Allmand Brothers MAXI LITE II - Manual (Page 54)

MAXI-LITE II 5-9
MAINTAINING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
Typical wheel hub bearing assembly
1 - Dust cover
2 - Castle nut
3 - Cotter pin
4 - Washer
5 - Outer hub wheel bearing
6 - Wheel hub
7 - Inner hub wheel bearing
8 - Hub grease seal
Wheel bearings require scheduled maintenance and
periodic replacement. More frequent service may be
required under extremely dusty or damp operating
conditions. The best protection against failure is to
keep the wheel bearings clean and fully lubricated.
When replacing or repacking wheel bearings, always:
• Use a high-quality wheel bearing grease.
• Avoid mixing grease types.
• Clean all components thoroughly of all old grease
and inspect for damage or wear. Replace
components as needed.
• Use a new grease seal and cotter pin.
• Keep all components clean during assembly.
• Replace questionable components.
• Replace bearings and races as a set. Never mix
bearings and races. Bearing part numbers are
sometimes found on the bearing races. Use the
correct bearing set.
• Pack grease into the bearing prior to installation.
• Do not over- or under-tighten the bearing nut.
Wheel bearings should only be tightened by hand
(spin the wheel while tightening). Back off the nut to
insert the cotter pin. The wheel should spin freely,
but without play.
• Pack some grease into the inner hub area and dust
cap and make sure that the dust cap fits tightly.
MAINTAINING THE TRAILER LIGHTS
Lights are a vital safety feature of your trailer and are
required by state law. Keep the lights in proper working
order by doing the following:
• Check the trailer lights and wiring harness for
damage or wear. Repair or replace as needed.
• Make sure that the wiring harness is secured to the
trailer and does not hang down onto the ground.
• Check the tail light housing assemblies for damage
or leaks. Use silicone or rubber sealant to seal the
lens or wiring harness, if needed, or replace the
housing assembly if it can’t be sealed. Electrical
grease will help protect the sockets and prevent
corrosion.
• When replacing bulbs, make sure that you use the
proper bulb.
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WARNING
TOWING HAZARD
Never tow the trailer with lights that don’t work.