ShoreLand'r LAV55TBB V.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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Page 7 Rev A 10/26/2011
ROCKER ARMS
Locate the rocker arms (Ref. No. 5 in Diagram D). Note that the
center bushing has a grease zerk in it. Position the rocker arms up
into the center channel welded in the center of the tandem spring
bracket so that the grease zerk is pointing down. Align the holes in
the channel with the rocker arm. Secure in place with a 3/4” x 4-1/2”
hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten. Repeat this process on the other
rocker arm and spring bracket. Grease the rocker at this time by
applying grease through the zerk just discussed.
NOTE: The grease zerk is positioned down so that it is acces-
sible for servicing when needed.
SPRINGS
Position the axles so they are properly aligned with the trailer as
shown in Diagram D. Position the brake axle so that the disc brake
calipers are on the back¬side of the axle. The brake axle must al-
ways be mounted as the rear axle to give you the best braking pos-
sible. Place the front axle so the holes for routing the brake hose
are to the rear in the event that second axle brakes will be mounted
on the trailer in the future. Place the springs on the topside of the
spring pads welded to the axle. (See Diagram D). Note that the
hook end of the spring must be to the rear of the trailer. Place a
spring clamp on the top center of the spring as shown. Next place
the 1/2” x 6-1/2” U-bolts down over the top of the spring clamp,
spring and axle as shown. Place the spring and axle U-bolt plate
onto the ends of the two U-bolts. Secure with 1/2” lock nuts. Thread
onto the U-bolts but do not tighten securely until the complete unit
is in position on the trailer. Repeat on the other spring.
AXLE
Place one of the spring bracket bushings into the rear of the spring
bracket and secure with a 9/16” x 3 1/4” hex bolt and hex lock nut.
Repeat in other spring bracket.
Position the rear axle under the frame, then hook the hook loop of
the spring around the bushings just installed. Note that if the axle
is positioned too low when trying to hook, the hooks will not hook
around the bushings.
Raise the front of the springs up so they align with the rear hole in
the axle boogie just installed. Attach with 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolts
and lock nuts.
Install another spring bracket bushing in the front holes on the rock
arm assemblies. Attach with a 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolt and lock nut.
Tighten.
Hook the hook end of the springs mounted to the front axle over
the bushing just installed in the rocker arm assembly. Then swing
the front of the spring up and attach the front mounting hole in the
spring bracket with another 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolt and lock nut.
Tighten all axle U-bolts and spring bolts not tightened at this time.
Tire Size and Carrying Capacity Chart
Tire Size ............................ST215/75D14C
GVWR ...............................7040 LB.
Carrying Capacity ..............5500 LB.
Axle....................................Two Brakes - Standard
Refer to the tire side wall for correct tire pressure. ONE AXLE
BRAKE INSTALLATION
Locate the brake hose coming out of a hole in the inside rear of the