Maintenance
Schedule
|
| Item |
Function
Required |
Weekly |
3
Months or
3000 Miles |
6
Months or
6000 Miles |
12
Months or
12000 Miles |
| Brakes |
Test
that they are operational |
At
Every Use |
| Brake
Adjustment |
Adjust
to proper operating clearance |
- |
 |
- |
- |
| Brake
Magnets |
Inspect
for wear and current draw |
- |
- |
|
- |
| Brake
Linings |
Inspect
for wear or contamination |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Brake
Controller |
Check
for correct amperage & modulation |
-- |
- |
|
- |
| Brake
Cylinders |
Check
for leaks, sticking |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Brake
Lines |
Inspect
for cracks, leaks, kinks |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Trailer
Brake Wiring |
Inspect
wiring for bare spots, fray, etc. |
|
- |
- |
- |
| Breakaway
System |
Check
battery charge and switch operation |
At
Every Use |
| Hub/Drum |
Inspect
for abnormal wear or scoring |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Wheel
Bearings & Cups |
Inspect
for corrosion or wear.
Clean and repack |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Seals |
Inspect
for leakage
Replace if removed |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Springs |
Inspect
for wear, loss of arch |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Suspension
Parts |
Inspect
for bending loose fasteners, wear |
- |
- |
|
- |
| Hangers |
Inspect
Welds |
- |
- |
- |
|
| Wheel
Nuts and Bolts |
Tighten
to specified torque values |
- |
|
- |
- |
| Wheels |
Inspect
for cracks dents or distortion |
- |
- |
|
- |
| Tire
Inflation Pressure |
Inflate
tires to mfg's specifications |
|
- |
- |
- |
| Tire
Condition |
Inspect
for cuts, wear, bulging, etc. |
|
- |
- |
- |
