11. maintenance – Miller Electric RCT-224 Trailer User Manual

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3-11. Maintenance

Do not use trailer if any part is damaged or not working properly. When performing

maintenance, check trailer for worn, damaged, or non-working parts. Check for

free rotation of assemblies mounted on bushings or bearings.

NOTE

802 819

Y Support trailer with jack.

Block wheels.

Y Do not put any body part un-

der trailer while lifting or per-

forming maintenance.

Once a year, lubricate all moving

parts on trailer with SAE 20W oil.

Lubricate more often if trailer is ex-

posed to elements or subject to fre-

quent off-road use.
1

Wheel Bearings

Every 12,000 miles, check wheel

bearings. Repack bearings if nec-

essary using a good quality lithium-

based extreme pressure grease.
When reinstalling wheels, be sure

wheel nuts are properly tightened

(see Trailer Towing Safety Precau-

tions at beginning of manual).

Tools Needed:

1

Replace trailer hardware

only with SAE hardware of

same grade, type and size

as originally installed.

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