Multiquip Trailers - Manual (Page 5)

trailer • owner's manual — rev. #4 (11/08/13) — page 5
table of contents
accessories ......................................................... 31
Diesel And Gasoline Fueled Generators ............ 31
Vending And Accessory Doors ........................... 31
maintenance .................................................... 32-47
Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension And Structure .... 34
Trailer Structure ............................................... 34
Welds ............................................................... 34
Fasteners ......................................................... 34
Suspension ...................................................... 35
Trailer Brakes ...................................................... 36
Manually Adjusting The Brakes .......................... 36
Hydraulic Brakes ................................................ 36
Air-Over-Hydraulic Brake System ...................... 36
Electric Brakes .................................................... 37
Electrical-Operated Hydraulic ............................. 37
Breakaway Brake ................................................ 37
Breakaway Battery .......................................... 37
Breakaway Switch ........................................... 37
Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes ............... 37
Actuator Maintenance......................................... 39
Hydraulic Actuator ........................................... 39
Electric Brake Adapter ..................................... 39
Adjustable Channel ......................................... 39
Ball Hitch Coupler ............................................... 40
Pintle Coupler And Pintle Hook .......................... 40
Gooseneck ......................................................... 40
Fifth Wheel Kingpin ............................................ 40
Tire Safety .......................................................... 41
Unsafe Tires, Lug Nuts Or Wheels .................. 41
Determining Load Limit Of Trailer .................... 41
Determining Load Limit Of Tow Vehicle ........... 42
Tire Fundamentals.............................................. 43
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards .......... 44
Tire Safety Tips ................................................ 44
Tire Repair ....................................................... 44
Replacing Worn Or Damaged Tires ................. 44
Wheel Rims ..................................................... 45
Wheels, Bearings And Lug Nuts ..................... 45
Lug Nut Torque Requirements ......................... 45
Lights And Signals ........................................... 46
Storage Preparation ........................................... 47
Inspection after prolonged storage ..................... 47
glossarY oF terms .................................. 48-50
NOTICE
Specifications and part numbers are subject to change
without notice.