TrailMax FWTD-50-T, Manual

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FWTD-50-T (17.5)

Table of Contents

Section 1. Operation .................................................................................... 3

1.0 Introduction .......................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................... 3
1.2 Rating .................................................................................. 3
1.3 Design and Safety Factors .................................................. 4
1.4 Vehicle Load and Handling Limits ....................................... 4
1.5 Alert Symbols ...................................................................... 7
1.6 Uncaging Air Brakes ............................................................ 8
1.7 Reporting Safety Defects ................................................... 10
1.8 Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 11
1.9 Hook-Up Procedures ......................................................... 12
1.10 Loading and Unloading ..................................................... 13

Trailers With Ramps ........................................................ 14
Trailers With Tilt Decks ..................................................... 14
Securing Loads With Chains ............................................ 15

Section 2. Maintenance .............................................................................. 17

2.0 Periodic Maintenance......................................................... 17
2.1 Structural Components ....................................................... 18

Sub-Frame ....................................................................... 18
Deck ................................................................................ 18

2.2 Sub-Assembly Components ............................................... 18

Drawbar Eye .................................................................... 18
Binkley Jack ..................................................................... 19
Cushion Cylinder .............................................................. 19
Deck Latch ....................................................................... 19
Deck Hinge Assembly ...................................................... 19

2.3 Rear Impact Guard (RIG) .................................................... 20
2.4 Running Gear ..................................................................... 21

Suspension ...................................................................... 21
Axle Alignment .................................................................. 23
Axle End Component Disassembly ................................... 23
Hub Inspection .................................................................. 23
Broken or Damaged Studs ............................................... 23
Brake Drum Inspection ..................................................... 24
Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart ................................... 25
Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart (continued) ................. 26
Axle End Component Cleaning and Inspection .................. 27
Axle End Component Assembly ........................................ 27
Wheel Bearing Adjustment ................................................ 27
Wheel Bearing Lubrication ............................................... 27

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Rev. B 03/11/05