Landoll LT10A Series, Руководство оператора

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-3
Towing the Trailer
1. Driving the towing vehicle with the trailer coupled
behind requires constant attention to the overall
length of the combination. Turning, 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 turning tight curves, the trailer must not be
allowed to push the towing vehicle, or jackknifing the
trailer with the towing vehicle may result. Application
of the trailer brakes to keep the trailer in tow will help
prevent this pushing. Braking should begin before
descending a hill or attempting a curve, to assure
control.
2. Make a moving test of the trailer brakes at low, and
medium speeds before traveling at highway speed.
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.
4. To stop, use a gradual and smooth application of
brakes. If grabbing occurs, apply less pressure.
Grabbing brakes are not efficient.
5. During any extended stop period, use wheel chocks
to secure the vehicle from moving.
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DANGER
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
expected to hold the trailer without pressure on the
hitch to activate the actuator.
7. The load on the trailer should be positioned 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 LT10A series shall be 30%. The
maximum of the total weight on the hitch of the
LT12A and LT14A series shall be 25%.
Parking the Trailer
1. Position truck/trailer on a level, solid surface.
2. Chock wheels of trailer.
IMPORTANT
Electric brake and surge brake trailers do not have a
parking brake.
Uncoupling Towing Vehicle
From Trailer
1. Park the trailer according to instructions in “Parking
the Trailer” on page 3-3.
2. Lower the landing gear to the ground using the
manual crank on the trailer.
3. With electric brake trailers, disconnect the brake
breakaway cable. Disconnect the electrical cable and
store so end is not on the ground.
4. With surge brake trailers, disconnect the breakaway
chain. Disconnect the electrical cable and store so
end is not on the ground.
5. Disconnect safety chains from the towing vehicle.
6. Verify that all service lines are disconnected and
trailer wheels are chocked.
7. Unlock hitch and raise trailer hitch by cranking
landing gear down until the hitch is in a position to be
disconnected.
8. Pull towing vehicle away from the trailer.
Always check behind and under the truck and
trailer for persons or objects before moving.
Failure to check can lead to serious, or damage to
property.