Craftsman 123.24201 - Manual (Page 47)

trailer, inspect all of the welds for cracks or failure at least once a year
A WARNING A
Improper weld repair will lead to early failure of the trailer struc­
ture and can cause serious injury' or death. Do not repair cracked
or broken welds unless you Iiave the skills and equipment to
make a proper repair If not, have the welds repaired by a certi­
fied welder
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10.2.3 Trailer CoiiHcction to Tow Vehicle
I0-2.3J Coupler and Ball
The coupler on the trailer connects to the ball attached to the hitch on the tow
vehicle, The coupler, ball and hitch transfer the lowing forces betrveen the
totv vehicle and the trailer Before each lowy coat the ball with a thin layer of
automotive bearing grease to reduce wear and ensure proper operation; and check
the locking device that secures the coupler to the ball for proper operation
ff you see or feel evidence of wear, such as flat spots, deformations, pitting Oi
corrosion, on the ball or coupler, immediately have y'our dealer inspect them to
determine the proper action to prevent possible failure of the ball and coupler
sysiera All bent or broken coupler parts must be replaced before towing tlie trailer'
The coupler handle lever must be able to rotate freely and automatically snap into
the latched position. Oil the pivot points, sliding surfaces, and spring eirds with
SAE 30W motor oil. Keep the ball pocket and latch mechanism clean Dirt or
contamination can prevent proper operation of the latching mechanism
When replacing a ball, the load rating must match or exceed the GVWR of the
trailer
10.2.4 dack
If a grease fitting is present, you must use a gi ease gun to lubricate the jack
cneci'sanism Grease the gears in the top of hand-cranked jacks once a year; by
removing the top of the jack and pumping or hand packing grease iruo Ute gears
10.2.5 Lights and Signals
Before each tow, check the trailer taiilights, stoplights, turn signals and any
clearance lights for proper operation
A WARNING
Imjtroper o|jeraling taiilights, stoplights and turn signals can
cause collisions Check all lights before each toW' Failure to
heed this warning could result in property damage, serious injury
and death._______________________________________________
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