DCA-600SSV Manual - Multiquip Inc.

Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcomponents of the trailer. When specifying or replacing thetrailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and axle areproperly matched.DCA-600SSV —TRAILER MAINTENANCECAUTION - EYESIGHT HAZARDALWAYS wear safety glasses whenremoving or installing force fitted parts.Failure to comply may result in seriousinjury.CAUTION - REPAIRING TRAILER WHEELSDO NOT attempt to repair or modify a wheel. DO NOTinstall in inner tube to correct a leak through the rim. If therim is cracked, the air pressure in the innertube may cause pieces of the rim toexplode (break off) with great force andcause serious eye or bodily injury.Tire Wear/InflationTire inflation pressure is the most important factor in tire life.Pressure should be checked cold before operation DO NOTbleed air from tires when they are hot!. Check inflationpressure weekly during use to insure the maximum tire lifeand tread wear.Table 16 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting) will help pinpoint thecauses and solutions of tire wear problems.SuspensionTorsion axle systems, the suspension takes place insidethe square tube which is filled with highly resilient rubber. Itattaches directly to the trailer frame using brackets whichare an integral part of the axle assembly (See Figure 70below).Visually inspect the mounting hardware every 6,000 milesfor signs of excessive wear, elongation of bolt holes, andloosening of fasteners. Replace all damaged partsimmediately. Torque torsion axle mounting hardware asrecommended by manufactuer.NOTEALWAYS wear safety glasseswhen removing or installing forcefitted parts. Failure to complymay result in serious injury.Figure 70. Major Suspension ComponentsDCA-600SSV — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/13/09) — PAGE 49