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1. bolt to torque recommended by trailer manufacturer It is important that the wheel be centered on the hub The wheel may reseat itself during the first miles of travel after installation After 50 100 miles of travel check wheel bolt tightness Check annually thereafter DO NOT use impact type wrenches These can overstress fasteners causing them to fatigue and break during service BRAKES The hydraulic drum brakes used are not a self adjusting automotive de sign Trailer drum brakes must be adjusted to function properly Have a quali fied professional such as a marine dealer or an automotive service facility ad just your brakes Our 10 brake drums have a hole to permit brake lining inspection and access to the brake shoe adjustment star wheel Remove the trailer wheel if necessary to access the inspection hole The brake shoe adjustment star wheel can also be accessed from the back side of the brake Remove dust cover from the adjusting slot at the lower part of the back side of the brake assembly The adjustment procedure is as follows 1 Insert brake adjusting tool or screwdriver 2 Adjust brake shoes outward until wheel will not rotate in the forward direc tion by stroking the end of the adjusting tool toward the top of brake as illustrated 3 Adjust brake shoes to proper position by stroking end of adjusting tool toward bottom of brake Suggested proper setting is One set of brakes 10 12 notches Two sets of brakes 5 8 no2. the hub pressurized The positive internal pressure assures that all moisture is kept out Wheel bearing protectors permit lubricant level check without removing the dust cap or adding grease We are confident that our products will contribute to your boating pleasure by eliminating worry and trouble with trailer running gear If we can be of assistance or answer any questions please contact our customer service department Trailer Buddy Bearing Lube Axle Assembly Two Year Limited Warranty Bearing Lube equipped axle assemblies are guaranteed against bearing failure and against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years after the date of trailer purchase by the first owner Limitations of Coverage This warranty does not cover e Normal wear and tear Damage resulting from failure to keep bearings lubri cated and hub full of grease e Damage caused by accidents road hazards overload or modification of products e Failure attributable to improper assembly of or damage to components if hub is removed from axle spindle e Damage caused by use of wheels not supplied by trailer manufacturer e Failure of drum brakes warranted by the brake manufacturer worn brake linings and corrosion or damage of brake components caused by moisture or improper adjustment This warranty is limited to defective parts replacement only Charges for install ing replacement parts damage incurred to other eq
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4. Service Information for Bearing Lube Axles Your trailer is equipped with the Bearing Lube hub greasing system along with top quality hubs spindles seals and bear ings The following information will acquaint you with the axle assembly and includes product maintenance information m AA 4_ TRALEE Ff Bini PRODUCTS BY San UIs CA Woher TN BEARING LUBRICATION Inner Bearing Outer Bearing Stainless Steel Wear Sleeve Seal Hub Grease Fitting The Bearing Lube system provides an easy way to fill axle hubs and repack bearings with grease to ensure proper bearing lubrication To locate the grease zerc fitting simply remove the rubber plug in the hub dust cap Passages inside the spindle allow grease to flow into the space between the inner bearing and seal As you add grease it will flow through the bearings toward the front of the hub If there is evidence of water around the zerc area add grease until all contaminated grease is driven out If the grease is in good condition when inspected add a small amount of grease until you see grease movement between the hub and spindle WHEN TO GREASE Grease prior to towing and after launching or retrieval every time Add grease to expel any water or contaminants that may enter hub cavity during hub submersion If water enters the hub wheel bearing damage and failure can occur NOTE Evidence of water contamination could void warranty Reference war
5. e Functional Products Seals currently in use are Axle Load Seal Outer amp Inner Inner Capacity Diameter Bearing Cone 1500 2500 1 98 x 1 38 L44649 2900 4200 2 33 x 1 68 or L68149 2 56 x 1 68 L68149 5200 6 Bolt 3 38 x 2 13 25580 3 26 x 2 13 5200 8 Bolt 3 38 x 2 13 25580 SEAL CONVERSION INFORMATION Replacement Part Numbers Seal Trailer Description Buddy NOK CR National 198 138 SP1 1 07026 ABI990EO 13557 482163N 233 168 SP2 1 07027 AD2527EO 16657 473317 256 168 SP2 1 07028 AD2528EO 326 213 SP2 1 07029 AD7131EQ 338 213 SP2 1 07040 AD8717EO 21352 SPINDO SEAL Marine dealers stock replacement seal kits manufactured by Unique Functional Products called Spindo Seal These are replacement seal sys tems for use on axle spindles NOT manufactured by us They aren t in tended for your equipment which has a superior seal system WHEEL BOLTS OR CONE NUTS If you remove a wheel from a hub it is very important to properly tighten the wheel bolts or cone nuts when you reinstall the wheel Mount the wheel on the hub and start the wheel bolts into the hub as far as possible by hand Then using a proper lug wrench tighten each wheel bolt moderately tight Work your way around the wheel tightening every other bolt until all bolts have been tightened Then work your way around the wheel again using the every other bolt sequence and tighten each
6. e seals to rotate on This system should provide up to 50 000 miles of service many years of use for most trailers before seals need to be replaced GREASE LEAKAGE AT REAR SEAL Visually check seals periodically No rotating seal is perfect It s nor mal to see a film of oil around the seal area A slight amount of grease leak age won t hurt anything but if the leakage becomes excessive it s time to eliminate the problem This usually means disassembling the hub and re placing the seal On axles with the drum brakes you must remove the drum to check the seal condition If you don t have to add grease to the brake axle the seal is working properly On the other hand if you find you are constantly add ing grease or have to add an excessive amount of grease the seal is prob ably leaking or the brake is overheating You should remove the hub drum and check the brake and seal Grease leakage can t be tolerated on axles with brakes because if grease gets on brake linings the brakes won t oper ate properly and the linings will have to be replaced REPLACING SEALS The hub or hub drum must be removed from the axle and the seal forced out It is impossible to remove the seal without damaging it So if you remove it for some reason plan on replacing it Because our seals area high quality design not widely available you will have to obtain a replace ment from the dealer a bearing supply company the trailer manufacturer or Uniqu
7. eel more than 1 8 end play remove the dust cap the cotter pin and spindle nut retainer Tighten the spindle nut to 18 24 inch pounds which is slightly more than finger tight Don t over tighten When the nut is positioned properly the wheel should turn easily and there should be no end play lateral movement of the hub with respect to the spindle To replace the nut retainer find a position where it will fit over the spindle nut so that the cotter pin can be inserted without having to loosen or tighten the nut Insert a new cotter pin Recheck end play Spread the ends of the cotter pin to keep it in place Add grease as necessary and replace the dust cap Nut Retainer Spindle Nut Cotter Pin Tee Spindle Washer BEARING SIZES We use tapered roller bearings identical to those currently being used on many automobiles Axle Inner Outer Load Capacity Cone Cup Cone Cup 1500 2500 L44649 L44610 L44649 L44610 2900 3750 L68149 L68110 L44949 L44610 4200 L68149 L68110 L68149 L68110 5200 6 Bolt 2 328 25580 25520 LM67048 LM67010 5200 6 Bolt 2 441 25580 25520 15123 15245 5200 8 Bolt 25580 25520 14125A 14276 w Bearing Cone GREASE SEALS Each hub has a rear inner seal which keeps grease from leaking out the back of the hub The spring loaded seals used on your axle are the best available for the application The axle spindles are equipped with perma nent polished stainless steel seal surfaces for th
8. n buying replacement parts 2 FMSI stands for Friction Material Standards Institute an industry group that assigns a number to every brake lining manufactured Stores selling brake shoes should have a catalog to cross reference their products to an FMSI number BRAKE ACTUATOR Most trailers use a surge type hydraulic actuator Make sure it is operating properly and contains sufficient brake fluid Review the actuator manufacturer s service information BRAKES AREN T WATERPROOF Brake manufacturers have taken steps to extend the service life of brakes but eventually water immersion can cause trouble Salt water is worse than fresh If the actuating system operates properly and the brakes are correctly adjusted but won t work it s best to check the brake components Replace any malfunctioning or badly rusted parts Zinc plated and galvanized brakes are better able to withstand moisture Disc brakes offer better service life are easier to inspect and require less maintenance than drum brakes BEARING PROTECTORS For additional bearing protection you can install wheel bearing protectors on your axle Remove the dust cap check bearing adjustment and fully grease the hub through the zerc to replace all grease Remove the zerc Fill the protector half full of grease and install it into the hub Check the lubricant level per the wheel bearing protector installation instructions A wheel bearing protector offers the advantage of keeping
9. ranty policy Use only a hand operated gun to add lubricant Adding grease with a power gun can damage seals RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT Use a good quality EP 2 based grease Use a water repellent grease if you d like Grease consists of oil soap and additives Oil some times separates from the soap and a small amount may leak under the rear seal This is normal and won t cause any problems Select a quality grease and stay with it Some grease bases aren t compatible with others which can cause the combination to break down DIAPHRAGM IN DUST CAP PLUG The rubber diaphragm may bulge out slightly when the grease filled hub is hot a non brake hub will normally run at 120 to 150 F This design feature prevents excessive pressure buildup inside the hub BEARING REPACKING AND INSPECTION There is no need to repack bearings in the traditional manner because you achieve the same result by adding grease through the zerc fitting The new grease entering the hub will push old grease water and contaminants out the front If water remains in the hub for extended period of time you should check bearings to be sure they haven t been damaged BEARING ADJUSTMENT Wheel bearings have been precisely torque set at the factory To maxi mize bearing life we suggest you check bearing adjustment every 2 or 3 years Jack up one side of the trailer Grip the edge of the tire on both sides and try to rock or move it If you can move the outer edge of the wh
10. tches ADJUSTING SLOT BRAKE ADJUSTING TOOL To adjust brake shoes through the hub drum stroke the adjusting tool in the opposite direction than if adjusting through the brake We recommend that trailer brakes be adjusted after the first 300 miles of travel and at least every 2 000 miles thereafter Poorly adjusted brakes decrease stopping ability In addition trailer brakes should be inspected after the first two years of service for wear and corrosion one year after substantial saltwater immersion Service lubricate and or replace parts as necessary for safe sure operation Thereafter set up a maintenance sched ule that assures proper inspection and adjustment of brakes The time in terval should be based on towing conditions operating environment salt vs fresh water etc distance towed storage conditions etc The goal is simple Make sure your brakes will work properly when you need them most in an emergency stop Self adjusting ventilated rotor disc brakes are also available on new trailers and as replacements for your existing trailer Contact your dealer or trailer manufacturer for details REPLACEMENT BRAKE PARTS The following information is helpful if you wish to buy parts locally Hub Drum Brake Brake Wheel FMSI Brake Bolt Pattern Type Cylinder Dia Shoe Number 5 Bolt 10 x 2 1 4 1 1 8 154 1 Wheel cylinder repair kits are available at most auto part stores Take old wheel cylinder parts with you whe
11. uipment as well as incidental or consequential damages connected therewith are excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Repair or Replacement Procedure If a failure or defect occurs during the warranty period promptly contact warrantor s UFP customer service department for RGA number Until such notice is received UFP will not be responsible for any repair or replacement costs UFP at its option may require return of the axle assembly or the component in question to the factory transportation charges prepaid UFP will replace FREE OF CHARGE either the entire axle assembly or the part that proves defective at its option Any part found not to be defective will be returned freight collect with an explanation Use of Vehicle Identification Number VIN The VIN is a 17 digit number located on the trailer identification label on the left side of the trailer Be sure to include the VIN number and the date of trailer manufac ture in all communications with UFP Purchaser s Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Product Improvement UFP has a policy of continuous product improvement We reserve the right to change or improve the design of our products without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured 32713 12 06 TR
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