Product Care

Product Care

Listed below are general care and maintenance instructions for any Hillsboro product. Always refer to your owner’s manual for instructions on proper use, care and maintenance.

    • Bearings should be serviced every year or 6,000 miles
    • Greasing of suspension and lift mechanisms is recommended weekly with daily use
    • Hydraulic hoses and connections should be checked before each use
    • Brakes should be checked for proper function before each use
    • Brakes should be adjusted every 3 months or 3,000 miles
    • Breakaway battery condition should be checked before each trip
    • Tire pressure should be checked daily or before each trip (check sidewall for pressure recommendations)
    • Unit should be washed regularly with soap and warm water
    • Painted units should be waxed annually
    • Lighting should be checked each time the unit is connected to a tow vehicle
    • Brakes should be inspected every year
    • Hydraulic power units should have fluid levels checked with each use
    • Door latches should be lubricated with a dry lubricant such as graphite monthly
    • Stock trailers should be promptly cleaned after each use
    • Lug nuts should be visually inspected with each use and torque should be checked every 3 months

 

For complete instructions on the care and maintenance of your Hillsboro product please refer to your owner’s manual. If you have misplaced your manual contact your dealer of purchase for replacement.