Task Step Key Points
4. Stow the jockey wheel.
With the trailer correctly connected to the
trailer, release the jockey wheel clamp
and swing the jockey wheel 90
0
to ensure
it is clear of road.
5. Connect the safety chains.
Connect the safety chains on the trailer to
the connection links on the towing vehicle
tow hitch.
6. Connect the electrical
connections.
Connect the trailer electrical connections
to the towing vehicle and check for correct
brake light and indicator light operation.
7. Stow wheel chocks.
Collect the wheel chocks from the ground
and stow in brackets on the trailer.
8. Release the trailer
handbrake.
Operate the trailer handbrake lever and
ensure that the brakes are released.
DANGER!!!
Ensure that the reversing arm is
returned to open position to
enable the trailer brakes to auto
operate.
Towing Trailer 1. Test vehicle / trailer
brakes.
If possible on a flat good road surface,
test that the towing vehicle can brake and
hold the Trailer
DANGER!!!
If the towing vehicle is having
trouble being able to brake with
the load of the Vacuum machine
trailer then do not tow further.
2. Tow at a safe road speed.
NOTE
The Vacuum Excavator and
trailer have poor aerodynamics
and when the drum has contents
in it, it has a high centre of
gravity.
Only tow the VM500 Vacuum Machine
trailer at the following maximum speeds: -
80 km/hr on good sealed roads.
60 km/hr on unsealed or poor
condition sealed roads.
If strong cross winds or slippery roads,
reduce speed to a lower safer speed.
3. Trailer override brakes will
assist in braking the trailer.
REMEMBER!!!
The trailer is fitted with override
brakes that will assist in the
overall braking effort but can
produce jerks in stop-start traffic.
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