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 Brakes and Lights..................................................................................................................................................6 2.4 Clearance ..............................................................................................................................................................6 2.5 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................7 2.6 Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer...................................................................................................................7 2.7 Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer.................................................................................................................7 2.8 Reporting Safety Defects......................................................................................................................................8 3. Coupling Truck To Trailer ..................................................................................................................................9 3.1 Providing an Adequate Truck................................................................................................................................9 3.2 Trailer Information.................................................................................................................................................9 3.3 Before Attempting To Couple Truck To Trailer...................................................................................................10 3.4 Couple Truck to Trailer........................................................................................................................................10 3.5 Pretrip Inspection................................................................................................................................................13 4. Towing Trailer....................................................................................................................................................14 4.1 Lift Axle(s) ...........................................................................................................................................................14 4.2 Wheels and Tires................................................................................................................................................15 4.3 Alignment ............................................................................................................................................................15 5. Loading The Trailer...........................................................................................................................................16 5.1 Load Trailer.........................................................................................................................................................16 6. Uncouple Truck.................................................................................................................................................17 6.1 Uncouple Truck from Trailer................................................................................................................................17 7. Accessories And Options ................................................................................................................................19 7.1 Tie Downs ...........................................................................................................................................................19 7.1.1 Chain Tie Downs........................................................................................................................................19 7.1.2 Winches ......................................................................................................................................................19 7.1.3 Sliding Tie Down Bracket...........................................................................................................................19 7.2 Coil Well..............................................................................................................................................................20 8. Inspections And Lubrication............................................................................................................................21 8.1 Every Day............................................................................................................................................................21 8.1.1 Inspect Trailer Deck, Chassis And Fasteners............................................................................................21 8.2 Every Week.........................................................................................................................................................22 8.2.1 Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................22 8.2.2 Trailer Suspension......................................................................................................................................22 8.2.3 Drain Trailer Air Tanks................................................................................................................................22 8.2.4 Inspect, Measure And Adjust Brakes.........................................................................................................23 8.3 Every Six Months................................................................................................................................................24 8.3.1 Air In-Line Filter..........................................................................................................................................24 8.3.2 Glad Hand Seals and Screens...................................................................................................................25 9. Maintenance And Service.................................................................................................................................26 9.1 Tires.....................................................................................................................................................................26 9.2 Wheels ................................................................................................................................................................26 9.2.1 Spoke Wheels.............................................................................................................................................27 9.2.2 Disk Wheels................................................................................................................................................27 9.2.3 Wheel Ends................................................................................................................................................28
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