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DCA-600SSV — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/13/09) — PAGE 49
Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts
Tires and wheels are a very important and critical
components of the trailer. When specifying or replacing the
trailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and axle are
properly matched.
Tire Wear/Inflation
Tire inflation pressure is the most important factor in tire life.
Pressure should be checked cold before operation DO NOT
bleed air from tires when they are
hot!
. Check inflation
pressure weekly during use to insure the maximum tire life
and tread wear.
Table 16 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting) will help pinpoint the
causes and solutions of tire wear problems.
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses
when removing or installing force
fitted parts. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury.
Suspension
Torsion axle systems, the suspension takes place inside
the square tube which is filled with highly resilient rubber. It
attaches directly to the trailer frame using brackets which
are an integral part of the axle assembly (See Figure 70
below).
Visually inspect the mounting hardware
every 6,000
miles
for signs of excessive wear, elongation of bolt holes, and
loosening of fasteners. Replace all damaged parts
immediately. Torque torsion axle mounting hardware as
recommended by manufactuer.
Figure 70. Major Suspension Components
DCA-600SSV —TRAILER MAINTENANCE
NOTE
DO NOT attempt to repair or modify a wheel. DO NOT
install in inner tube to correct a leak through the rim. If the
rim is cracked, the air pressure in the inner
tube may cause pieces of the rim to
explode (break off) with great force and
cause serious eye or bodily injury.
CAUTION - REPAIRING TRAILER WHEELS
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses when
removing or installing force fitted parts.
Failure to comply may result in serious
injury.
CAUTION - EYESIGHT HAZARD