-
ings before using this equipment. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is
not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions and
warning shall be read to and discussed with the opera-
tor in the operator's native language by the purchaser/
owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its
contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturer's instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the equipment and should remain with it
if unit is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement
parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained
operators.

MACHINE SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
thoroughly. Failure to fol-
low instructions could cause
m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a -
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chine and result in death,
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PRIOR TO USE.
serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2. The best insurance against an accident is
precaution and knowledge of this equipment.
REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying customer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists
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in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or
customer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hot line toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, DC area) or write to NHTSA, U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hot line.
Trailer Registration Procedures
Take the purchase invoice and the Certificate of Origin
for that particular trailer to your local licensing authority.
The name of this agency varies by local — Registrar of
Motor Vehicles, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
Bureau of Motor Vehicles to list a few. In rare instances
the agency will want to inspect the trailer. Do not delay,
as there is sometimes a one-time sales tax collected
beyond fees and time limits apply. Contact Customer
Service at 1-800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300 from 8:00
am to 5:00 PM.
CHECKLIST
Before Your First Trip
• Tire Pressure and Tire Condition
• Burnish Brakes (See page 5)
• Brakes/Brake Controllers
• Breakaway Battery Charge
• Hitch & Safety Chains
• 12V Running Lights
• Distribution and Security
• All Jacks "Up" in Travel Position
WARNING: Lug nuts are prone to loosen
after initial installation, witch can lead to
death or serious injury. Check lug nuts for
tightness on a new trailer or when wheel(s) have
been remounted after the first 10, 25 and 50 miles
of driving.
Your dealer, in all probability, checked each of these
points before you took delivery. However, these are key
things you should recheck before taking your trailer on
the road for the first time.
WHAT TO CHECK
AND HOW TO CHECK

Tire Pressure

Proper air pressure for your tires is printed on the
sidewall. Check pressure while tires are cold. Do not
raise or lower pressure to meet load. Pressure other
than recommended pressure will lead to excessive tire
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