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Table of Contents An Industry Best from a Manufacturer You Can Count On... .......................... 2 1 INTRODUCTION AND WARRANTY .................................................. 5 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 5 1.2 Warranty ................................................................................................. 6 2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................... 10 2.1 Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words ............................................... 10 2.2 Major Hazards ...................................................................................... 10 Improper Sizing of the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle ......................................... 11 Driving Too Fast ........................................................................................... 11 Failure to Adjust Driving Behavior When Towing a Trailer ............................ 11 Trailer Not Properly Coupled to the Hitch ..................................................... 12 Proper Use of Safety Chains ........................................................................ 13 Proper Connection of Breakaway Brake ....................................................... 13 Matching Trailer and Hitch ............................................................................ 14 Worn Tires, Loose Wheels and Lug Nuts ..................................................... 14 Improper Loading.......................................................................................... 16 Unsafe Load Distribution .............................................................................. 16 Shifting Cargo ............................................................................................... 17 Inappropriate Cargo ...................................................................................... 18 Inoperable Brakes or Lights .......................................................................... 18 Trailer Modifications ...................................................................................... 19 Hazards For Dump Trailers .......................................................................... 19 Hazards For Tilt Deck Trailers ...................................................................... 20 Hazards from Accessories ............................................................................ 21 Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer ......................................................... 22 Safe Trailer Towing Guidelines ..................................................................... 34 Reporting Safety Defects .............................................................................. 35 3 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................... 36 3.1 Trailer Tire Information ......................................................................... 36 3.2 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer .............................. 37 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less ........................................................ 38 Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR ............................................................ 38 3.3 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Vehicle ..................... 39 3.4 Glossary Of Tire Terminology ............................................................... 39 3.5 Tire Safety - Everything Rides On It ..................................................... 43 Safety First–Basic Tire Maintenance ............................................................ 44 Finding Your Vehicle's Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits ........ 44 Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits .............................................. 44 Checking Tire Pressure ................................................................................ 45 Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure .................................................. 45 Tire Size .................................................................................................... 46 Tire Tread .................................................................................................... 46 Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment............................................................... 46 Tire Repair .................................................................................................... 46 Tire Fundamentals ........................................................................................ 47 3.5.1.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires ................................... 47 3.5.1.2 UTQGS Information .................................................................. 49 1


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