Pre-towing and Work Site Inspections
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Ver-Mac 2019
PRO Series PCMS Operations, Safety & Maintenance V2
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2.1.1 Walk-Around Checklist
DANGER
Never
crawl under a trailer supported by the jacks alone.
Walk-Around Checklist
1. Inspect visually for
obvious physical damage
flat tires
leaking fluids (under trailer axle, under mast)
broken or cracked reflectors
cracks in structure welding
2. Test and check
functioning of stop (brake) lights
functioning of flashers left
functioning of flashers right
functioning of tail lights
functioning of all marker lights
3.
Verify
batteries fully charged (12.6V)
signboard & solar panels in cradles
sign hand brake & solar panel brake locked
if there is an adjustable hitch and there were changes to it,
make sure that all bolts are tightened at 203 N.m (150 ft lbf).
Replace worn bolts.
4.
If trailer is attached to towing vehicle, verify
coupler attached correctly (snug on ball)
coupler locked to hitch & safety pin inserted
safety chains-crossed & hooked from underside
breakaway chain attached to both safety switch & tow vehicle
all jacks retracted & in horizontal position, all legs retracted
and locked.
trailer wiring connected to tow vehicle
5.
Before taking the unit on the road, field test
brakes
surge brake system operation
WARNING
Failure to maintain hydraulic fluid in surge brake actuator at an
adequate level can lead to brake failure.
Summary of Contents for PCMS-1500
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