Wells Fargo Automobile Accessories - Manual (Page 20)

WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK
WELDS: Every 6 months or 6,000
miles, check all welds for fractures
or cracks. Also, check steel surfaces
around the welds for any sign of
cracking. If you do detect any of
these conditions, immediately
contact your Wells Cargo Dealer, or
call Wells Cargo.
HINGES: Keep Hinges clean and
clear of salt and road dirt. Proper
maintenance will keep hinges from
binding or freezing. Newer models:
Steel hinges with a free flow pin
and a grease zerks require greasing
every 3 months. A Lithium complex
grease is adequate for this routine
maintenance. Older models:
Lubricate with WD 40 or equivalent
light oil.
TIE-DOWN DEVICES (ALL):
Check regularly for any signs of
fracturing, distortion and improper
anchoring. Replace as needed.
TRAILER BODY: Keep your trailer
clean, both interior and exterior.
The exterior metal skin, roof caps,
and wheels (standard, chrome, and
aluminum) should be waxed at least
once a year — more often if
needed. Any anodized aluminum
including the roof cove and trim
accents should be cleaned with a
mild detergent, rinsed thoroughly,
and waxed as well. Do not use
excessive abrasive cleaners as it
may mar the protective finish.
Make sure to touch up scratches.
Scratches on the A-Frame and any
exposed steel parts should be
sanded, primed, and painted.
Regular attention to these simple
details will maintain the attractive
appearance of your trailer. It will
also help increase the service life
and resale value already inherent in
your Wells Cargo trailer.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Just
like an automobile, your trailer’s
exterior skin will look better longer if
washed regularly. Dirt, road salt, acid
rain, and air pollution can cause
unsightly stains. If caught early, stains
can be cleaned with a mild detergent.
If left unattended, stain removal may
require a commercial grade cleaner;
or worse cause permanent damage.
Call the Wells Cargo Parts Depart-
ment at 1-800-348-7553 for cleaner
recommendations.
SNOW LOAD ON TRAILER
ROOF:
Remove excess snow from
the roof of your trailer. Units that
sit for an extended period of time
can accumulate an excessive
amount of snow and ice. This can
cause your roof to collapse.
SNOW MELT AND WATER
DAMAGE:
Do not allow water to
accumulate and pool inside trailer.
(Example: snow melt off snowmo-
bile.) Over time, this could cause
interior floor damage and shorten
the life of your trailer. Open the
rear door(s) and “jack-up” the front
of your trailer. This allows the
water to drain out the rear.
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