3-13 LOADING THE SEMITRAILER
3-13.1
Set the semitrailer up for loading as
outlined in
Section 3-12.
3-13.2
Drive or winch the load onto the semi-
trailer. Insure that the load is steering
straight up onto the semitrailer and does not
maneuver off the side of the semitrailer.
Load a stationary load by means of a forklift,
crane, or other means satisfactory to the
constitution of the load. Position the load ac-
cordingly for proper weight distribution.
3-13.3
Chain the load down in accordance with
instructions in
Section 3-14.
3-14 SECURING THE LOAD
WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW SLACK IN TIEDOWNS.
A SHIFTING LOAD MAY CREATE
ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO BREAK HI-
TEST CHAINS OR STRAP TIES. SLACK
IN TIEDOWNS MAY RESULT IN DAM-
AGE TO THE LOAD, AND DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR
THE LOAD.
3-14.1
All items of the semitrailer load must be
securely tied to the deck, front and rear, us-
ing the D-rings on the semitrailer frame. The
load must be tied with chain or tie straps suf-
ficient to withstand the weight of the load us-
ing standard approved tiedown methods.
3-14.2
No slack is allowed in the tie down
chains or straps. Use binders with chains or
a ratchet type buckle on straps to eliminate
any slack in the tiedowns.
3-14
Summary of Contents for 825A
Page 8: ......
Page 12: ......
Page 14: ...3 2 Figure 3 1 Model 825 Trailer Terminology Figure 3 2 Service Hookups...
Page 18: ...3 6 Figure 3 3 Hydraulic Controls...
Page 22: ...3 10 Figure 3 5 Swingout Outrigger Platform Extension...
Page 24: ...3 12 Figure 3 6 Gooseneck Attachment to Frame...
Page 34: ......
Page 36: ...4 2 Figure 4 1 Lubrication Points...
Page 40: ...4 6 Figure 4 2 Model 825A Wiring Diagram...
Page 43: ...4 9 Figure 4 4 Tandem Axle Air Ride Suspension System...
Page 44: ...4 10 Figure 4 5 Tandem Axle W Flip Air Ride Suspension System...
Page 47: ...4 13 Figure 4 8 Checking Axle Alignment Figure 4 9 Examples of Camber...
Page 52: ...4 18 Figure 4 12 Axle and Brake Assembly...
Page 59: ...4 25 Figure 4 18 Mounting Tires and Wheels Figure 4 19 Stud Tightening Sequence...
Page 69: ...NOTES 5 9...
Page 70: ......