Operator Manual Owner manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121224 – Triple-L-Trailer – 1-3
TRAILER TIRES WILL BE INFLATED TO HIGHER PRESSURES
THAN PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES. UNDER-INFLATED FRONT
TIRES ON THE TOWING VEHICLE COULD CAUSE STEERING
PROBLEMS. LOW PRESSURE IN THE REAR TIRES OF THE TOW-
ING VEHICLE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SWAY.
Trailer wheels and lug nuts are subjected to significant
side loads during tow. Before each tow, visually inspect
the lug nuts for loosening. Lug nuts must be tightened to
the proper torque in accordance with section 4 of this
manual.
Overload
The total weight of the load you put in or on the trailer, plus
the empty weight of the trailer itself, must not exceed the
trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). If you do
not know the empty weight of the trailer, you must mea-
sure it at a scale.
Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than
understanding the load limits of the tires alone. On all trail-
ers there is a VIN (Vehicle Identification No.) label and Tire
Information Label that is located on the forward half of the
left (road) side of the unit. VIN Label indicates the trailer’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is the most
weight the fully loaded trailer can weigh. It will also pro-
vide the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This is the
most a particular axle can support. If there are multiple
axles, the GAWR of each axle will be provided.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
• Locate the statement, “The weight of cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.,” on your vehicle’s
placard.
• This figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
• Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity.
NOTE: Refer to production options and accessory weight
Table 2-2 for weights of various trailer options.
DO NOT LOAD A TRAILER SO THAT THE WEIGHT EXCEEDS THE
TRAILER GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OR GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR).
The Tire Information Label provides tire and loading infor-
mation and a statement regarding maximum cargo capac-
ity. Inspect this label.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 1-1. for Tire Information Label and
VIN Label location.
Excessive loads and/or under-inflation cause tire over-
loading and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This
situation can generate an excessive amount of heat and
lead to tire failure. It is the air pressure that enables a tire
to support the load, so proper inflation is critical. The
proper air pressure may be found on the VIN label and/or
on the Tire Information Label. This value should never
exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure stamped on
the tire.
MODEL
RIMS
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
TIRES
PNBV/GVWR (kg/lb)
DATE
INFL C
(KPa/psi)
PNBE/GAWR (ea.axle)(kg/lb)
Mfd. By: JLG Industries, Inc - McConnellsburg, PA--USA Phone 877-JLG-LIFT
SERIAL NO.
V.I.N. No.
VEHICLE
TYPE: TRAILER/REMORQUE
18617D
VIN Label
FD-322
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
Tire Information Label