MQ600TD80 TRASH PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (11/13/09) — PAGE 27
MQ600TD80 — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Trailer Safety Precautions
This section is intended to provide the user with trailer
service and maintenance information. The service and
maintenance guidelines referenced in this section apply only
to the trailer used with the MQ600TD and is intended for no
other trailer. 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:
■
Brakes
■
Tires
■
Lug Nut Torquing
■
Suspension
■
Electrical
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Brake Troubleshooting Tables
Terms To Know
1.
Braking System
–
System employed in stopping the
trailer. Typical braking systems used on this trailer is
hydraulic.
2.
GVWR
–
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (
GVWR
), is the
maximum number of pounds the trailer can carry, includ-
ing the fuel tank (empty). The GVWR of this trailer is
3,060 lbs. (1,388 Kg.).
3.
Coupler –
Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing.
Use either a 2-5/16 inch ball hitch or pintle ball hitch.
4.
Tires Size –
This trailer uses 14 inch tires. The tire
diameter must match the diameter of the tire rim.
5.
Tires Ply –
The tire ply (layers) number is rated in letters;
This trailer uses 4-ply tires.
6.
Wheel Hub –
The wheel hub is connected to the trailer's
axle.
ALWAYS
make sure that the wheel is securely
attached to the hub. See Table 7 and Figure 12 for lug nut
tightening and sequence.
7.
Tire Rim –
Tires are mounted on a rim. The rim must
match the size of the tire.
ALWAYS
use tires of proper
size and rated capacity.
8.
Lug Nuts –
Used to secure the wheel to the wheel hub.
Always use a torque wrench to tighten down the lug nuts.
See Table 7 and Figure 21 for lug nut tightening and
sequence.
9.
Axle –
Indicates the maximum weight the axle can
support in pounds This trailer can support a maximum
weight of 3,500 lbs. (1,588 Kg.).
10.
Suspension –
Protects the trailer chassis from shocks
transmitted through the wheels. This trailer uses an
torsion bar
type suspension
11.
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 13
for proper wiring connections.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
Reference Figure 10 for proper towing safety guidelines.
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