Wilson Trailer GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
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ORANGE
BROWN
YELLOW
GREEN
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
GREEN
YELLOW
BROWN
WHITE
RED
INTERIOR LIGHTS - BLUE WIRE
7 CONDUCTOR
CABLE
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GROUND FOR
INT. & EXT.
LIGHTS
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CONNECTS
TO BLACK
WIRE ON
BREAKAWAY
BATTERY
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
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(Rev. 4-19)
Over-The-Road Safe Handling
IMPORTANT: Like any other vehicles, semi-trailers can tip or slide out
of control if turns are negotiated at too high a speed or when making
violent maneuvers such as abrupt lane changes or other evasive
actions to avoid obsacles.
YOU AND YOUR SAFETY
1. You - the OPERATOR - have control of the most important factors
that affect vehicle stability. Trailers are important tools in our
transportation industry and, like any tool, are safe in the hands of a
properly qualified operator.
2. The fifth wheel should be securely mounted to the tractor frame.
3. The driver should be familiar with the characteristics of the
particular trailer and the load being transported.
4. The driver should be familiar with the nature of the roads and
traffic which may be encountered during the trip.
5. Stability: Within the relatively narrow confines of road laws
limiting vehicle size and weight, together with the characteristics
of available tires, suspensions, and other components, there is
little that a manufacturer can do to affect the inherent stability of
a trailer other than keeping the loading decks as low as feasible,
considering the requirements for loading space and adequate tire
clearance. This means that the major factors affecting operational
stability are the knowledge and skill of the driver.
The predominant causes of the rollover accidents are:
• Excessive speed.
• Violent swerving or turning.
• Application of brakes or tractor power while turning.
• Entering curves at too high a speed may be caused by one of the
following factors: