Merritt GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHEEL and TIRES
Wheels .................................................. 8-1
Torque Requirements. ........................... 8-1
Tire safety ............................................ 8-2
FORWARD
Introduction. ......................................... 1-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Normal trailer Operation ...................... 2-1
Loading and unloading if livestock . . . 2-1
Modification of Trailer ......................... 2-1
LOAD LIMITS
LOAD LIMITS ..................................... 9-1
SAFETY
Over the road safety handling. .............. 3-1
Wheel torque ........................................ 3-2
SAFETY
Safety .................................................. 10-1
Safety .................................................. 10-2
BEFORE TRIP INSPECTION
Safety Chains. ....................................... 4-1
Coupler Attachment. ............................. 4-1
Brake and Electrical controls................ 4-2
Brake Controls. ..................................... 4-2
Side Structure. ...................................... 4-2
Gates. .................................................... 4-3
Tires. ..................................................... 4-3
Wheel & Rims ...................................... 4-3
Door Locks. .......................................... 4-3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Basic Wiring Diagram ........................ 11-1
Breakaway Battery Charger ............... 11-2
12 Volt Sealed Lead-Acid Battery . . . 11-3
Electrical Connector Wiring Diagram
..... 11-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical Troubleshooting. ................ 12-1
Electrical Braking Troubleshooting. . 12-2
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Operation of Brakes. ............................. 5-1
Operation of Coupler ............................ 5-1
Operation of Gates. ............................... 5-2
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Reporting Safety Defects. ................... 13-1
Warranty Certificate. .......................... 13-2
Warranty Schedule. ............................ 13-3
Warranty Certificate. .......................... 13-4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Floor ..................................................... 6-1
Gate and Ramp Hinges. ........................ 6-1
Wheel Bearings .................................... 6-1
Grease Seals. ......................................... 6-2
General Maintenance ............................ 6-2
BRAKES
Brakes. .................................................. 7-1
Brake Adjustment ................................. 7-2