Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RCT-224 Trailer Miller Electric
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Description T wo-Wheel Trailer For Engine-Driven W elding Generators OM-6611 201 233A September 2004 RCT -224 T railer This T railer Is Not Compatible With Equipment Made Prior T o Serial No.
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safety_trailer 2/98 OM-661 1 Page 1 TRAILER TOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In trailer towing, as in most driving situations, exposure to certain hazards occurs.
safety_trailer 8/03 OM-661 1 Page 2 INCORRECT SIZE OR RA TING OF HITCH can cause trailer to break loose from towing vehicle. 1. Be sure towing vehicle hitch is correct type, size, and rating to match coupler . 2. Be sure the hitch is properly installed onto towing vehicle.
safety_trailer 2/98 OM-661 1 Page 3 LOOSE OR INCORRECT HARDW ARE AND F ASTENERS can cause injury and damage. 1. Periodically double-check all nuts and bolts for tightness and condition. 2. If necessary , always replace any fastener with one of equal size, grade, and type.
safety_trailer 8/03 OM-661 1 Page 4 Section 1 − ASSEMBL Y SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1-1. Symbol Usage Means W arning! W atch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message.
OM-661 1 Page 5 SECTION 2 − SPECIFICA TIONS This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. NOTE 2-1. T railer Specifications Specification Description Gross Axle W .
OM-661 1 Page 6 SECTION 3 − ASSEMBL Y This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle. The word “front” means the hitch end of the trailer . NOTE 3-1. Preparing Unit For Kit Installation Ref.
OM-661 1 Page 7 3-2. Mounting Wheels And Brackets On Axles 802 812 . Use hardware in Red bag to mount wheels. 1 Wheel 2 Hub 3 Lug Nut Install wheels on hubs. Install lug nuts and tighten to 70 ft lb (95 N . m). 4 Mounting Bracket 5 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 in Screw 6 1/2 ID Flat W asher 7 1/2 ID Lock Nut Attach mounting brackets to brack- ets on axle.
OM-661 1 Page 8 3-4. Installing Hitch And Safety Chains T ools Needed: Ref. 802 813 Y Use adequate blocks or lifting de- vice to support frame while instal- ling parts.
OM-661 1 Page 9 3-5. Installing T aillight And Sidelight Wiring 802 814 T ools Needed: Y Support trailer with jack. Block wheels. 1 Wiring Clips 2 Grommet Locate wiring harness (packaged with tail- lights). Route wiring harness leads through trailer frame and out hole near axle.
OM-661 1 Page 10 3-6. Installing Wiring Harness T ab Connectors Disconnect vehicle wiring harness plug from trailer wiring connector before beginning installation. Use wiring harness tab connectors only with insulated wires. NOTE 1 Connector 2 Ru n Wire 3 T ap Wire Place unstripped run wire in slotted channel.
OM-661 1 Page 1 1 3-7. Mounting Welding Generator This trailer is not compatible with equipment made prior to Serial No. LB033208. NOTE Y Do not use lifting eye to lift unit dur- ing this procedure. Mounting the unit requires removal of center up- right hardware and lifting eye will not safely support unit with hardware removed.
OM-661 1 Page 12 3-8. Tightening T railer Hardware Final-tighten trailer hardware installed in earlier steps to torque values shown. T ools Needed: 1/2, 9/16, 3/4, 15/16 in 802 817 / 802 818 9/16, 3/4, 15/16 in Tighten to 75 ft lb (102 N . m). Tighten to 30 ft lb (41 N .
OM-661 1 Page 13 3-9. Mounting Fenders . Use hardware in green bag to mount fenders . The front and rear fender brackets are not interchangeable. 1 Front Fender Bracket 2 Rear Fender Bracket 3 3/8-16 .
OM-661 1 Page 14 3-10. Installing T aillight And Sidelight Wiring 802 074-A / 802 818 LEFT RIGHT T o T railer T o V ehicle Sidelight Ground (White) T aillights (Brown) Right Stop/ Signal Lamps (Green).
OM-661 1 Page 15 3-1 1. Maintenance Do not use trailer if any part is damaged or not working properly . When performing maintenance, check trailer for worn, damaged, or non-working parts. Check for free rotation of assemblies mounted on bushings or bearings.
OM-661 1 Page 16 3-12. T orquing Wheel Bearings Ref. 800 441-B Y Loss of control hazard. T o prevent injury and damage, check and repack wheel bearings once a year or e v- ery 12,000 miles (19,500 km), whichever comes first. Y Use proper equipment to lift and support unit.
OM-661 1 Page 17 Notes.
OM-661 1 Page 18 SECTION 4 − P ARTS LIST 802 736 − A . Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 15 14 13 9 12 11 10 9 8 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 16 Figure 4-1.
OM-661 1 Page 19 Description Quantity Part No. Item No. Figure 4-1. Complete Assembly 1 199 860 Chain, Safety Kit W/Latch 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 043 824 Hitch, 2 − 1/2 In Lunnette Eye 1 .
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