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7.4.11.2 Tire Safety Checklist 54
7.5 Changing a Flat Tire 54
7.6 Checking the Tire Pressure 57
SECTION 8: LOADING THE TRAILER 58
8.1. Checking the Tongue Weight 60
8.1.1 Checking Tongue Weight — Using a lever and bathroom scale 60
8.2 Securing the Cargo 60
8.2.1 Loading Cargo 60
8.2.1.1 Preparing the Trailer for Loading 61
8.2.1.2 Loading the Trailer 61
SECTION 9: CHECK TRAILER BEFORE & DURING TOWING 63
SECTION 10: BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER 65
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE 66
11.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts 66
11.2 Inspection and Service Instructions 67
11.2.1 Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure 67
11.2.2 Trailer Structure 68
11.2.2.1 Fasteners and Frame Members 68
11.2.2.2 Welds 68
11.2.3 Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle 69
11.2.3.1 Coupler and Ball 69
11.2.4 Landing Leg or Jack 69
11.2.5 Lights and Signals 69
11.2.6 Tires 70
11.2.7 Wheel Rims 70
11.2.8 Wheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts 70
11.2.8.1 Unsealed Bearings (Hubs) 70
11.2.9 Lug Nuts (Bolts) 71
SECTION 12: WARRANTY INFORMATION 75
