Landoll 317B, Operator'S Manual

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3-6.1 Make a moving test of the semitrailer
brakes at low, and medium speeds before
traveling at highway speed.
a. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) warning
lamp mounted at left rear side of the semi-
trailer should come on when power is sup-
plied to the ABS by turning the tractor
keyswitch on. The warning lamp should go off
once the semitrailer exceeds 4 mph. If the
warning lamp does not go off, a fault exists in
the semitrailer ABS. Once the vehicle speed
exceeds 4 mph, the light should remain off
unless a fault occurs or the keyswitch is
turned off, then on again.
CAUTION
IF A FAULT EXISTS IN THE SEMI-
TRAILER ABS, NORMAL BRAKING
WILL OCCUR, BUT WHEELS MAY
LOCK. SERVICE THE ABS AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE.
3-6.2 Monitor the air pressure gauge on the
dash of the towing vehicle. Pressure should
not fall below 80 psi at any time.
3-6.3 The semitrailer wheels track to the in-
side of the towing vehicle during turns. Thus,
turning corners requires a wide swing to pre-
vent “curb hopping”, and to allow the semi-
trailer wheels to clear any obstacle on the in-
side of the corner.
3-6.4 To stop, use a gradual and smooth ap-
plication of brakes. If grabbing occurs, apply
less pressure - grabbing brakes are not effi-
cient.
3-6.5 Backing should be done with care. Tail
overhang, semitrailer length, and allowable
space must be taken into consideration when
backing the semitrailer.
3-7 PARKING THE TRAILER
3-7.1 Position truck/semitrailer rig on a level,
solid surface.
3-7.2 Set the PARKING BRAKE , not the
semitrailer hand brake , and check for proper
brake holding.
3-7.3 Chock wheels of semitrailer.
3-7.4 Check for any air leaks in lines, relay
valve, brake pods, or any other air system
component.
WARNING
WHEN LEAVING THE SEMITRAILER
UNATTENDED, POSITION ALL HY-
DRAULIC CONTROLS TO THE NEU-
TRAL OR “OFF” POSITION AND SHUT
OFF THE HYDRAULIC ENGINE POWER
SUPPLY, OR DISCONNECT THE TRAC-
TOR HYDRAULIC HOOK-UP.
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