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1. k wo N o 7 D gt m m e o D WARRANTY Manufacturer s Warranty Titan Trailer Manufacturing warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and or workmanship to the original purchaser for a peri od of five 5 years from the date of purchase providing the conditions are met and satisfied The attached warranty card must be completed and returned to Titan Trailer Mfg Inc Waterville KS 66548 These documents must be filed with the manufacturer within 30 days of date of purchase to validate the warran ty The warranty does not cover the following items which are not manufac tured or constructed by Titan Trailer Mfg Inc The respective manufacturer with a copy of it warrants these components available upon request from Titan Trailer Mfg Inc _ Axle Assemble 1 year limited warranty Coupler warranty as per manufacturers policy Jack Assembly Landing Gear warranty as per manufacturer policy Wheels warranty and or adjustment made by manufacturers representative Tires warranty and or adjustment made by manufacturers representative Normal wear items will not be replaced due to wear These items include bearings brake linings hoses etc Titan Trailer Mfg Inc is not responsible for damage caused by the abuse or by the misapplication or misuse of the trailer Loading in excess of the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating stated on the certification plate will inva2. and space between your rig and traffic You will need both when passing and stopping especially if your trailer is not equipped with brakes Check rear view mirrors Doing this frequently will let you know that your trailer is riding properly We recommend outside rear view mirrors on both sides of your tow vehicle Swing wider You need to make wider swings turns at curves and cor ners because your trailer s wheels are generally closer to the inside of a turn than the wheels on your tow vehicle Pass with extra care and caution It takes more time and distance to get around a slower vehicle and return to the correct lane when you ve got a trailer in tow Watch the wind direction and speed To avoid swaying be prepared for sudden changes in air pressure and wind buffeting when larger vehicles pass from either direction Slow down a bit and keep a firm hold on your steering wheel Aim straight down your lane TNN Conserve fuel You ll go farther on a tank of gas at moderate speeds Higher speeds increase wind resistance against the trailer and reduce fuel mileage Avoid sudden stops and starts This can cause skidding sliding or jackknifing even if your trailer has brakes Avoid quick stops while turn ing Smooth gradual starts and stops will improve your gas mileage Signal your intentions Let surrounding vehicles know what you intend to do well in advance before you stop turn change lanes or pass Shift to a lower
3. gear A lower gear will help ease the load on the trans mission and engine when going over steep hills sand gravel or dirt roads lf your tow vehicle has an overdrive gear shifting out of over drive to a lower gear may improve your gas mileage Always be courteous Make it as easy as possible for faster moving vehicles to pass you Keep to the right of the road and prepare to slow down if passing vehicles need extra time to return to their proper lane Don t tailgate Allow at least one car and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead for each 10 mph on your speedometer Three seconds should be the minimum distance If a problem occurs don t panic Stay calm and cool Say you experi ence a sudden bumping or fishtailing It may indicate a flat tire Don t jam on the brakes or mash the accelerator in an attempt to drive out of it Instead come to a stop slowly as you keep driving in as straight a line as possible If conditions permit coast to a very slow speed and try to avoid braking except when your wheels are straight ahead and your trailer and tow vehicle are in line with each other If your trailer begins to fishtail as you accelerate to highway speed back off the accelerator a bit This should stop the fishtailing If it begins again as you increase speed stop and check your load It probably isn t distributed evenly from side to side or it is too far back to put a sufficient load on the hitch ball It is re
4. parts returned for warranty must be pre paid freight to Titan Trailer Mfg Inc Titan Trailer reserves the right to decide if the workmanship or material defect should be serviced at the factory Titan Trailer will not allow any reim bursement for transportation to and from the factory or the authorized place of repair THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS AND NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY FUR THER OR ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES ON BEHALF OF TITAN TRAILER MFG INC NOTES MAINTENANCE RECORD continued SERVICE PERFORMED
5. size 6 MATCH your Fifth Wheel or Gooseneck trailer to a correct and compati ble hitch provided by your hitch specialist Then consult your hitch specialist for proper maintenance of the hitch assembly 7 MATCH your rear vehicle suspension to the loaded hitch weight of the rear axle of the tow vehicle l All marginal situations should be corrected for safe trailering Remember you are the one that will be trying to control a large combination of weight and size at high speeds It is your responsibility to set up tow vehicle trail er properly Contact or confirm your set up with a local hitch company professional GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT GTW amp TONGUE WEIGHT TW CLASS CLASS Il CLASS Ill 2 000 Ibs GTW 3 500 Ibs GTW 3 500 5 000 Ibs GTW 200 Ibs TW 300 Ibs TW 300 500 Ibs TW Compact Cars Mid Size Cars amp Small Minivans Pick Ups CLASS IV 5 000 10 000 Ibs GTW 500 1 000 Ibs TW Pick Ups SUV s CLASS V 14 000 Ibs GTW 1 700 Ibs TW 20 000 Ibs GTW 2 000 Ibs TW CLASS Ill 4 000 Ibs GTW 350 Ibs TW Mid Size Cars Small Pick Ups Minivans HITCHING UP YOUR TRAILER Hitching up a trailer to your tow vehicle is usually a one person job but it is easier if someone helps you Here are a few of the basic steps 1 Release the coupler locking device 2 Check under the coupling to ensure the ball clamp is below the ball
6. use and per formance requires The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner 1 Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack stands Lifting and supporting must be on the main I beams or the perimeter tube frame that the axle is attached to Check that the wheel and drum rotates freely 2 Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate 3 With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn 4 Now rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag Usually 8 clicks 5 Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel to the ground 6 Repeat the above procedure on all brakes See your hitch specialist for your brake controller They will provide a brake controller manual which gives information on proper controller adjustments Load and road conditions will require different sensitivity settings of the controller Heavy loads will need maximum sensitivity as opposed to an empty trailer which will require a very light braking action Grease Zerk Spring Loaded Metal End Cap Double Lip Seal EZ LUBE HUBS See EZ Lube Hub instructions in Dexter service manual Lube hubs every 12 months or 12 000 miles Chec
7. 0 14125A L44649 02475 L44610 14276 02420 GREASE SEALS National 470972 470972 370219BG 370219BG NOK AD2267 EO AD2548 EO AD8717 EO AD8717 EO Chicago Rawhide 533409 21352 21352 Dexter Replacements 010 009 010 036 010 036 010 063 010 063 Magnet Kit N A K71 104 K71 105 K71 105 K71 441 K71 375 Shoe 4 Lining N A K71 047 K71 048 K71 048 K71 410 K71 049 LH Electric Brakes K71 050 RH As these cool down a spot of condensation forms which is the start of a rust spot The longer the trailer sits idle the deeper this rust spot becomes When in doubt of the coverage of grease on bearings inspect and replace those that have rust spots metal flaking wear cage damage or other visual damage If you ever have questions regarding maintenance requirements or how to perform a maintenance task please do not hesitate to contact us at our customer service hotline listed below or on the back of this manual A Titan representative will be glad to answer your questions Ask for a Customer Service Representative at 1 785 363 2101 SINIYUVI9 133HM WHEEL BEARINGS REMOVE HUB ASSEMBLY Pry dust cap off with screwdriver Straighten out tang washer Remove spindle nut tang washer and spindle washer Pull hub toward you to loosen outer bearing Do not let bearing fall Pull the hub assembly off spindle The inner bearing and seal will come with it Pry out the inner seal and
8. IS SWAYING trailer sway and may also be required by OR WHIPPING law in some states Check cargo first to be sure that trailer is loaded heavier in the front If not reposition the load so you get 10 of the total trailer weight on the tongue Next make certain the rear of the tow vehicle is not overloaded Then check for wheel wobble on both vehicles caused by bearing failure loose lug nuts or loose spindle nuts Now check the tow vehicle s sus pension alignment Finally make sure that you are not exceeding the recommended maximum speed limit for safety and IT S THE LAW If the above instructions have been followed instability should now be corrected If not something may be wrong with your tow vehicle A CAUTION NEVER INCREASE SPEED TIPS FOR BEGINNER ALSO SEE HITCHING UP ON P 19 Place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel While watching in your outside mirrors if you want the rear of the trailer to go to the right move your hand to the right If you want the rear of the trailer to go to the left move your hand to the left If the trailer starts to jackknife STOP pull ahead to straighten out then start procedure over again When mak ing turns be aware the trailer will turn ie VU y o BN quicker than a tow vehicle Allow extra TRAILER TURNS QUICKER turning space so that the trailer wheels THAN TOW VEHICLE ALLOW don t jump over a curb hit a soft shoulder EXTRA TURNING SPACE FOR road sign or tree Your
9. If there is insufficient hitch weight the trailer will not tow properly It could be unstable difficult to control and make towing unsafe Proper weight distribution is imperative and diagramed below Always secure trailer to tow vehicle when loading or unloading especially from the rear of trailer JUDGING TONGUE WEIGHT The desired hitch weight is 10 of the total loaded trailer weight If scales are not readily available you may estimate your total loaded hitch weight by comparing a known weight to the hitch weight The prop er way however to accurately measure tongue weight is by taking your loaded trailer to a local scale such as those found at gravel companies or highway weigh station scales Weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately and the tongue should be 10 of total loaded trailer weight 10 tongue weight is necessary for safe towing and handling of trailer A CAUTION YOU MUST HOOK TRAILER TO TOW VEHICLE WHEN LOADING ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADING TRAILER FROM THE REAR TOW VEHICLE WIRING as BRAKE CONTROLLER Use 10ga for Use 8ga for triple axle units ONIYIM 3 ISIHSA MOL Es BREAK AWAY SWITCH 4 ROADSIDE BRAKE ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL AND WIRING TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 6 WAY ROUND CONNECTORS All Titan trailers under 28 in length have the 6 way round connectors TRUCK PLUG TRAILER P
10. LT 5 BOLT 3 The tightening of the fasteners should be done in stages Following the recommended sequence tighten fasteners per wheel torque chart below 4 Wheel nuts bolts should be torqued before first road use and after each wheel removal Check and re torque after the first 10 miles 25 miles and again at 50 miles Check periodically there after TORQUE STAGES 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage 20 25 55 80 Full Torque ft lbs ft Ibs WHEEL TORQUE REQUIREMENTS AXLE WHEEL STUD STEEL ALUMINUM SIZE SIZE SIZE WHEEL WHEEL TORQUE TORQUE 3500 15 Wee 90 120 80 100 6000 167 1 2 90 120 95 115 7000 16 9 16 90 120 O5 115 8000 12 16 5 8 90 120 N A 8000 16 5 8 275 325 N A TYNNI Warranties on axles and trailer will not apply to damage or injuries caused by loose or improperly tightened lugnuts or broken studs Inspect wheel stud holes for roundness If oblong this is a sure sign that the unit has been run with improperly tightened lugnuts In these instances the rim must be replaced DOORS BARLOCKS AND RAMP HINGES Door holdbacks are designed to hold doors open when on uneven ground They are not designed to hold doors open under windy condi tions Lubricate all door and ramp hinges every 3 months with a SAE 30 weight engine oil WD 40 and similar lubricants will free hinges howev er they will also lose all lubricating qualities within a short period of ti
11. LUG Caution Some manufacturers use S for accessory and A for brakes Note Locate wires by function only Color coding is not standard among all manufactur ers ELECTRICAL AND WIRING Tow vehicles must have the correct plug at the hitch and be connected to the correct tow vehi cle circuits using acceptable practices in wire routing and connections Titan uses two differ ent types of plugs Trailers that are not 44 CAUTION THIS TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH 120 VOLT 60 Hz AC HOUSE CURRENT ELECTRICAL POWER UL APPROVED NON METALLIC SHEATHED CABLE IE ROMEX HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE WALL ROOF CAVITY OF THE TRAILER PROCEED WITH CAUTION WHEN ATTACHING EQUIPMENT TO THE TRAILER OR CUTTING INTO THE ROOF OR WALLS OF THE TRAILER equipped with brakes will have the 4 way flat plug like the wiring code pictured at right Trailers that have the larger 7 way plug which accommo dates electric brakes and a separate line for inside lights The inside lights are wired to the 4 post The auxiliary center post is used for backup lights or other special order use wiring TINN TM TAIL LIGHTS GD GROUND LT LEFT TURN RT RIGHT TURN S BRAKES A ACCESSORY BROWN WHITE YELLOW GREEN RED BLUE A BACKUP LIGHT BLACK E z GROUND It is important to ground the wiring properly The ground wire should run from the plug and attach to tow vehicle s frame Hitches coupler ball safety chains and l
12. TENANCE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM DOT regulations require that a trailer s battery keep or hold the trailer from rolling forward for 15 minutes after stopping Check the battery on a regular basis for adequate output and charge if necessary The proper hookup for cable is to loop it around something permanent on the tow geese vehicle but not the ball hitch insert or AOR TOTP ROE hitch If there is a failure of any of these items the plug pulls out of the THE BATTERY SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT IS RECHARGEABLE AND MUST BE MAINTAINED e CHARGE BATTERY PER ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS j A EF switch and activates brakes The MAX CHARGE plug must be pushed in completely so the brakes are not dragging This will drain the battery if the pin remains pulled out ROOF VENTS Roof vents on all Titan trailers are designed to allow light into the trailer during the daytime along with fresh air Also warm air will escape when the vent is open However your roof vent is not designed to be open when traveling Make sure that all vents are closed prior to towing over the road Pop up roof vents may remain open during travel though ROOF MAINTENANCE Inspect the roof coating once a year Check for shrinking or cracked sealant that will lead to roof leak Titan uses high quality caulk which is available through Titan local or RV dealers Wax your Titan roof at least 2 times a year EXTERIOR SKIN MAINTENANCE Wash regular with mild soap Use pres
13. TITAN TRAILER MEG INC 2306 HWY 77 WATERVILLE KS 66548 785 363 2101 FAX 785 363 2472 TRAILER USER GUIDE Introduction to Titan General Maintenance Tow Vehical Wiring Electrical and Wiring Wheel Bearings Trailer Brakes Brakes Adjustment Tire Load Limits Tongue Jacks Trailer Towing Safety Tips Hitching Up Your Trailer Trailer Tactics Safety Check List Trailer Information Form Maintenance Schedule Warranty Maintenance Record GUSTOMER SERVICE 735 868 2101 Horses Stock Flatbeds Utility THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A TITAN TRAILER You have chosen a quality trailer from the most popular trailer manufac turer in America Even though Titan trailers are built for the long haul routine maintenance will assure even more years of trouble free service Your complete satisfaction has and will always be our first objective at Titan Please keep this manual in your trailer or tow vehicle and review the safety checklists before you set out on the road Located in Waterville KS Titan Trailer Mfg Inc has been producing trailers since 1986 Titan presently employs 115 people and continues to grow with the needs of our customers Titan s commitment reputation and high standards of excellence go into every trailer Titan s employees pride themselves in customer satisfac tion We have made every effort to produce a trailer you will be proud to own SYSTIVUL NVLIL OL NOLLONGOYHLNI GENERAL MAIN
14. and not riding on top of it 3 Latch the coupler to the hitch ball Make sure it is locked in place by lifting up the trailer tongue 4 Make sure your jack is fully raised 5 If you have a weight distributing hitch with spring bars follow the above procedures Then attach the spring bar chain to the trailer and tighten it until your trailer and car are in normal level position 6 If your trailer has a surge brake breakaway cable or chain attach the cable or chain to your tow vehicle allowing enough slack for you to make tight turns 7 Attach the safety chains 8 Connect the trailer wiring harness to the lighting system of your tow vehicle and check its operation also see page 7 in this manual for details Cassie TRAILER TACTICS With a trailer in tow you re operating a vehicle combination that is longer heavier and sometimes wider and taller than you re used to So you ll have to make some compensating adjustments in your normal driving practices The following is advice in trailering tactics Take a Shakedown Cruise At least one short trial run before your first trip will help familiarize you with your trailer s operating characteristics It will also allow you to check the trailer s lights brakes hitch etc and let you know they are all working properly Slow down Moderate to slower driving speeds put less strain on your tow vehicle and trailer and make for safer traveling Allow extra time
15. axle and or tire and THER rim can be severely damaged as a result or from hitting the curb at a bad angle and too hard CHECK YOUR POLICY Most automobile and some homeowners insurance policies will provide some coverage for stock and flatbed trailers They should also provide for you a grace period of a set number of days from the date of pur chase Call your agent TENN TRAILER TOWING SAFETY TIPS HITCH AND BRAKE SAFETY For safe towing it is the trailer owner s responsibility to CORRECTLY MATCH the combination of tow vehicle and trailer 1 MATCH the maximum trailer weight allowed for the tow vehicle to the GVWR of the trailer 2 MATCH the hitch weight carrying capacity of the tow vehicle with the loaded tongue weight of the trailer This is generally 10 of GVWR on tag models and 20 of GVWR on 5th wheels and Goosenecks Tag models may require a weight distributing hitch with sway controls Contact your hitch spe cialist to properly set up your tow vehicle trailer combination 3 MATCH the size of the brake controller to the number of braking wheels on your trailer These are sold usually as 2 to 4 wheel brake or 2 to 6 wheel brake units For proper controller adjustment see your brake controller man ual 4 MATCH the wiring of the the tow vehicle to the wiring code on the trailer Ensure your tow vehicle does have a ground wire running from the recepta cle to the frame 5 MATCH the ball size to the coupler
16. branded load capacity divided by 1 10 equals the load capacity for trailer service Actual unit or axle load ratings will be determined by the lowest rated component Tire Wheel or Axle SLINI GVO 3YIL VENDOR DOORS AND TONGUE JACKS TONGUE JACKS FOR BUMPER PULL MODELS Titan trailers uses manual tongue jacks Lubrication and proper mainte nance of jacks will enhance jack life and make operation smoother The type that Titan uses the top wind ee has an access hole on the front side that will allow oil to be a sprayed into the threaded rod By using a product similar to ANTI SEIZE TECHNOLOGY s product no 17061 you will be able to free up rusty and corroded parts and it leaves a protective anti rust film Some spray on lubricants will only provide short term lubrication and will need to be reapplied more frequently than once a year FIFTH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK LANDING GEAR These kinds of trailers are equipped with a one speed single landing gear If you have questions please contact us at 1 785 363 2101 TRAILER TOWING SAFETY TIPS INSTABILITY Swaying or whipping of a tow vehicle trailer combination at low speeds may get worse as speed increases If this happens take your foot off the gas pedal Steer straight ahead while manually applying the trailer brakes Then brake gently after the combination has begun to stabilize itself Stabilizer or weight equalizing bars will help reduce WHEN TRAILER
17. ccurs Normal bear A CAUTION INACTIVITY CAN BE ing operating temperature is up to 140 and can be touched by hand without burning Above this temperature the grease will start to fail and destroy the bearings drum and or the spindle Brakes are designed to operate at up to 600 F A good practice for both experienced and new trail er owners is to touch each hub within ten miles of starting out when bearings have been repacked and at each stop along the way Do not try testing the hub after several miles of continuous hard braking This will give an advanced warning of pending trouble so cor rections can be made prior to failure and breakdown Remember inac tivity can be more damaging to bearings than everyday use When a trail er is parked many times the spindle bearings or hub is warm MORE DAMAGING TO BEARINGS THAN EVERYDAY USE 1 Grease Seal 4 Hub Drum 5 Outer Cup 6 Outer Bearing 7 Spindle Washer 8 Tang Washer 9 Spindle Nut 10 Grease Cap 2 Inner Bearing 3 Inner Cup BEARING RACE SEAL NUMBERS 10000 HD 120004 3500 6000 12x2 7200 8000 121 4x91 2 191 4x33 8 121 4x33 8 191 4x4 10000 10x21 4 121 4x5 6 on 51 2 8 on 61 2 8 on 61 2 80n61 2 80n61 2 80n61 2 8 on 61 2 Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle Bolt Circle L68149 25580 25580 L68111 25520 2552
18. commended that 10 of the trailer load be on the hitch See page 17 for more details Redistribute the load as necessity dictates before continuing on the highway SOILOVL ONIMSTIVEL TONN SAFETY CHECKLIST Maintenance Checklist Up to Date J Hitch Ball Tight O Hitch Ball Lubricated Hitch Secured in Receiver Safety Chains Crossed and Attached Coupler Latched onto Ball J Load Distributed Correctly and Securely J Trailer Level when Hooked Up O Trailer Lights Working Correctly Lug Nuts Checked and Tightened O Inspect Tires for Cuts O Tire Pressure Checks O Breakaway Battery Charged C Breakaway Cable Hooked Up C Pin or Bolt through Coupler Latch J Block Tires when Loading and Unloading If safety chains are too long twist to shorten THE MAIN CAUSES OF TRAILERING ACCIDENTS 1 Driver error 2 Failure to MATCH speed with weather and road conditions 3 Trailer sway due to improper loading more or less than 10 cargo hitch weight 4 Failure to perform routine maintenance Remember never carry passengers in trailer while moving Check hub temperature at each stop Adjust sensitivity of brake controller to match load 102 axles are legal on all Federally funded highways and some state highways TYNN FACTORY SERVICE Call the Titan Customer Service number to schedule a quality factory service They can retrofitting reskining accident repairs or any other service y
19. discard The inner bearing will now come out Caution do not remove seal by hitting inner bearing CLEAN AND INSPECT THE SPINDLE Clean spindle with solvent to remove old grease inspect the spindle for nicks scratch es scoring damaged threads or bending File off nicks or burrs and smooth out with emory cloth Apply thin film of bearing grease to spin dle INSTALL RACE CUP Using a brass bar or a mild steel bar to drive in new race into hub until solidly seated against hub shoulder Use caution to not damage race surfaces Never use a bearing to drive a race INSPECT BEARING RACES CUPS AND HUB Inspect races for pitting rusting frosting scor ing metal flaking and other obvious damage If damaged remove with brass bar or mild steel bar Inspect race seat and remove any burrs or nicks that prevent the race from seating cor rectly Replace races and bearings in sets CLEAN AND INSPECT BEARINGS cones Clean bearings with solvent and long bristled brush DO NOT use air pressure to clean out old grease or to dry Allow to air dry inspect bearings for pitting rusting frosting scoring metal flaking cage damage or other obvious damage Replace all damaged bearings and mating races in sets INSTALL GREASE SEAL Install new seals when they leak or when bear ings are being visually inspected Install inner bearing in hub then the seal Make sure the seal is installed correct side in Use soft wood to sea
20. k the Dexter Service Manual for recommended wheel bearing lubrication specifications MATCH AIR PRESSURE amp TIRE CAPACITY TO WEIGHT ON AXLES TIRE LOAD LIMITS LBS AT VARIOUS INFLATION PRESSURES PSI COLD psi20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 TIRE SIZE Letters in parenthesis denote load range for which BOLD FACE loads are maximum 1030 1170 1300 1430 1530 1640 1760 C ST205 75R14 1070 1120 1360 1480 1610 1720 1820 C ST205 75R15 1260 1430 1600 1760 1880 2020 2150 2270 2380 2540 B ST225 75R15 Note capacity limited to 2150 lbs 50 PSI when mounted on 5 bolt wheel 1700 1870 2030 2205 2335 2485 2623 D 2765 3042 E 3170 3300 3415 3550 3675 3750 G LT235 85R16 Note Load range G tire requires compatible wheel cannot be used with standard 16 wheels 3695 3860 4020 4180 4340 4495 4650 4805 H Note Load capacity limited to 4500 Ibs 125 PSI with Dexter 17 241 single wheel 215 75R17 5 A CAUTION a Zz lt w E a Ww gt O ca o o lt 3 z O w 2 5 ua Tz 5a Q g 9 Z Ors EE 3 m Poa O E OS O uo T O E Z I RE wW lt x cw a Z e 20 wn Ek e 32 o 25 39 on LL Zo The information shown above is valid only for trailer ST or light truck LT design tires Passenger car tires P designation used in trailer service must be de rated 10 from the maximum load capacity branded on the tire sidewall
21. l in flush with hub INSTALL HUB ASSEMBLY Slide the hub over the spindle with care not to damage the seal or spindle threads ADJUST BEARING Using a 12 wrench on the spindle nut apply 50ft lb of torque at the same time the hub is rotated counterclockwise Leave the hub sta tionary while backing off the spindle nut to relieve the preload torque Then hand tighten FILL WITH GREASE Apply nozzle of grease gun to the grease zerk at the end of the spindle Pump grease into the assembly until it comes out around the spindle washer Seat the hub against the seal journal Insert the outer bearing D Shaped spindle washer tang washer and spindle nut the spindle nut to the first slot that lines up with a tang on the washer Flatten the tang into the slot as far as it will go Use caution that the tang is not fractured in this step The correct adjustment for all bearings is 001 to 012 end play INSTALL DUST CAP Install dust cap with rubber plug Care must be taken so that cap goes on evenly and is not crimped on inner lip Cap is fully seated when rib on the cap is up against the hub all the way around This prevents grease from being thrown out of hub onto the rim SONIYVSE 133HM TRAILER BRAKES BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brakes must be adjusted after the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated After the initial adjustment the brakes should be readjusted at 3000 mile intervals or as
22. lidate the warranty Paint warranty does not cover wear deterioration and or damage from road elements improper wash solvents salt sand and or weather condition Any modification to the Titan Trailer without prior written authorization from the factory will void this warranty coa WARRANTY continued MAINTENANCE RECORD SERVICE PERFORMED Manufacturer s Warranty continued Any Titan Trailer found to have defective material or workmanship must be serviced or corrected by an authorized factory representative or by the Titan Trailer Factory Any Titan Trailer authorized representative may make repair and or adjustments under this warranty repair and or adjustments and cost to repair or adjust is agreed upon and approved by Titan Trailer Factory Titan Trailer will not make reimbursements for any repairs an or adjustments made without prior written consent Titan Trailer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of any defect to include loss of time inconven ience loss of use of vehicle Titan Trailer reserves the right to make changes in design or make addi tion and or improvements without being obligated to install or modify same upon other products covered by this warranty When required photos of defective part or parts of the actual part or parts may have to accompany the warranty approval before payment can or will be made Any part or
23. me Door hinges are drilled and greased at the factory Use a cone shaped grease gun tip to apply grease at door hinges Some models have grease zerk installed in hinges HITCH HEIGHT Parallel with ground and tow vehicle Trailer not level adjust hitch You must adjust the hitch ball height to position tag trailers in a level con dition This loads the axle equally and gives a desirable tongue weight Under these conditions your trailer should ride properly and not sway back and forth COUPLER OPERATION Check the coupler or Kingpin for fatigue damage cracks or missing parts before towing Test the lock mechanism for com A CAUTION plete and correct latching so the trailer will not CHECK COUPLER come unhooked For ball type couplers make sure PRIOR TO HOOKUP the coupler and ball size match If you are using a bumper hitch type coupler it is recommended to put a bolt or similar device through the latch mechanism when hooking to the tow vehicle for safety It is advised that mini fifth wheel hitches should have a wheel diameter that is close to the width of Titan s Pinbox A smaller wheel diameter does not get adequate vertical support from the Pinbox and pushes the bottom plate upward AJONVNALNIVI IVUSNIO TNT GENERAL MAINTENANCE continued LOADING TRAILER You should load 60 of your cargo s weight in the front of the trailer This will put approximately 10 of the loaded trailer weight on the hitch
24. oad leveling equalizer bars will NOT provide an adequate continuous ground and may result in electrical system failure In addition any hot line or auxiliary line should be run with an in line fuse If an auxiliary battery is added to the trailer there must be a fuse installed between the battery and the load Titan recommends that a separate fused line be run from the tow vehicle s battery through a 20 Amp in line fuse to an aftermarket tog gle switch mounted on the dash This switch should have a 20 Amp capacity Wiring should be run from the switch to the 3 post for run ning lights Newer vehicles wiring and headlight switches are many times marginal and do not have the capacity to carry the current required for larger trailers with lots of running lights If your tow vehi cle has amber turn signals see your hitch amp wiring specialist for installation of a relay or splitter to operate your trailer turn signals and brake lights The hot line should have a 15 Amp in line fuse installed between battery and tow vehicle plug TOW VEHICLE RECEPT WHITE RED BROWN BLACK YELLOW GREEN BLUE GROUND BRAKES RNG LTS HOT LINE L H TURN R H TURN AUXIL BACKUP LIGHTS NOOR WD ONIYIM ANY IWOIWLI3A 13 WHEEL BEARINGS Trouble free trailering depends upon proper bearing lubrication mainte nance and inspections Bearings fail when lubrication fails or when improperly adjusted In both cases heat build up o
25. our dealer can t do And let Titan handle the jobs your dealer may not want to do Whatever it takes Titan is dedicated to your com plete satisfaction TRAILER INFORMATION FORM Fill in the information form below for future use This critical information should be used for quick reference when ordering genuine Titan replace ment parts factory service or refer to it if you should have a warranty claim Keep it handy so Titan can serve you promptly and efficiently ames Ii MEE TA Color Name from copy of order TUNA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FUNCTION REQUIRED COUPLER CHECK FOR FATIGUE 8 LATCHING OPERATION CHECK FOR DRAGGING SAFETY amp POSSIBLE STRENGTH CHAINS LOSS CHECK BATTERY BREAKAWAY CHARGE amp SWITCH System OPERATION CABLE FOR DAMAGE LUGNUTS CHECK FOR CORRECT TORQUE PIGTAIL CHECK FOR DRAGGING amp STRESS CHECK THAT ALL ARE OPERATING 3000 mi 3 MONTHS 6000 mi 6 MONTHS 12000 mi 12 MONTHS 3 4 LIGHTS AXLE amp CHECK FOR CORRECT TORQUE ELONGATIO SPRING OF THE SHACKLE LINK BoLTs HOLES TIRES BEARINGS REPACK STABILIZER LUBRICATE THREADED JACK SCREW ROD HYDRAULIC CHECK FLUID LEVEL FLUID RoorF INSPECT FOR CRACKS SEALANT OR DRYING OUT WHEELS INSPECT FOR CRACKS INDENTATIONS JACKS LUBRICATE BRAKES CHECK FOR OPERATION BRAKE ADJUST FOR OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT PERFORMANCE INSPECT CHECK FOR CRACKING A CHECK PRESSURE amp UNUSUAL WEAR pas an
26. s equipped with quality tubeless tires The recommended air pressure is found on the tire sidewall Always replace tires with the same designated type and size It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your trailer axle Torque is a measure of the amount of tight ening applied to a fastener nut or bolt and is expressed as length x force For example a force of 90 pounds applied at the end of wrench one foot long will yield 90 Ibs ft of torque Torque wrenches are the best method to assure the proper amount of torque is being applied to a fas tener A CAUTION e ON FIRST TRIP TIGHTEN WHEEL LUGS AT START AND EVERY 50 MILES FOR FIRST 200 MILES CORRECT TORQUE IS 90 TO 120 FOOT POUNDS THEREAFTER CHECK WHEEL LUGS BEFORE EACH TRIP FOLLOWING WINTER STORAGE CHECK BEFORE BEGINNING A TRIP FOLLOWING EXCESSIVE BRAKING INSPECT WHEEL LUGS NOTE Wheel nut or bolts must be applied and maintained at the proper torque levels to prevent loose wheels broken studs and possible dangerous separation of wheels from your axle Be sure to always use only the fasteners matched to the cone angle of your wheel usually 60 or 90 The proper procedure for attaching your wheels is 1 Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross threading 2 Tighten bolts or nuts in the following sequence JONVNALNIVW IWYHANSD GENERAL MAINTENANCE continued ww 2 6 BOLT 8 BO
27. sure washer but don t exceed 2000 psi Wax trailer with non abra sive wax at least twice a year Use mud flaps on your vehicle to reduce rock chips A CAUTION e ALL FLOOR AND RAMP SURFACES ARE SLIPPERY WHEN COVERED WITH ICE SNOW OR WET e FOR BEST MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL FINISH WASH ROAD SALT OFF TRAILER AFTER EACH USE FLOOR TREATMENT Titan uses CCA or pressure treated 2 x 8 non spliced in trailers up to 24 lumber Clean trailer after every use THON FRAME MAINTENANCE Stock and horse trailers take the worst kind of abuse on the underneath frame side Anything thrown up by the tow vehicle will chip away at the frame coating It is suggested that inspections are made periodically and any bare spots be touched up with a matching trailer frame paint SILVER MOD WHEEL MAINTENANCE Your new wheels do require care to maintain their factory appearance We strongly suggest you take a few reasonable steps to protect your investment Typical road soils trap moisture which can cause corrosion over a period of time Brake dust is also corrosive and can cause pitting of the wheel s finish These soils must be removed regularly possibly weekly depending on your driving habits After cleaning always apply a coat of soft non abrasive cream wax to help prevent surface corrosion Surface corrosion or rust can be prevented with proper care and is not covered under warranty TIRES RIMS AND LUGNUTS This trailer i
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