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Great Dane 42101203 - User Manual

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Summary

OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLLED-TEMPERATURE TRAILERS

Guidelines for operating controlled-temperature trailers to ensure safety and profitability.

COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING

COUPLING Tractor-Semi Trailers

Step-by-step procedure for coupling a tractor to a semi-trailer.

UNCOUPLING Tractor-Semi Trailers

PROPER USE OF STEPS AND HANDHOLDS

CLIMBING PRACTICES

Guidelines for safe climbing practices on the trailer.

ACCESS FROM THE TRACTOR

NORMAL USE

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR VAN TRAILERS

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION FOR PLATFORM TRAILERS

EXTENDING AND CLOSING EXTENDABLE TRAILERS

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

Inside cab

Checks to be performed inside the vehicle's cab.

Approaching vehicle

Visual checks to perform when approaching the vehicle.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FIFTH WHEEL AND KINGPIN ENGAGEMENT

SLIDER FOR VAN TRAILERS

Qwik Release

SLIDER FOR PLATFORM TRAILERS

Care and Adjustment of Brakes

AIR SYSTEM AND BRAKE OPERATION

Proper operation and maintenance of the air system for trailer brakes.

TIRES

Information and precautions regarding tire servicing and maintenance.

TIRE LOADS

SPARE TIRE

Procedures for removing and replacing the spare tire.

RIMS AND WHEELS

NUT TIGHTENING PROCEDURE

Recommended torque and sequence for tightening wheel nuts.

HUBS

AXLE ALIGNMENT

Importance of checking axle alignment and reporting tracking issues.

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

LEAF-SPRING SUSPENSION

Maintenance considerations for leaf-spring suspension systems.

AIR-SPRING SUSPENSION

Operation and maintenance of air-spring suspension systems.

EXHAUST (DUMP) VALVE OPERATION

SUPPORTS (LANDING GEAR)

Proper procedures for operating and using trailer landing gear.

BRAKE SYSTEMS

PARKING BRAKES

Information on parking brake actuators and manual release procedures.

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

Information on the ABS system, its indicator lamp, and malfunction warnings.

DOORS AND BULKHEADS

REAR, SIDE AND VENT DOORS

Inspection and maintenance of various trailer doors.

Bulkheads

Precautions regarding the use and operation of bulkheads.

WARRANTY AND CLAIMS

REPORTING CLAIMS AND SAFETY DEFECTS

Procedures for reporting safety defects to Great Dane and NHTSA.

SERVICE RECORD

NOTES

Great Dane 42101203 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGreat Dane
Model42101203
CategoryUtility Vehicle
LanguageEnglish