DR Power VT1 (1-ton) (Feb 2012 - Present) - Manual (Page 26)

26 DR ®
VERSA TRAILER
Greasing the Tow Ball, Tow Hitch, and Grease Fittings
Your DR VERSA TRAILER'S Wheel Bearings were greased at the Factory. Prior
to using your Trailer for the first time, you need to lubricate the
Axle Pivot Pins ,
Swivel of the Tow Hitch, the Tow Hitch Coupler, and the 2" Ball you will be
using. You should also periodically lubricate the Axle Pivot Pins, Tow Hitch
Swivel, Tow Hitch Coupler, and 2" Ball to reduce wear and rust on these
components.
Tools and Supplies Needed:
x
Flexible hose grease gun
x
Lithium grease
x
Clean cloth
1. Wipe all dirt, etc., from the Grease Fitting(s) with a clean cloth.
2. Apply enough quality general-purpose lithium grease with a hand-pumped
grease gun to each Axle Pivot Pin and Tow Hitch Swivel Zerk Fitting, so a
small amount of Grease comes out of the Fitting(s) (Figures 55
& 56)
3. Apply the grease to your 2" Tow Ball to reduce friction on the Tow Hitch
Coupler and to help prevent rusting and seizing of the ball to the Coupler.
4. Apply the grease to the Pivot Pins of the Latch on the Coupler and to the
underside of the Coupler
(Figure 57).
TIP: The Tow Hitch is designed to rotate 360 ° to ease greasing of the underside
of the coupler.
Grease
Side
Underside
Figure 57
Grease
Grease Fitting
Figure 56
Grease Fitting
Figure 55