Section 10: Maintenance; Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts - Craftsman 220 User Manual

SeCTIoN 10: MAINTeNANCe

INSPeCTIoN, SeRVICe & MAINTeNANCe
10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts
You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and
reliable operation. If you cannot or are unsure how to perform the items listed here,
have your dealer perform them.
Note: In addition to this manual, also check the relevant component
manufacturer's manual.
Inspection and Service before each Use
Item
Coupler and Hitch Ball
Safety Chain(s) & Hooks
Tires
• Air Pressure
Wheels
• Lug Nuts (Bolts) & Hub
Inspection and Service each 3 Months or 3,000 Miles
Item
Structure
• Hinges, Doors
Wheels
• Rims
Tires
Inspection and Service each 6 Months or 6,000 Miles
Item
Tires
Wheels
• UNSEALED Bearings (Hubs)

Inspection/Service
Check for cracks, pits, and
flats. Replace w/ball & coupler
having trailer GVW Rating
Grease
Check locking device & replace
Check for wear and damage
Check tire pressure when cold
Inflate tires to 80 psi
Check for tightness
Tighten to 95 - 120 ft/lb. Do
not exceed 120 ft./lb. For new
and remounted wheels, check
torque after first 10, 25 & 50
miles of driving and after any
impact
Inspection/Service
Inspect. Repair or replace
damaged, worn or broken parts
Inspect for dents, damage or out
of round
Inspect for cuts wear and
bulging
Basic tire maintenance
Inspection/Service
Rotate @ 5,000 miles
Check and confirm free running.
Replace if not.
Disassemble / inspect / as-
semble and repack. Replace
promptly if immersed in water
Manual Section Reference
Section 10.2.3.1
Sections 8.1 & 8.2
Sections 6.6, 9.2 & 10.2.6
Section 6.5.7 & 9.1
Sections 10.2.8, 10.2.8.1 & 10.2.9
Manual Section Reference
Section 10.2.2.1
10.2.7
Sections 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3,
6.4.4, 6.4.5, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8,
6.4.9, 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.6 & 10.2.6
Manual Section Reference
Section 10.2.6
Section 10.2.7 & 10.2.8
Section 10.2.8.1