Maintenance Procedures; Coupler; Tires; Wheels - BRP Can-Am Freedom Trailer User Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

This section includes instructions for
basic maintenance procedures. If you
have the necessary mechanical skills
and the required tools, you can per-
form these procedures. If not, see
your authorized Can-Am Spyder dealer.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening speci-
fications must be strictly adhered
to.
Locking devices (e.g.:
tabs, elastic stop nuts, cotter pins,
etc.) must be replaced.
Hoses, cables or locking ties removed
during a procedure must be reinstalled
as per factory standards.

Coupler

Coupler Inspection
Check tightness of coupler bolts. If
bolts are loose, check coupler and
tongue for damage. Retighten bolts
to the specified torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Coupler bolts
Check locking mechanism operation.
Lubricate and adjust as required.

Tires

Tire Pressure
Check tires pressure. Tire pressure
must be checked while the tire is cold.
NOTE: Do not check the tire pressure
immediately after towing the trailer.
Allow at least three hours for a tire to
cool, if the trailer has been towed for
as much as 1.6 km (1 mi).
locking
65 N•m ± 5 N•m
(48 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
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TIRE PRESSURE
Cold tire
Tire Inspection
Replace the tire before towing the
trailer if the tire tread has less than
1.6 mm (1/16 in) depth or if the built-in
wear indicator bars are visible and flush
with the remainder of the tire tread.
Inspect both sidewalls of each tire for
any bubble, cut or bulge; and replace a
damaged tire before towing the trailer.
WARNING
A bubble, cut or bulge in the side-
wall can result in a tire blowout
and loss of control which can lead
to serious injury or death.

Wheels

Wheel Inspection
Check wheel for cracks, bumps or
other damages. Replace wheel as
required.

Wheel Bearings

Wheel Bearing Inspection
Install a jack under trailer frame.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the
jack under frame and not under
trailer shell. Severe damages will
occur if the trailer is raised by its
shell.
Push and pull the wheel from the upper
edge to feel the play.
If any play is felt, replace wheel hub.
WHEEL HUB REMOVAL
See
WHEEL HUB INSTALLATION
Check if the wheel turns freely. If
wheel is hard to turn, replace wheel
hub.
241 kPa (35 PSI)
and
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