Landoll 325C, Operator'S Manual

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3-5 TRACTOR AND SEMITRAILER CHECK-OUT
WARNING
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SET AND
C H E C K P A R K I N G B R A K E , A N D
CHOCK WHEELS WHEN PARKING
AND DURING STORAGE, COULD AL-
L O W
M O V E M E N T O F T H E
TRUCK/SEMITRAILER RIG RESULT-
ING IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY,
DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
IN ITS PATH.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE SEMI-
T R A I L E R F U L L Y O N T H E L O A D
BLOCKS DURING TRANSPORT, MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LOAD,
THE SEMITRAILER, AND POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO INDI-
VIDUALS NEAR THE SEMITRAILER.
3-5.1 Activate the hydraulic power source.
3-5.2 Be sure the GOOSENECK LIFTARM
(See Section 3-9) is in the "UP" position.
3-5.3
Using the TRAILER LIFT lever (See
Section 3-12) , lift the trailer up until the load
blocks can be lowered into position (See
Figure 3-1) .
3-5.4 Using the LOAD BLOCK TRIP LEVER
(See Section 3-10 ), lower the load blocks to
the transport position.
3-5.5 Activate the TRAILER LIFT lever (See
Section 3-12) “DOWN” until the semitrailer
rests completely on the load blocks (See
Figure 3-1) .
3-5.6 Check the operation of all lights and sig-
nals on the semitrailer for proper response to
switch positions (stop, right turn, left turn,
and clearance). Check operation of remote
function if present.
3-5.7 Check tire inflation, adjust as needed to
the pressure listed on the semitrailer VIN
plate, located on the front of the semitrailer.
3-5.8 Check tractor/semitrailer for air leaks. If
air leakage is found, repair the defect before
transporting.
3-5.9 Check the oil in each hub for proper
level and freedom from contamination. If
hubs are contaminated with water, dirt or
some other foreign material, clean before
transporting.
3-5.10 Check tractor air pressure. Pressure
must not fall below 90 psi, even after activat-
ing brakes a couple of times. Set parking
brake and carefully remove all wheel chocks.
Set emergency brake and try pulling forward.
The semitrailer wheels must not rotate. If
semitrailer brakes do not apply,
DO NOT
transport until defect, or defects, are re-
paired.
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