Allmand Brothers MAXI LITE II - Manual (Page 53)

5-8 MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILER
10 Install the lens channel and screws.
11 Test the new lamp to make sure that it operates
properly.
MAINTAINING THE TRAILER
Proper maintenance and care of your trailer is a must for
safe and reliable operation. Follow these maintenance
and care guidelines in addition to those scheduled by
your shop equipment maintenance schedule.
MAINTAINING THE TRAILER FRAME
To maintain the trailer frame:
1 Check the coupler operation. Also check for corrosion
or damage. Repair or replace as needed.
2 Inspect the lifting bar for corrosion or damage and
repair or replace as needed.
3 Inspect the trailer frame and body panels for rust,
nicks, and chips. Use the proper touch-up paint to
touch up nicks or scratches. Contact your dealer for
additional information.
4 Inspect the axle, springs, and undercarriage for wear
and damage. Repair or replace as needed.
5 Inspect the outrigger bars, front and rear stabilizer
jacks, and locking mechanisms for proper operation,
wear, and damage. Repair or replace as needed.
6 Inspect the safety chains for wear and corrosion
damage. Repair or replace as needed.
LUBRICATING THE TRAILER
Use N.G.L.I. consistency #2 high-temperature
anti-friction bearing lubricating grease for all
mechanical pivot points on the trailer.
MAINTAINING THE WHEELS AND TIRES
To maintain the wheels and tires:
1 Check the tires for any cracks, cuts, or damage. Repair
or replace the damaged tires before towing.
2 Check the air pressure of the trailer tires when cold.
The correct air pressure for the tire is specified on the
tire. Never over- or under-inflate tires.
3 Check the wheel rims for any cracks or damage.
Repair or replace as needed.
4 Make sure that all the lug nuts are in place and are
properly torqued. The correct torque for the lug nuts
is 90 lb-ft (122 N-m).
5 When torquing lug nuts, always use a criss-cross
pattern, as indicated below.
Lens channel
Silicone gasket
Lens
Reflector
Support clip
screws (2)
Support
clip
Lamp
Lens channel
screws and
nuts (2 each)
WARNING
TOWING HAZARD
Never tow the trailer with damaged tires, rims, or lug
nuts.