| Featherlite
Trailer Inspection and Service Intervals |
| ITEM |
SERVICE
REQUIRED |
SERVICE
INTERVAL
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| Before
Each Use |
Every
3 months |
Every
6 months |
Every
Year |
| AXLE
ATTACHMENT BOLTS |
Check
by Featherlite dealer |
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| BREAKAWAY
BRAKES |
Check
operation |
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Breakaway Battery
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Fully
charged, connections clean |
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Breakaway Switch
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Test
operation, connections clean |
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| BRAKES,
ALL TYPES |
Check operation |
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Shoes &
Drums
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Adjust |
First
200 miles, Every 3,000 miles |
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Check
for scoring and wear |
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| BRAKES,
ELECTRIC |
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Magnets
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Inspect
for wear and current draw |
6
months or 6,000 miles |
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Controller
(in tow vehicle)
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Check
for correct amperage & modulation |
6
months or 6,000 miles |
| BRAKES,
HYDRAULIC |
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Master Cylinder
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Check
fluid level & replenish. Check for leaks/sticking |
12
months or 12,000 miles |
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Brake Lines
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Inspect
for cracks, leaks & kinks |
12
months or 12,000 miles |
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Vacuum Actuated
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Check
gauge for proper vacuum of 18 in. HG |
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Air Pressure
Actuated
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Inspect
for cracks, leaks & kinks |
12
months or 12,000 miles |
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Electric Actuated
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Verify
operation / inspect |
12
months or 12,000 miles |
| COUPLER
& HITCH BALL |
Check
for cracks, pits, flats. Replace w/ball having GVW. Grease. Check locking
device & replace when worn. |
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GOOSENECK
BALL
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Check
for cracks, pits, flats. Replace w/ball having GVW. Grease. Check locking
device & replace when worn. |
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| FIFTH
WHEEL & PIN |
Grease.
Replace when worn |
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| JACK,
DROP LEG |
Grease
gears at top |
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| LIGHTS
& SIGNALS |
Check
for proper operation. Verify connection is clean & tight |
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| STRUCTURE |
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| RUBBER
MATS & FLOOR |
Remove
mats and wash both sides. Wash Floor |
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| HINGES,
DOORS & DIVIDERS |
Inspect.
Repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts |
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| FRAME
MEMBERS |
Inspect
all frame members, bolts & rivets. Repair or replace damaged worn or
broken parts. |
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Welds
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Inspect
all welds. repair as needed |
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Slide-out
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Clean
dirt build-up. Lubricate slides, shafts and gear |
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Roof Vents
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Clean
dirt build-up. Lubricate hinges |
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Windows
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Clean
dirt build-up. Lubricate window slides |
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| TIRES |
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Check
tire pressure when cold. Inflate as needed. |
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Rotate
Tires |
Every
5,000 miles |
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Inspect
treads & sidewalls thoroughly. Replace tire when treads are worn or
a sidewall has a bulge |
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| WHEELS |
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Bearings (Hubs) Sealed
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Check
for free running/replace (not serviceable) |
Every
12,000 miles or one Year |
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Bearings (Hubs) Unsealed
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Disassemble.
Inspect. Assemble and repack |
Every
12,000 miles or one Year. If immersed in water, replace bearing before next
use. |
| LUG
BOLTS & HUB |
Check
and tighten |
Check
for Tightness before every use. Check torque; After first 10, 25 & 50
Miles. After any impact; Annually; & at start of towing season |
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RIMS
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Inspect
for cracks & dents. replace as needed |
After
any impact or Every year |
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