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OHIOSTEEL Utility Trailer manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
OHIOSTEEL Utility Trailer Owner's Manual (52 pages)
Ohio Steel Utility Trailer Owner's Manual
Brand:
OHIOSTEEL
| Category:
Utility Vehicle
| Size: 1.23 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
1 Introduction
5
Driving too Fast
6
Improper Sizing of Trailer to Tow Vehicle
6
Major Hazards
6
2 Safety
6
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words
6
Adjust Driving When Towing Trailer
7
Trailer Not Properly Coupled to Hitch
7
Matching Trailer and Hitch
8
Proper Connection of Breakaway Brake
8
Proper Use of Safety Chains
8
Worn Tires, Loose Wheels and Lug Nuts
8
Improper Loading
9
Inappropriate Cargo
10
Shifting Cargo
10
Unsafe Load Distribution
10
Inoperable Brakes or Lights
11
Trailer Modifications
11
Trailer Towing Guide
11
Safe Trailer Towing Guidelines
12
Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer
13
Reporting Safety Defects
16
3 Tire Safety Information
17
Trailer Tire Information
17
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer
18
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
18
Trailers over 10,000 Pounds GVWR
18
Glossary of Tire Terminology
19
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Tow Vehicle
19
Tire Safety
20
Tire Safety - Everything Rides on It
21
Finding Your Vehicle's Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits
22
Safety First- Basic Tire Maintenance
22
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure
22
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits
22
Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment
23
Tire Fundamentals
23
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
23
UTQGS Information
24
Additional Information on Light Truck Tires
24
Tire Safety Tips
25
4 Coupling to Tow Vehicle
26
Tire Repair
23
Tire Size
23
Tire Tread
23
Coupling and Uncoupling the Trailer
26
Tow Vehicle
26
Tow Vehicle and Hitch
26
Trailer Information
26
Ball Hitch Coupler
27
Before Coupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle
28
Prepare Coupler and Hitch
28
Couple Trailer to Tow Vehicle
28
Couple Trailer to Tow Vehicle
27
Trailer with Ring and Pintle Coupler
29
Before Coupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle
29
Prepare Ring and Pintle
29
Couple Trailer to Tow Vehicle
30
Connect Safety Chains
30
Attach Breakaway Brake Lanyard
31
Test Electric Brakes
31
Test Electric Breakaway Brakes
31
Test Surge Brakes (if Equipped)
32
Test Surge Breakaway System
33
Connect Electrical Cable
31
Tongue Weight
33
Uncouple Trailer
33
Adjust Hitch Height (if Equipped)
34
5 Loading and Unloading
36
Checking Tongue Weight
34
Loading a Rigid Deck Trailer
36
Loading Trailer
36
Preparing Trailer for Loading
36
Loading a Tilt Deck Trailer
37
Manual Tilt Trailer
37
Hydraulic Tilt Trailer
38
Unload Hydraulic Tilt Trailer
38
Unload Manual Tilt Trailer
38
Unload Trailer
38
Hydraulic Components
39
Securing Cargo
39
6 Pre-Tow Checklist
40
Make Regular Stops
40
7 Breaking in a New Trailer
41
Adjust Brake at First 200 Miles
41
Retighten Lugs at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles
41
Synchronizing Brake Systems
41
8 Accessories
42
Accessory Battery
42
9 Inspection, Service and Maintenance
43
Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts
43
Inspection and Service Instructions
46
Trailer Brakes - Electric
46
Brake Shoes and Drums
46
Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes
47
Electric Brakes
47
Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes
47
Electric Brake Magnets
47
Trailer Structure
46
Fasteners and Frame Members
46
Welds
46
Trailer Brakes - Surge (if Equipped)
47
Surge Brake Master Cylinder
47
Hydraulic Surge Brake
48
Master Cylinder Bleeding
48
Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle
48
Coupler and Ball
48
Ring and Pintle
49
Landing Leg or Jack
49
Lights and Signals
49
Tires
49
Wheel Rims
49
Hydraulic Reservoir
50
Lubrication
50
Lug Nuts or Bolts
50
Wheel Bearings
50
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