Operator`s manual

OPERATION
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Step 13: Left Rear Trailer Wheels Area
Dual Wheels, One or Two Axles
앫 Check condition of wheels and rims. Especially look for cracks,
lockrings missing, bent or broken spacers, studs, clamps or lugs.
앫 Check condition of tires: properly inflated, no serious cuts,
bulges, tread wear or any signs of misalignment; valve stems not
touching wheels, rims or brake drums; valve caps in place and no
objects stuck between the wheels.
앫 Check that both tires are of same type, for example, not mixed
radial and bias type and that their circumferences are matched.
앫 Check wheel bearing and hub: no obvious leaking on outside or
inside wheel.
Suspension
앫 Condition of springs (leaf or air), spring hangers, shackles and
U-bolts.
앫 Axle alignment.
앫 Condition of torque rod arms.
앫 If equipped with sliding axles, check position and alignment. Look
for damaged, worn or missing parts, all locks present, fully in
place and locked.
앫 Flexible air tubing not cracked, cut, crimped or otherwise
damaged. It should be secured against tangling, dragging and
chafing.
Brakes
앫 Condition of brake drums. With brakes released, look for a
noticeable gap between lining and drum. (This check can not be
made if dust covers are in place.)
앫 Condition of brake hoses: check for any chafing.
앫 Check brake chamber mounting bolts and brackets.
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