SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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– Triple-L-Trailer –
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Standard mirrors usually do not provide adequate visibility
for viewing traffic to the sides and rear of towed trailer. You
must provide mirrors that allow you to safely observe
approaching traffic.
Modifying the Trailer
Essential safety items can be damaged by altering your
trailer. Even simply driving a nail or screw to hang some-
thing can damage an electrical circuit, hydraulic line or
other feature of the trailer.
Before making any alteration to your trailer, contact your
dealer or JLG at 1-877-JLG-SAFE (554-7233) between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 4:45 PM Eastern Standard time and
describe the alteration you are contemplating. Alteration
of the trailer structure or modification of mechanical, elec-
trical, hydraulic or other systems on your trailer must be
approved by JLG and performed only by qualified techni-
cians who are familiar with the system as installed on your
trailer.
Inadequate Tow Vehicle or Towing Hitch
It is essential for the tow vehicle and towing hitch to have a
rated towing capacity equal or greater than the trailer
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Vehicle manufactur-
ers will provide you with the maximum capacities of their
various models. The hitch ball size must be the same as
the coupler size. The height of the hitch ball must equal
that of the trailer coupler. If the hitch ball is too small, too
large, is underrated, is loose or is worn, the trailer could
come loose from the tow vehicle, and could cause death
or serious injury.
BE SURE THE HITCH LOAD RATING IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN THE LOAD RATING OF THE COUPLER. BE SURE THE
HITCH SIZE MATCHES THE COUPLER SIZE. OBSERVE THE
HITCH FOR WEAR, CORROSION AND CRACKS BEFORE COU-
PLING. REPLACE WORN, CORRODED OR CRACKED HITCH COM-
PONENTS BEFORE COUPLING THE TRAILER TO THE TOW
VEHICLE. BE SURE THE HITCH COMPONENTS ARE TIGHT
BEFORE COUPLING THE TRAILER TO THE TOW VEHICLE.
Not Properly Maintaining the Trailer
Structure
Proper maintenance is essential for all trailer structural
components to operate properly. Structural components
can consist of the trailer deck assembly, deck latching
mechanism, suspension, and axle components. To ensure
safe and proper operation of the trailer, make sure that the
proper maintenance and inspections are performed.
1.4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying JLG Indus-
tries, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or JLG
Industries, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator
NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E.
Washington, DC 20590
Further information about motor vehicle safety can also be
obtained from http://www.safercar.gov or from the JLG
PS&R Hotline at 1-877-JLG-SAFE (554-7233) between the
hours of 8:00 AM and 4:45 PM Eastern Standard time.
1.5 SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON YOUR
TRAILER
All decals and safety warning labels are placed on the
trailer for a reason. Read, understand, and follow the
directions of all the decals. Should the decals become
worn or defaced, replace them immediately. Use the
appropriate part number and order from your local dealer
or direct from the trailer manufacturer.
ALL OF THE LABELS MUST BE ON THE TRAILER AND MUST BE
LEGIBLE. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE LABELS. (SEE
FIGURE 1-2., DECAL LOCATION).
