Performing Maintenance - Glacier A612 Owner's Manual

CARRYING CAPACITY EQUALS THE TOTAL OF WHAT IS BUILT ON
TO THE
FRAME PLUS ANYTHING THAT IS CARRIED IN THE UNIT WHEN
COMPLETE
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PERFORMING MAINTENANCE

. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
. Be certain all moving parts on frame have come to a complete stop before attempting
To perform maintenance.
. Always use a safety support and block the wheels. Never us a jack to support the
frame.
. Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
. Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
. Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified.
. After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
. Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement pats must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
. If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does
not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
Most trailer axle bearings are unlike those in your motor vehicle in that
they require yearly maintenance to ensure reliable, safe operation of
your trailer.
Greasing Bearings
1. Remove dust cap to expose the axle nut.
2. Straighten cotter pin in order to remove pin from nut and axle.
3. Hub should now slide off of axle shaft.
Packing Bearings
Prior to repacking bearings, all grease must be removed from the hub/drum and
bearings. Bearings should be packed by machine or by hand methods to ensure that
grease is forced into the cavities between the rollers, cone and cage of the bearings.
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