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operator’s manual

for van and platform trailers

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Summary of Contents for 42101203

Page 1: ...erator s manual warning This manual contains important safety information Read manual carefully Keep manual with trailer at all times drive away with more operator s manual for van and platform traile...

Page 2: ...Trip Inspection 19 24 Electrical System 25 Wiring Diagram 26 Fifth Wheel and Kingpin Engagement 27 Suspension Slider 27 30 Qwik Release 29 Brakes and Air Systems 31 32 Tires 32 Tire Loads 33 Spare Tir...

Page 3: ...Department immediately for the answers This manual should be kept with the trailer at all times and should remain with the trailer when it is sold Replacement manuals Part No 42101203 can be purchased...

Page 4: ...he Air Supply knob or move the tractor protection control valve from Normal to Emergency 3 coupling and uncoupling Knowing how to couple and uncouple correctly is basic to the safe operation of combin...

Page 5: ...ll applied Step 12 Secure Tractor Trailer Put transmission in neutral Put parking brakes on Shut off engine and take key with you so someone else will not move the tractor trailer while you are under...

Page 6: ...designed for the purpose of ascent and descent of an adequate height to safely reach the bottommost step proper use of steps and handholds 8 7 An informative video Hooking Up Doubles showing the TMC...

Page 7: ...ccess To The Trailer Steps From The Tractor Use Access From The Ground method If the tractor is properly equipped with steps handholds and a deck plate and the tractor is coupled and locked to the tra...

Page 8: ...M SIDE TO SIDE TO KEEP LOAD CENTER OF GRAVITY OVER CENTER OF TRAILER 5 DO NOT OVERLOAD TRAILER SEE CERTIFICATION PLATE FOR GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING GVWR AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING GAWR 6 MAXIMUM...

Page 9: ...Continued FIGURE 3 WRONG WRONG RIGHT Use a skid of adequate length and construction to properly distribute weight front to rear RIGHT A Loading heavy concentrated loads not occupying full trailer flo...

Page 10: ...t to rear Crosswise weights should be equally distributed A heavy load should not be loaded on one side because this will over load springs and tires on that side Place load so that weight will be equ...

Page 11: ...the locking position 6 Pull the tractor forward until the pins engage the locking holes Make visual check to be sure both pins are clearly through the inner beams To Close the Trailer 1 Charge the bra...

Page 12: ...l department an operator should never take the condition of a tractor or trailer for granted For the operator s own best interest and because it is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety requirement it is imp...

Page 13: ...ake sure fifth wheel is locked 4 See if electrical connector is firmly seated and that cord is free from chafing 6 Make sure the landing gear is raised and the handle is securely stowed in the crank h...

Page 14: ...hoses and other brake components distorted or broken structural components and welds Report all defects to the proper persons before deciding to start your trip Back in cab 1 Depress dimmer switch obs...

Page 15: ...le is supported so that it cannot be pinched or entangled by the lower and upper couplers Keep the plug on the electrical cable and the receptacle on the trailer free of corrosion electrical system 25...

Page 16: ...ly tightened Before coupling the trailer to its tractor be certain that the tractor fifth wheel is properly lubricated and the fifth wheel jaws are open to receive the kingpin fifth wheel and kingpin...

Page 17: ...s should not be operated if any of these brackets are not in proper position 4 Check the pin cage assembly bolts for tightness after each year of service Re torque to 380 lb ft 30 LOCKING PIN SHOWN WI...

Page 18: ...ith the engine still off slowly open the draincocks in the trailer s air tanks and allow the pressure to drop gradually The parking brakes should apply Remember that serious air losses are extremely h...

Page 19: ...een changed or altered since the trailer was manufactured the GAWR may have changed tire loads 33 Tires and wheels are heavy Use caution when handling When you need to use or replace the spare tire mo...

Page 20: ...and to maintain them at that level through planned periodic checks Note When inner cap nuts are retightened be sure first to loosen outer cap nuts several turns then retighten them rims and wheels 35...

Page 21: ...A Before installing wheels generously coat pilot pads with a non water based lubricant and be sure that the drum is positioned on the raised step of the pilot pad One of the hub s pilot pads should be...

Page 22: ...e tires only to recommended air pressures Rim and wheel maintenance during tire changes Check all metal surfaces as in No 1 above A more thorough check may be made however after the tire has been demo...

Page 23: ...r springs internal rubber bumpers to allow your trailer to be moved to a shop for repairs To deflate or cut off the air pressure to the damaged air spring disconnect the height control valve actuating...

Page 24: ...ric switch The steps listed above will prevent the trailer from walking away from the dock during loading or unloading To accomplish this and to avoid damaging the trailer and suspension components th...

Page 25: ...anual release tool is provided on each actuator to allow release of the spring brake when sufficient air pressure is not available To manually release parking brake actuators 1 Always position wheel c...

Page 26: ...inspection and maintenance on the listed items a Be certain that all nuts and bolts are tight and secure b Check cables at attachment points and replace all frayed or otherwise damaged cable c Check c...

Page 27: ...ise Director Customer Service Great Dane Limited Partnership P O Box 67 Savannah GA 31402 0067 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death yo...

Page 28: ...51 52 DATE MILEAGE DESCRIPTION service record DATE MILEAGE DESCRIPTION service record...

Page 29: ...53 notes 54 notes...

Page 30: ...55 notes refer to the great dane maintenance manual before performing any repair service or procedure 56...

Page 31: ...642 DMD 0613 Great Dane and the oval are registered trademarks of Great Dane Limited Partnership www greatdanetrailers com drive away with more Part No 42101203...

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