Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.
October 2014 | Revision 1.0
12-5
12.3 AXLES
12.3.1 First 200 Miles
1. Adjust brakes. Refer to OEM manual for
procedure.
12.3.2 3,000 Miles or 3 Months
1. Adjust brakes. Refer to OEM manual for
procedure.
2. Check torque on wheel nuts. Refer to the
section in this manual.
3. Inspect tires for wear. Refer to OEM manual
for procedure.
12.3.3 6,000 Miles or 6 Months
1. Inspect brake magnets for wear. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.
2. Inspect suspension parts for wear. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.
12.3.4 12,000 Miles or 12 Months
1. Inspect brake lining wear, check brake cylinder
for leaks, and inspect brake wiring for damage.
Refer to OEM manual for procedure.
2.
Grease the wheel bearings and check the hub
for wear. Refer to OEM manual for procedure.
3. Inspect grease seal for leakage. Refer to
OEM manual for procedure.
12.4 TIRES
Check the tires for normal and/or abnormal tire
wear. Replace tires that are damaged or worn
beyond normal tread life. Refer to the axle OEM
manual for a Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart.
Replace the tires with Meridian part number 18131
or an equivalent tire:
3T235/80R16
TR643
Load Range E
For Trailer Service Only
12.5 WELDING REPAIRS
Repair welding must be done with care
and with procedures that may be beyond
the capabilities of the ordinary welder.
Before performing any type of welding repair to the
fuel trailer, contact Meridian for approval.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Repairs or modifications to the trailer,
trailer tongue, or trailer hitch can result
in serious injury or death should these repairs
fail.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Anyone performing a welding repair should be
certified in accordance to the American Welding
Society (AWS) standards.
WARNING
Do not weld on or around the fuel
tank. Fuel vapors are highly
explosive and will cause damage or
personal injury if ignited. Before any welding is
done on the fuel trailer, contact Meridian for
further instructions.
12.6 DEF TANK DRAIN PLUG
Ensure the DEF tank drain plug is not leaking. In
the event the plug has to be removed, use a DEF
compatible thread sealant on the threads when
replacing it.
Chapter 12 | Service