1. Introduction And Warranty.......................................................................................................................................3 1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................3 2. Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................4 2.1 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................4 2.2 Towing Hazards............................................................................................................................................................4 2.2.1 Driving Too Fast..................................................................................................................................................4 2.2.2 Trailer Not Properly Coupled to truck.................................................................................................................5 2.2.3 Overloading .........................................................................................................................................................5 2.2.4 Improper Load Distribution.................................................................................................................................5 2.2.5 Shifting Cargo......................................................................................................................................................6 2.2.6 Inappropriate Cargo............................................................................................................................................6 2.3 Tip Over Hazards.........................................................................................................................................................6 2.4 Brakes and Lights.........................................................................................................................................................6 2.5 Clearance .....................................................................................................................................................................7 2.6 Hydraulics .....................................................................................................................................................................7 2.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................7 2.8 Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer.........................................................................................................................7 2.9 Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer.......................................................................................................................8 2.10 Reporting Safety Defects......................................................................................................................................10 3. Coupling Truck To Trailer.......................................................................................................................................11 3.1 Providing an Adequate Truck....................................................................................................................................11 3.2 Trailer Information......................................................................................................................................................11 3.3 Before Attempting To Couple Truck To Trailer.........................................................................................................12 3.4 Couple Truck to Trailer...............................................................................................................................................12 3.5 Couple Pup To Lead Trailer (If Equipped)................................................................................................................15 3.6 Pretrip Inspection.......................................................................................................................................................17 4. Towing Trailer...........................................................................................................................................................19 4.1 Lift Axle(s)...................................................................................................................................................................19 4.2 Wheels and Tires.......................................................................................................................................................20 4.3 Alignment ....................................................................................................................................................................20 5. Loading And Unloading The Trailer......................................................................................................................21 5.1 Load Trailer.................................................................................................................................................................21 5.2 Unload trailer..............................................................................................................................................................21 6. Uncouple Truck........................................................................................................................................................28 6.1 Uncouple Pup From Lead Trailer..............................................................................................................................28 6.2 Uncouple Truck from Trailer......................................................................................................................................29 7. Accessories And Options.......................................................................................................................................31 7.1 Ladder .........................................................................................................................................................................31 7.2 Removable Mud Flaps...............................................................................................................................................31 7.3 Floor Liner...................................................................................................................................................................32 8. Inspections And Lubrication..................................................................................................................................33 8.1 Raise And Support Dump Body.................................................................................................................................33 8.2 Every Day...................................................................................................................................................................34 8.2.1 Inspect Trailer Body, Chassis And Fasteners..................................................................................................34 8.3 Every Week................................................................................................................................................................35 8.3.1 Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................35 8.3.2 Check Hydraulic Cylinder Bleeder Screw........................................................................................................38 8.3.3 Trailer Suspension............................................................................................................................................38 8.3.4 Drain Trailer Air Tanks......................................................................................................................................38 8.3.5 Inspect, Measure And Adjust Brakes...............................................................................................................38 8.4 Every Six Months.......................................................................................................................................................39 8.4.1 Air In-Line Filter.................................................................................................................................................39 8.4.2 Glad Hand Seals and Screens.........................................................................................................................40 9. Maintenance And Service.......................................................................................................................................41 9.1 Hydraulic System.......................................................................................................................................................41 9.2 Tires ............................................................................................................................................................................41 9.3 Wheels ........................................................................................................................................................................42 9.3.1 Spoke Wheels...................................................................................................................................................42 9.3.2 Disk Wheels.......................................................................................................................................................43 9.3.3 Wheel Ends.......................................................................................................................................................43
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