1. Introduction And Warranty.................................................................................................................................2 1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................2 1.2 Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................2 2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................................3 2.1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Towing Hazards................................................................................................................................................3 2.2.1 Driving Too Fast...........................................................................................................................................3 2.2.2 Trailer Not Properly Coupled To Truck.........................................................................................................4 2.2.3 Overloading ..................................................................................................................................................4 2.2.4 Improper Load Distribution...........................................................................................................................4 2.2.5 Inappropriate Cargo......................................................................................................................................4 2.2.6 Lift Axles.......................................................................................................................................................5 2.3 Loading And Unloading....................................................................................................................................5 2.3.1 Tank Pressure..............................................................................................................................................5 2.3.2 Manhole Covers............................................................................................................................................5 2.3.3 Handrails.......................................................................................................................................................5 2.3.4 Wear Personal Protective Equipment ..........................................................................................................6 2.3.5 Properly Couple Hoses.................................................................................................................................6 2.4 Brakes and Lights.............................................................................................................................................6 2.5 Clearance .........................................................................................................................................................6 2.6 Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................6 2.7 Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer..............................................................................................................7 2.8 Safety Warning Labels On Your Trailer ...........................................................................................................7 2.9 Reporting Safety Defects...............................................................................................................................10 3. Coupling Truck To Trailer.................................................................................................................................11 3.1 Providing An Adequate Truck.........................................................................................................................11 3.2 Trailer Information..........................................................................................................................................11 3.3 Kingpin Setting...............................................................................................................................................12 3.4 Before Attempting To Couple Truck To Trailer..............................................................................................13 3.5 Couple Truck To Trailer..................................................................................................................................14 3.6 Pretrip Inspection............................................................................................................................................16 4. Towing Trailer....................................................................................................................................................18 4.1 Lift Axle(s).......................................................................................................................................................18 4.2 Wheels And Tires...........................................................................................................................................19 4.3 Alignment........................................................................................................................................................19 5. Loading And Unloading The Trailer................................................................................................................20 5.1 Load Trailer....................................................................................................................................................20 5.1.1 Loading Through Manholes........................................................................................................................20 5.1.2 Vacuum Loading.........................................................................................................................................23 5.2 Unload Trailer.................................................................................................................................................25 6. Uncouple Truck .................................................................................................................................................30 6.1 Uncouple Truck From Trailer..........................................................................................................................30 7. Inspections And Lubrication............................................................................................................................32 7.1 Every Day.......................................................................................................................................................32 7.1.1 Inspect Trailer Body, Chassis And Fasteners............................................................................................32 7.1.2 Discharge Air Filter.....................................................................................................................................33 7.2 Every Week....................................................................................................................................................33 7.2.1 Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................33 7.2.2 Trailer Suspension......................................................................................................................................33 7.2.3 Drain Trailer Air Tanks................................................................................................................................34 7.2.4 Inspect, Measure And Adjust Brakes.........................................................................................................34 7.3 Every Six Months............................................................................................................................................35 7.3.1 Air In-Line Filter (If Equipped).....................................................................................................................35 7.3.2 Glad Hand Seals And Screens...................................................................................................................36 8. Maintenance And Service.................................................................................................................................37 8.1 Tires................................................................................................................................................................37 8.2 Wheels............................................................................................................................................................37 8.2.1 Spoke Wheels.............................................................................................................................................38 8.2.2 Disk Wheels................................................................................................................................................38 8.2.3 Wheel Ends ................................................................................................................................................39 8.3 Discharge Air Filter.........................................................................................................................................40 8.4 Hoppers ..........................................................................................................................................................41
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