Landoll LT08 Series, Руководство оператора

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3-5 TOWING THE TRAILER
3-5.1 Driving the towing vehicle with the trailer
coupled behind requires constant attention to
the overall length of the combination. Turn-
ing, passing, acceleration, braking, stopping,
and back-up require special attention to the
“hinged-in-the-middle” configuration of the
trailer. When executing steep grades or turn-
ing tight curves, the trailer must not be al-
lowed to push the towing vehicle, or jackknif-
ing the trailer with the towing vehicle may re-
sult. Application of the trailer brakes to keep
the trailer in tow will help prevent this push-
ing. Braking should begin before descending a
hill or attempting a curve, to assure control.
3-5.2 Make a moving test of the trailer brakes
at low, and medium speeds before traveling
at highway speed.
3-5.3 The trailer wheels track to the inside of
the towing vehicle during turns. Thus, turning
corners requires a wide swing to prevent
“curb hopping”, and to allow the trailer
wheels to clear any obstacle on the inside of
the corner.
3-5.4 To stop, use a gradual and smooth ap-
plication of brakes. If grabbing occurs, apply
less pressure. Grabbing brakes are not effi-
cient.
3-5.5 During any extended stop period, use
wheel chocks to secure the vehicle from
moving.
DANGER
ALWAYS CHECK BEHIND AND UNDER
THE TRUCK AND TRAILER FOR PER-
SONS OR OBJECTS BEFORE MOVING.
FAILURE TO CHECK CAN LEAD TO SE-
RIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
TO OTHERS, OR DAMAGE TO PROP-
ERTY.
3-5.6 Backing should be done with care. Tail
overhang, trailer length, and allowable space
must be taken into consideration. For trailers
with surge brakes, backing up a steep incline
or backing up fast can cause the actuator to
apply the brakes. The brakes cannot be ex-
pected to hold the trailer without pressure on
the hitch to activate the actuator.
3-5.7 The load on the trailer should be posi-
tioned so a minimum of 8% of the total
weight is on all the LT series trailers. The
maximum of the total weight on the hitch for
the LT8 and LT10 series shall be 30%. The
maximum of the total weight on the hitch of
the LT12 and LT14 series shall be 25%.
3-6 PARKING THE TRAILER
3-6.1 Position truck/trailer on a level, solid
surface.
IMPORTANT
ELECTRIC BRAKE AND SURGE BRAKE TRAIL-
ERS DO NOT HAVE A PARKING BRAKE.
3-6.2
Chock wheels of trailer.
3-4