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Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Safety Information
Introduction .................................................................. 1-1
Understanding Safety Statements ................................................ 1-2
2 Standard Specifications
SPECIFIC BOLT TORQUES ...................................................... 2-1
General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) .......................................... 2-3
Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications ........................................... 2-4
3 Operating Instructions
General ................................................................. 3-1
Landing Gear ............................................................. 3-1
Parking Brake ............................................................ 3-1
Air Brake System .......................................................... 3-1
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............................................... 3-1
Electrical ................................................................ 3-3
Hydraulic ................................................................ 3-3
Pre-Coupling of Semitrailer and Tractor ........................................ 3-3
Coupling of the Tractor to the Semitrailer ....................................... 3-5
Connecting Tractor Services to the Semitrailer ................................... 3-5
Tractor and Semitrailer Check-Out ............................................ 3-6
Towing the Semitrailer ...................................................... 3-7
Parking the Trailer ......................................................... 3-8
Uncoupling Towing Vehicle from Semitrailer ..................................... 3-8
Axle/Tail Control Knob ...................................................... 3-9
Air Suspension Dump Valve ................................................. 3-9
Loading Procedure ....................................................... 3-11
Securing the Load ........................................................ 3-13
Unloading Procedure ...................................................... 3-14
Work Light (Option) ....................................................... 3-14
Winch, Controls and Options ................................................... 3-15
Free Spool Clutch Operation (Warn Winch) .................................... 3-16
Free Spool Clutch Operation (Braden) ........................................ 3-16
Dock Lift Arm Control Operation (Option) ...................................... 3-17
Air Activated Upper Deck Ramp (Option) ...................................... 3-19
Hydraulic Power Supply Engine Operation (Option) .............................. 3-20
Air Ride Operation ........................................................ 3-22
Bulkhead (Option) ........................................................ 3-22
Remote Control (Option) ................................................... 3-23
Synchronizing transmitter to receiver: ......................................... 3-23
Rear Impact Guard System ................................................. 3-24
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............................................. 3-26
Cold Weather Operation ................................................... 3-27
Hot Weather Operation .................................................... 3-27