atwood Hydraulic Brake Surges - Manual (Page 4)

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CAUTION
PRODUCT & TRAILER DAMAGE
• Before towing trailer, lever knob must be disengaged and in TOWING POSITION .
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep all links and pivots lubricated to prevent rusting and ensure ease of
operation. Use SAE 30 oil, lubricate inside release handle and inside actuator
body reached from underside of actuator.
NOTE : Lubricate hitch ball with conventional automotive grease or a lubricant
made for hitch balls.
2. Check for leaks in brake system. Periodic checks should be made on all hoses
and fittings to guard against cuts and worn hoses which may cause failure (leaks,
rupturing under pressure, and collapsing). Replace defective hoses.
3. Check brake fluid level in master cylinder reservoir. Keep filled to within 1/2˝
from top of reservoir. Use only DOT Type 3 or 4 brake fluid. Check electrical
connections on reverse solenoid if system has one. Electrical connections
should be sound and free of corrosion. Check reverse solenoid function.
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CAUTION
BRAKE FAILURE
• DO NOT fill master cylinder reservoir with used brake fluid.
• DO NOT fill reservoir beyond 1/2˝ from top.
• DO NOT overfill, brake fluid will damage paint.
• DO NOT use silicone type brake fluid.
• Yearly inspect brakes for excessive wear, replace lining if necessary.
4. Flush system yearly or when system is known to be contaminated. For Disc
Brake Systems remove orifice fitting ( FIG 10) before flushing. Check fitting
orifice to make sure it is clear. The orifice is .015” DIA it may be replaced if it
is plugged with Atwood P/N # MPD 80777. The orifice fitting must be
replaced after flushing the system.
NOTE : Wheel bearing and seals should be inspected and packed at this time.
ADJUSTING 7˝, 10˝ & 12˝ DRUM BRAKES
Trailer brakes should be adjusted after the first 1,000 miles of use and at least
every 2,000 miles of use thereafter. in addition, trailer brakes should also be
inspected for excessive wear, replace lining if necessary and adjusted at the
beginning of each season or yearly. Wheel bearings and seals should be inspected
and packed at this time.
Raise one trailer wheel at a time, chock oppo-
site wheel to prevent trailer from rolling.
Remove dust clip from adjusting slot at lower
part of back side of brake assembly and insert
brake adjusting tool. Adjust brake shoes out
until wheels will not turn by moving end of
adjusting tool toward top of brake. When this
condition is felt, by rotating wheel, back-off
(loosening) adjustment until wheel will just turn
freely.
Atwood Hardware Systems & Components Limited Warranty
Atwood Mobile Products warrants to the original owner this product will
be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. Atwood’s liability hereunder is limited to the
replacement of product, repair of product or replacement of product with
a reconditioned product, at the discretion of the manufacturer. The war-
ranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable
use, neglect, tampering or other causes not arising from defects in mate-
rial workmanship. The warranty extends to the original consumer pur-
chaser of the product only, and is subject to the following conditions:
1. For two (2) year commencing with the date of purchase, Atwood will
replace or repair any Hardware System & Components that are found
to be defective by Atwood in material or workmanship.
2. In the event of a warranty claim, the Original Purchaser must contact
the Atwood Consumer Service Department, 1120 North Main St.,
Elkhart, IN 46514, Telephone: 866-869-3118 Fax: 574-206-9655.
Warranty claim service must be performed as approved by the
Atwood Consumer Service Department. Warranty replacement hard-
ware systems and components or parts will be furnished freight pre-
paid. Labor cost to repair or replace will be limited to the amount of
the original purchase price of the systems and components. The
replaced warranty products or parts become the property of Atwood
Mobile Products and must be returned to the Atwood Consumer
Service Department freight prepaid, unless prior arrangements have
been made.
3. This limited warranty is valid only when the product is applied,
installed, maintained and operated in accordance with this Atwood
Installation, Maintenance and Operating Manual (MPD 87984). Any
deviation from these recommended specifications must be approved
in writing by Atwood.
4. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this limited war-
ranty as stated above. Atwood does not assume responsibility for
consequential damage or loss, including loss of use of vehicle, loss of
time, inconvenience, expense for gasoline, telephone, travel, lodging,
loss or damage to personal properties, or loss of revenues. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or limitations on consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights which may vary from state to state.
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Tighten
Brake
adjusting
tool
Adjusting slot
Dust clip
(replace after adjusting)