OHIOSTEEL Utility Trailer Owner's Manual page 4

Ohio steel utility trailer owner's manual
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7. Breaking In A New Trailer .................................................................. 41
7.1 Retighten Lugs At First 10, 25 & 50 Miles ....................................................41
7.2 Adjust Brake At First 200 Miles ....................................................................41
7.3 Synchronizing Brake Systems .....................................................................41
8. Accessories ........................................................................................ 42
8.1 Accessory Battery .........................................................................................42
9. Inspection, Service And Maintenance .............................................. 43
9.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts ................................43
9.2 Inspection And Service Instructions ............................................................46
9.2.1 Trailer Structure .......................................................................................................... 46
9.2.1.1 Fasteners And Frame Members ........................................................................ 46
9.2.1.2 Welds ................................................................................................................... 46
9.2.2 Trailer Brakes - Electric .............................................................................................. 46
9.2.2.1 Brake Shoes And Drums ................................................................................... 46
9.2.2.2 Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes ...................................................................... 47
9.2.2.3 Electric Brakes ................................................................................................... 47
9.2.2.4 Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes ............................................................. 47
9.2.2.5 Electric Brake Magnets ...................................................................................... 47
9.2.3 Trailer Brakes - Surge (If Equipped).......................................................................... 47
9.2.3.1 Surge Brake Master Cylinder ............................................................................ 47
9.2.3.2 Hydraulic Surge Brake ....................................................................................... 48
9.2.3.3 Master Cylinder Bleeding .................................................................................. 48
9.2.4 Trailer Connection To Tow Vehicle ............................................................................ 48
9.2.4.1 Coupler And Ball ................................................................................................ 48
9.2.4.2 Ring And Pintle ................................................................................................... 49
9.2.5 Landing Leg Or Jack .................................................................................................. 49
9.2.6 Lights And Signals ..................................................................................................... 49
9.2.7 Wheel Rims ................................................................................................................. 49
9.2.8 Tires ............................................................................................................................. 49
9.2.9 Wheel Bearings ........................................................................................................... 50
9.2.10 Lubrication ................................................................................................................ 50
9.2.11 Hydraulic Reservoir .................................................................................................. 50
9.2.12 Lug Nuts Or Bolts ..................................................................................................... 50
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