Wheel and lug nuts – DR Power VT1 (1-ton) (Feb 2012 - Present) User Manual
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x Lug Nuts and Wheel Studs are prone to damage if loose. Lug Nuts are prone to loosening after installation. The deformation
of the Wheel Rim where the Lug Nut seats will cause the Nut(s) to loosen and could result in a Wheel coming off of the Trailer.
Check the Lug Nuts individually for tightness before each use, or after a Wheel has been replaced on the Trailer.
x Inspect the Lug Nuts to ensure all are present and tight before operation. Never operate the Trailer if a Lug Nut is missing, or
is not properly torqued.
x Always torque the Lug Nuts to 85-90 ft-lbs in an alternating pattern.
x Inspect the Wheel Studs for damage. Never operate the Trailer with a damaged or missing Wheel Stud.
x To check the Wheel Bearings of your Trailer, jack the Trailer off of the ground and check the Wheels for side-to-side looseness.
If the Wheels are loose, or Spin with a Wobble, the Bearings must be replaced.
x Before operating the Trailer always check the Tire Pressures of the Trailers Tires with no load in the Bed, or on the Trailer. They
should be adjusted to 25-28 PSI and never in excess of 36 PSI.
x Inspect the Wheels for damage, or bending. Never operate the Trailer if a Wheel is damaged; replace the Wheel immediately.
x Inspect the Tires for damage or cuts. Even if the Tire is not leaking air, damage, or cuts could lead to a blow out when the
Trailer is loaded. Never operate the Trailer if a Tire is damaged; replace the Tire immediately.
x Inspect all Valve Stems of the Tires. If the Valve Stems are damaged, do not use the Trailer; have the Valve Stem(s) replaced, or
replace the Wheel(s) and Tire(s).
x Clear all debris from the area of the Valve Stem(s) before operation to avoid damaging the Stem(s).
Wheel and Lug Nuts