forest river Travel Trailer Owner's Manual page 17

IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY
W ARNING
TIRE TIPS
• Make sure all of the lug nuts are secure. Use a
torque wrench. Do not guess.
• Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the
tread, for cracks, for foreign objects or for
other signs of wear or trauma.
• Trailers should have the wheel bearings
repacked after being in storage for long peri-
ods of time.
• Do not overload your vehicle.
• Check the tire information placard for the
maximum recommended load for the vehicle.
Never exceed the wheel manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
• It is important to maintain proper wheel nut
torque to provide safe and secure attachment
of the wheel to the hub/drum.
Tighten Each Lug Nut In The Order
Shown
3 1
6
5 1
4
2 4
2
Typical torque stages
ST
1 STAGE 20 TO 25 ft./lbs.
nd
2 STAGE 55 TO 60 ft/lbs.
rd
3 STAGE 85 TO 95 ft/lbs.
NOTE:
Start all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Wheel nut torque requirements vary depending on the
size and manufacturer of the wheel. Always use the
wheel manufacturer's recommendation but do not
exceed 100 ft/lbs. on 1/2 inch studs, or 130 ft/lbs on
9/16 inch studs. Unless otherwise specified by the wheel
manufacturer, use a final torque of 85-95 ft/lbs.
NOTE:
It is recommended that wheel bearings be repacked
yearly.
1
6 3
3
8 7
5
4 5
2
Be sure to use wheel nuts that are compatible with
the coin in the wheel. Improperly torqued wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to separate from the
wheel mounting surface during operation. This
could result in property damage, serious personal
injury or loss of life. Do not over torque.
Do not place a jack against the trailer underbelly
when changing a tire. To avoid damage to your
unit, be sure the jack is placed firmly against the
chassis frame and place it as close to the spring
hangers as possible.
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DANGER
W ARNING