Wells Cargo Automobile Accessories manual

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    Wells Cargo Owner’ s Manual Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    ABOUT YOUR NEW WELLS CARGO TRAILER Now is the right time to complete the information below for your permanent record. Use a typewriter or print clearly . Y ou will also need this Quick Reference when contacting Wells Cargo or a Wells Cargo Dealership regarding your Warranty , Service, Repair , or Replacement parts. D A TE PURCHASED ________________[...]

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    1 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual T ABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESI DENT ............................. Page 2 AB OU T T HI S M AN UA L ............................................... Page 3 DEALERS & SERVI CE ................................................ Page 3 LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS ...................... Pages 4-7 WAR RANT Y[...]

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    2 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WITH A WELLS CARGO BEHIND . . . YOU NEVER LOOK BACK! We hear it all the time, “My Wells Cargo pulls so well, I can hardly tell it’ s there.” There’ s a reason why a W ells Cargo delivers such smooth towing and stable handling. We build them better! Experience makes a difference, and our experience is unmatched[...]

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    CALL 1-800-348-7553 For Nearest Location or Any Other Questions ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . DEALERS & SERVICE OUR PRODUCT Wells Cargo builds ball coupler and gooseneck trailers in several basic configurations. Most trailers we build are customized on our production lines by the inclusion of one or several optional features as specified by the deale[...]

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    LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS 4 Wells Cargo Owner’ s Manual Check your new Wells Cargo trailer for Instructional & Warning Labels like the ones listed below. Many are mandated by the Federal Government and others will help you in proper and safe operation. If decals become faded or damaged to the point where they are unreadable, please con[...]

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    50 THIS CONNECTION FOR 120/240 V O L T , 3-POLE, 4 WIRE, 60 HERTZ, AMPERE SUPPL Y At Outside Power Supply Connection At Outside Power Supply Connection Located with Customer Information Papers 5 LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS WARNING — EXTREME — DANGER The “RAMP-HEISTER” torsion spring assembly has been carefully selected and installed by[...]

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    6 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS THIS FRAME P A TENTED BY THE FOLLOWING U . S. P A TENT NO. 3,287,058 Mounted on Front Header (where applicable) Federal I.D. Plate - Mounted on Front Wall of Trai le r Manufacturers I.D. Plate - Mounted Road Side Lower Front Corner ELKHAR T , IN W A YC ROSS, GA WA C O , T X OGDEN, UT P[...]

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    LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS 7 MAXIMUM WEIGHT 50 LBS REAR HITCH ASSEMBL Y NO T T O BE USED FOR TO WING PURPOSES. FOR PLA CEMENT ONL Y ! For trailers with rear spotting hitches. Primarily for Cable Splicing trailers. At Trailer Sidewall above Corner Post Jacks S T ABILIZING J AC K 2000 LB. S T ATIC LO A D Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual S T ABILIZI[...]

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    WELLS CARGO, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY DUR A TION OF WARRANTY Y our Wells Cargo equipment, which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements, is warranted to the original owner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of six (6) years, except as herein limited, fr[...]

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    THA T REALL Y WORKS FOR YOU PROCEDURE T o secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Warr ant y , the unit or warranted part must be delivered, charges prepaid, to the nearest Wells Cargo Dealer or Plant as directed by the Company. Y our Wells Cargo dealer from whom you purchased your unit is responsible for the registration o[...]

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    BEFORE YOUR 1 ST TRIP - CHECK LIST CHECK POINT : Tire Pressure & Tire Condition X Wheel Lugs * X Bearing Lube & Tightness X Burnish Brakes X Brakes/Brake Controllers X Breakaway Battery Charge X Hitch X Safety Chains X 12V Running Lights X Doors/Windows/Roof Vents Locked X Distribution & Security X All Jacks “Up” in T ravel Position[...]

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    11 • *Check Lug Nuts for tightness before initial trip, at 10 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles. Recheck at least every 3 months or 3000 miles. AXLES • HUBS • BRAKES Y our Wells Cargo trailer is equipped with Dexter Component Axles. The Dexter Owner’s Manual is included in the materials received with your tra ile r . Replacement copies are avail[...]

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    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST WH A T TO DO: Check for abrasion, distortion and general integrity of links Check for proper adjustment & operation T est Switch Operation and Connections Pull Switch Pin, Check Charge Indicator Light Check all Windows/Doors/ Roof Vents. Make sure all are closed & locked Check Load Distribution & Security [...]

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    13 WH AT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK TORQUE ST AG ES 1st Stage 2nd Stage 3 r d St ag e 20/25 40/50 Full T orque ft. lbs. ft. lbs. Note: Warranties on trailer and axle do not apply to damage or injuries caused by loose or improperly tightened lug nuts or broken studs. Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHEELS: Check Wheels for hole elongation or “out of[...]

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    WH AT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK GOOSENECK HITCHES: Y our W ells Cargo Gooseneck T railer will be equipped with one of four hitch types pictured below . Be sure the King Pin or 5th Wheel on tow vehicle is rated for at least as much weight as the GVWR of the T railer . Hitches (A, B & C pictured below) require a SAE 2” King Pin or 5th Wheel. [...]

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    15 WH A T TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK SAFETY CHAINS: Y our W ells Cargo T railer is equipped with Safety Chains that meet the requirements of D.O.T . Regulations 393.70. Always attach the Chains by crossing them, forming a “cradle”. If your Coupler disengages for any reason, the “cradle” will keep the Hitch from dragging the ground. Y ou’[...]

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    Te s t Light Breakaway Switch & T est Light - Mounted on A-Frame WH A T TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK * Attach Breakaway Switch Cable securely to tow vehicle. Locate attachment so little “slack” is left in the Cable; but enough slack to allow for turning without disengaging Pin. Thus, the Cable will activate brakes the instant a trailer becom[...]

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    17 WH A T TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK LOAD DISTRIBUTION: Gooseneck T ra ile rs - An even load distribution in a Wells Cargo Gooseneck trailer will result in an approximate hitch weight of 25% of the combined trailer/load weight (GVW). Be sure the hitch weight placed on your tow vehicle does not exceed the vehicle manufacturer’ s Gross Vehicle Wei[...]

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    WH A T TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK WELDS: Every 6 months or 6,000 miles, check all welds for fractures or cracks. Also, check steel surfaces around the welds for any sign of cracking. If you do detect any of these conditions, immediately contact your W ells Cargo Dealer , or call Wells Cargo. HINGES: Keep Hinges clean and clear of salt and road dir[...]

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    19 RACEWA Y : Y o u r Wells Cargo T railer may be equipped with a two-piece, molded snap-a-part wiring Raceway mounted inside, at the roof line. The Power Cable enters the Raceway at the front wall, and supplies connection for all internal and external 12 Vo l t Lighting. There are NO under carriage splices or taps in the lighting circuits. If you [...]

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    SAE WIRING CODE: The wire colors indicated above are according to this Code. Additional Code Colors: PURPLE - Optional, ORANGE - D.O.T . Breakaway (Wire running from Breakaway Switch thru Junction Box to D.O.T. Bat tery) 12 VOL T ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4, 6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS Common Ground T ail, Running, License & Aux. Lts. Left - Stop &[...]

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    No. 1 - Common Ground No. 2 - Electric Brake No. 3 - T ail, Running & License Lts. No. 4 - Battery Charge No. 5 - Left Stop & T urn No. 6 - Right Stop & Tu rn No. 7 - Auxiliary 12 V OL T ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4-6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS 12 VO L T WIRING SYSTEM: All 12V Electrical Power is supplied from the tow vehicle to your trailer [...]

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    22 PLUMBING Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WINTERIZING PLUMBING: After draining the system, close all of the drain valves, except the one that drains the water heater . (See 1 ) Leave that one open. We have added five shut off valves to our water piping to accommodate RV Non-T o xic antifreeze. T wo of the valves are located on the suction s i d e o [...]

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    23 MISC. INFORMA TION PROPER TRAILER LIFTING PROCESS: Make sure that the trailer is properly blocked or the brakes are applied to prevent the trailer from moving while the trailer is being jacked up. A T orflex ® Ax le should have the lifting jack of proper capacity placed under the axle mounting bracket when lifting the trailer . A Sprung Axle sh[...]

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    24 Wells Cargo Owner’ s Manual MISC. INFORMA TION E-TRACK: The following warnings have been provided by the E-T rack manufacturer to assure proper and safe usage. Webbing straps must be protected when used on rough or sharp objects. Straps that are cut, worn or damaged shall not be used and shall be replaced immediately . All strap assemblies sha[...]

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    FOR THE NEAREST MANUFACTURING F ACI LITY, SERVICING DEALER OR QUESTIONS CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-348-7553 Web Site: www .wellscargo.com 6 PLANTS WITH SERVI CE F ACILITIES AND A NATIONWIDE SERVICIN G D EAL ER NET WORK ELKHAR T , INDIANA Corporate Offices WA YCROSS, GEORGIA WACO, TEXAS OGDEN, UT A H PHOENIX, ARIZONA Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual CARBONDA[...]

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    WELLS CARGO, INC. WELLS CARGO (Corporate Offices) (South), INC. 1503 W . McNaughton St. 2250 Industrial Blvd. PO Box 728 PO Box 1318 Elkhart, IN 46515-0728 Waycross, GA 31502-1318 Phone: (574) 264-9661 Phone: (912) 285-8132 FAX: (574) 264-5938 FAX: (912) 287-0018 WELLS CARGO, INC. WELLS INDUSTRIES, INC. ( T exas Div . ) ( Subsidiary) 600 T exas Cen[...]