Bearing Inspection; Bearing Lubrication; Frame; Coupler - Little Guy Silver Shadow Owner's Manual

Bearing Inspection:

Wash all grease and oil from the bearing and cone using a suitable solvent. Dry the bearing with a clean, lint free cloth and
completely inspect each roller. Replace the bearing cone and cup if there are any signs of pitting, wear, or corrosion. Repeat the
inspection procedure for the inner bearing cone. ALWAYS REPLACE THE BEARING CONE AND CUP AS A PAIR.
**IMPORTANT**
DO NOT MIX LITHIUM, CALCIUM, SODIUM, OR BARIUM COMPLEX GREASES DUE TO POTENTIAL COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS. WHEN
CHANGING FROM ONE TYPE OF GREASE TO ANOTHER, IT IS NECESSARY TO INSURE THAT ALL OF THE OLD GREASE HAS BEEN
REMOVED.

Bearing Lubrication:

Proper adjustment and adequate lubrication of the bearings are essential to the longevity and performance of your trailer axle. The
bearings should be lubricated every 6000 miles or 6 months.
Procedure:
Remove the rubber plug from grease cap.
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Insert grease gun on the grease zerk.
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Pump until new grease begins to appear.
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Replace rubber plug.
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Frame

The new main frame members are 2.0" x 3.0" 11 gauge C-Channel steel. The old tubular frame members were either 2.0" (Rascal,
Joey, 4x8, 5x8, 5x10) or 3.0" (4-Wide, 5-Wide, 6-Wide, Sport, 6x10, RT, 6x10 RT) 12 gauge box channel steel.
The Rough Rider has an additional 12 gauge box channel steel frame with skid plates supporting the main frame. The T@B has the
larger 2.0" x 6.0" 11 gauge C-Channel Steel. All C-Channel frames have been E-Coated; whereas, all others have been powder coated
to produce a high specification coating which is relatively harder and more abrasion resistant.
No normal maintenance is required, but if the welds or scratches need attention, first remove any rust, dirt, or grease and coat with
gloss black touch up paint. There is a receiver located on the rear bumper (except for Rascal, Joey and RT) for optional equipment.
This receiver is designed for light weight cargo with the load positioned close to the receiver and bumper. DO NOT EXCEED 125
POUNDS total weight on the receiver.

Coupler

Your coupler needs no adjusting or maintenance other than periodic oiling to ensure smooth operation. All models use a coupler
that receives a 2" ball. Set the hitch height of the tow vehicle so that the trailer is being pulled in a horizontal position. The height
listed below is the optimal height after the tongue weight is resting on the hitch. Trailers must be towed as level as possible for
proper handling and weight distribution.
All Little Guy, RT and Silver Shadow Trailers
Set ball height at 16" from ground to top of ball.
Attaching the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
Position the receiver over the ball, and lift the tab handle of the hitch upward as you lower the jack. After the ball is seated, allow
the handle to return back down parallel to the frame. It will click, indicating that it has locked onto the ball. Attach the safety chains,
insert the camper plug into the towing vehicle receptacle, and test the signal lighting. Raise the jack as far as it will go by turning the
crank handle clockwise. Remove the castor wheel by removing locking pin and sliding the wheel assembly downward. The locking
pin can be inserted into the hitch locking mechanism for storage and added security. **The Rascal does not have a wheel jack, but
rather a spring loaded, flip down tongue jack. ** Do not tow the vehicle with the front jack in the lowered position.
Stabilizers
All trailers are equipped with lightweight stabilizer jacks. The T@B, Rough Rider and 6x10, are beefier and include a ¾" speed crank
handle for quick response of both the up and down movement. The high strength design allows for increased load stabilization and
fine leveling.
** All Little Guy and Silver Shadows have two rear stabilizers only. Oil the jacks periodically to ensure smooth operation.
Never use the stabilizers to raise the camper tires off the ground – unless changing a flat. Always raise the stabilizers completely
before travel.
T@B
Set ball height at 16" from ground to top of ball