Landoll 336C, Operator'S Manual

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4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
This section contains instructions necessary for
proper maintenance of the semitrailer. The Model
336C car carrier semitrailer is designed for years
of service with minimal maintenance. However,
proper maintenance is important for durability and
safe operation and is an owner/user responsibility.
DANGER
OPERATING THE TRACTOR OR SEMI-
TRAILER WITH DEFECTIVE, BROKEN
OR MISSING PARTS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; DAM-
AGE TO THE TRACTOR/TRAILER, ITS
CARGO, OR PROPERTY IN ITS PATH.
4-1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Semitrailer maintenance includes periodic in-
spection and lubrication. Table 4-2, Maintenance
Schedule , lists the recommended maintenance
and lubrication tasks by time interval and by accu-
mulated mileage (use whichever occurs first).
4-1.1 Inspection
a. Inspect the tractor, the semitrailer, and
semitrailer parts periodically for damage or
signs of pending failure. Damaged or broken
parts must be repaired or replaced at once.
Determine the cause of any binding or hy-
draulic leakage at once. Correct the problem
before using the tractor or semitrailer.
b. Use the Troubleshooting Guide to check for
“SYMPTOMS” and “PROBLEMS” of any
semitrailer system not functioning correctly, or
where wear, distortion, or breakage are
found. Administer “REMEDY” according to the
right-hand column of the Troubleshooting
Guide.
4-1.2 Lubrication
Figure 4-1 and Table 4-1 details lubrication
points and intervals, method of application, and lu-
bricant required, and illustrates the location of each
part to be lubricated. During inspections of the
semitrailer, if lubricants are found to be fouled with
dirt or sand, those parts should be cleaned with
paint thinner, dried, and relubricated immediately.
Dirt in a lubricant forms an abrasive compound that
will wear parts rapidly.
WARNING
PAINT THINNER AND OTHER SOL-
VENTS ARE FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC
TO EYES, SKIN, AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CON-
TACT. GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION
IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE. KEEP
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE ITEMS.
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