ShoreLand'r Powersports Trailer 2008 - Manual (Page 10)

Midwest Industries, Inc. Ida Grove, IA 51445 800.859.3028 www.shorelandr.com
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BEARING ADJUSTMENT
The wheel bearings have been adjusted at the factory. To maxi-
mize bearing life, however, we suggest that you check the bear-
ing adjustment periodically to the recommended 30” lb. of torque,
and every time the bearings are repacked. Contact an authorized
ShoreLand’r ® dealer for service.
Over-based calcium sulfonate is installed at the factory because
it is a very compatible grease that will blend well with most other
greases. We recommend that you continue to use over-based cal-
cium sulfonate grease in your hubs. ShoreLand’r ® has this grease
available in a 14 oz. tube to fit a standard size grease gun. The part
number is 2500038 and can be obtained from an authorized dealer
or contact ShoreLand’r directly. If neither is an option use a good
grade of wheel bearing grease.
Repeat the above process on the other wheels.
BRAKES
ShoreLand’r ® provides all trailers with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) of 1,500 lbs. or more with the ability to have brakes
installed on them. On the lower capacity trailers (1,500 - 2,400 lbs.)
a special axle adaptable to brakes is part of the brake kit when
brakes are ordered for a trailer this size. All trailers with a GVWR
of 2720 lbs. or greater come with the brake flanges already welded
on the axles.
Most of the trailer brakes are hydraulic surge brakes and are de-
signed to operate automatically when the brakes on the tow vehicle
are applied. When the tow vehicle slows down or stops, the for-
ward momentum of the trailer pushing against the ball hitch applies
pressure to a master cylinder in the trailer actuator. This pressure
activates the brakes on the trailer similar to the brakes on the tow
vehicle. This is a hydraulic surge brake system.
ShoreLand’r ® reserves the right to have it’s brake vendors pro-
vide technical assistance.
Contact ShoreLand’r ® for more technical and specific information
on its different brake systems, bleeding procedures, and mainte-
nance.
HUBS, BEARINGS, RACES, SEALS AND SPINDLE SLEEVES
CHART
ShoreLand’r ® uses the following sizes of hubs on all of its model
trailers. Measurements listed are both spindle size and hub size.
Hub Size Bearing, Race & Seal
Size
Manufacturer’s #
1-1/16”- 1-1/16”
5 ½” flange
Inner & Outer Brg. 1-1/16”
Inner & Outer Race 1-1/16”
Dust Seal
(1.250 I.D. –1.979.O.D.)
Timken L-44649
Timken L-44610
TCM12192TB
1-3/8” – 1- 1/16”
Hubs, Drums & Rotors
Inner Bearing 1-3/8”
Inner Race 1-3/8”
Outer Bearing 1-1/16”
Outer Race 1-1/16”
Dust Seal
(1.750 I.D. – 2.565 O.D.)
Timken L-68149
Timken L-68111
Timken L-44649
Timken L-44610
TCM174243TB
GREASE SEALS
Inspect the grease seals periodically. A visual inspection is suffi-
cient and is done quite easily on a trailer without brakes. It is normal
to see a small oil film around the seal area. This should not hurt
anything. However, if the leakage becomes excessive it is time to
replace the seal before too much grease escapes causing bearing
failure. It will also cause the brakes to grab on a brake equipped
trailer. Replacement of the seal requires removing the complete
hub assembly from the spindle. Trailers equipped with disc brakes
will have to have the brake calipers removed so the rotors can be
removed from the spindle.
On axles with brake drums you must remove the complete brake
drum assembly to inspect the seals. It is very important that you
check the seals on brake axles periodically to make sure they are
not leaking. Leaking seals allows the grease to get on the brake lin-
ings thus causing grabby brakes. Eventually the brake linings will
become saturated with grease and will have to be replaced.
Grease Seal and Bearing Protectors
If you decide to add bearing protectors to an older model trailer or
one that is not equipped with bearing protectors, we suggest you
install the Spindle Seal Kit available through your dealers. It offers
stainless steel sleeves and spring loaded seals for your axle. This
will prevent rust from chewing up the seals allowing grease to leak
out.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT
Over-based calcium sulfonate grease is installed at the factory
because it is a very compatible grease that will blend well with most
other greases. We recommend that you continue to add grease
to the hubs when grease is needed. ShoreLand’r ® has this grease
available in a 14 oz. tube to fit a standard size grease gun. The
part number is 2500038 and can be obtained from any authorized
ShoreLand’r ® dealer. However, any good marine grade water re-
sistant grease that is compatible to over- based calcium sulfo-
nate is recommended.
BEARING REPACKING
Check the grease in your hubs once a year. In most instances, if
a good quality lubricant is used and the lubricant levels are main-
tained, it may not be necessary to repack the bearing. However,
should the grease appear to be contaminated or broken down, re-
move all of the old grease from the bearings and hubs and com-
pletely repack. Removing the rear bearing will most likely cause
damage to the rear seal. A new one should be installed when reas-
sembling.