Tongue Weight - Kärcher Trailer HDS Series Operator's Manual

The tire label will list the tire size that was installed on
the trailer as original equipment when it was sold to
you, the consumer. It also lists the maximum carrying
capacity of the trailer.
IMPORTANT: The total weight of the load must
never exceed the weight of cargo listed on the tire
label and/or the maximum load carrying capacity
listed on the VIN tag on your trailer. The GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) listed is the
maximum total weight of the trailer with accesso-
ries and all cargo allowable to be carried on the
tires that are installed on the trailer.
WARNING: Fishtailing caused from improper
tongue weight on the tow vehicle hitch ball can
cause loss of control of the tow vehicle and
resulting serious injury or property damage.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une embardée causée par un
poids de l'attelage inapproprié sur la boule
d'attache du véhicule remorqueur peut causer une
perte de contrôle du véhicule remorqueur et causer
des blessures graves et des dommages à la
propriété
CAUTION: The maximum load applied to the trailer
must never exceed the carrying capacity of the
trailer as stated on the VIN label and/or the tire
placard. Doing so may cause failure of one or more
component parts of the trailer causing potential
damage to the trailer and/ or a potential accident.
All concentrated loads must be spread over as
large an area as possible to eliminate potential
damage to the decking.
ATTENTION: Risque de blessures causées par une
buse mal verrouillée. Agir de la sorte risquerait de
causer une défaillance d'une ou plusieurs
composantes de la remorque, causant des
dommages potentiels à la remorque et/ou un
accident potentiel. Toutes les charges concentrées
doivent être réparties sur une surface aussi large
que possible pour éliminer tout dommage potentiel
au patio
Shown next is an example of the tire label that is placed
on your trailer showing the items just discussed above.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the informa-
tion supplied on the example tire label and VIN tag,
check the tire size and capacity of your trailer as shown
on the VIN tag on your trailer.
Karcher HDS 3.5/40 GE MT Operator's Manual 9.807-942.0 - C
Important Trailer Safety Information
TIRE
REAR
INTER
FRONT
SPARE
MANUFACTURED BY: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA INC.
GVWR (XXXX KG (XXXX LB)
WITH TIRES
GAWR (EACH AXLE)
XXXX KG (XXXX LB) XXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
V.I.N. :
Proper Weight Distribution & Tongue
Weight
Ensuring that your trailer has the proper GVWR is very
important. Once that has been established and you
have the load on the trailer it is equally important that
you have proper weight distribution.

Tongue Weight

The tongue weight on your trailer is 10%-15% of the
total weight of the trailer and all the cargo that it is
carrying. This is the amount of weight that is then trans-
ferred to the tow vehicle through the ball hitch.
Example: The total weight of the trailer with load is 800
pounds. The tongue weight should not be less than 80
pounds (10%).
Too light of tongue weight can cause the trailer to "fish-
tail" (sway Weight Rating) as you travel down the
highway. This creates excessive strains on the tow
vehicle, hitch and on the trailer itself. It can very easily
lead to an accident.
To adjust for too light of a tongue weight the load must
be shifted forward with respect to the axle. This will
increase the weight that is transferred to the tongue.
Adjustments should be made until the tongue weight
falls within 10% -15% recommended range. Likewise, if
you have too much tongue weight adjust the weight
backwards with respect to the axle until the tongue
weight falls in the recommended range
Tow vehicles vary on how much tongue weight they can
support for proper towing.
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT
The weight of cargo should never exceed
XXXX kg or XXXX lbs
SIZE COLD TIRE PRESS.
XXXXXXX XXX KPA (XX PSI)
XXXXXXXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
DATE OF MFG.:XX/XXXX
RIMS AT COLD
XXXX XXX KPA (XX PSI) SINGLE
TRX-XXXX
TYPE : TRAILER
SEE OWNER'S
MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
VOIR LE MANUAL
DE L'USAGER
POUR PLUS DE
RENSEIGNEMENTS
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