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C-30HDNI PUMP — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
This section is intended to provide the user with trailer
service and maintenance information. Remember periodic
inspection of the trailer will ensure safe towing of the
equipment and will prevent damage to the equipment and
personal injury.
It is the purpose of this section to cover the major
maintenance components of the trailer. The following trailer
components will be discussed in this section:
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Tires
■
Lug Nut Torquing
■
Suspension
■
Electrical
The following list defines the major trailer components:
1.
Fuel Cell
– Provides an adequate amount of fuel for the
equipment in use. Fuel cells must be empty when
transporting equipment.
2.
Frame Length
– This measurement is from the ball hitch
to the rear bumper (reflector).
3.
Frame Width – This measurement is from fender to
fender.
4.
Jack Stand – Trailer support device with maximum
pound requirement from the tongue of the trailer.
5.
Coupler – Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing.
This unit employes a 2" ball.
6.
Tires Size – Indicates the diameter of the tire in inches
(10, 12, 13, 14, etc. ), and the width in millimeters (175,
185, 205 etc.). The tire diameter must match the
diameter of the tire rim. This unit employes 7.35" X 14"
tires.
7.
Tires Ply – The tire ply (layers) number is rated in
letters; 2-ply, 4-ply, 6-ply, 8-ply, 10-ply etc. This unit
employes 4-ply tires.
8.
Wheel Hub – The wheel hub is connected to the trailer's
axle.
9.
Tire Rim – Tires are mounted on a tire rim. The tire rim
must match the size of the tire.
10.
Lug Nuts – Used to secure the wheel to the wheel hub.
Always use a torque wrench to tighten down the lug
nuts. See Table 5 and Figure 24 for lug nut tightening and
sequence. This unit employes 5 lug nuts to secure the
wheel to the hub.
11.
Axle – This trailer employes a torsion bar type suspen-
sion, which can support 3,500 lbs.
12.
Electrical – Electrical connectors (looms) are provided
with the trailer so that brake lights and turn signal lights
can be connected to the towing vehicle. See Figure 36
for proper wiring connections.
Trailer Safety Precautions
ALWAYS make sure that the trailer is in
good operating condition. Check the tires
for proper inflation and wear. Also check
the wheel lug nuts for proper tightness.
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