ODB DCL800TM, Owner'S Manual

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ODB Company
DCL800TM
4.4 Preventative Maintenance, continued;
Preventative Maintenance, continued;
Trailer Brakes (if equipped): Most of the newer ODB leaf vacuums
have electric brakes on the axle(s). It is critical that these brakes work
properly. The trailer's brakes should be checked daily, before leaving
the equipment yard, for proper operation. The trailer brakes are de-
signed to work in synchronization with your tow vehicles brakes. Never
use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone to stop the combined load.
The synchronization between the tow vehicle and the leaf vacuum is ac-
complished through the brake controller and needs to be set correctly.
Please read the brake controllers manual and the axle owner's manual
for these procedures.
The brakes should be adjusted after the first 200 miles of operation
when the brake shoes and drums have "seated" and at 3,000 mile inter-
vals, or as use and performance requires. The adjustment procedures
are beyond the scope of this manual, please see the axle owners/ser-
vice manual for specific instructions.
The trailer brakes should be inspected and serviced at yearly intervals
or more often as use and performance requires. Magnets and shoes
must be changed when they become worn or scored thereby preventing
adequate vehicle braking. Again, see the axle owner's/service manual
for specific procedures.
FUEL TANK: Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of the work shift leaving
a gap of at the top of the tank for expansion of fuel. A full fuel tank will
reduce the possibility of condensation forming in the tank and moisture
entering the fuel lines. Check the fuel lines daily for cracks, holes or
tightness.
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DO NOT tow the leaf vacuum with damaged or non-operating brakes.
Check the brakes daily for proper operation.