Pre-Tow Inspection - JLG Triple-L 248 Operation & Safety And Service Manual

SECTION 2 - TRAILER OPERATION

2.13 PRE-TOW INSPECTION

Prior to each tow, a Pre-Tow Inspection must be per-
formed. Check each item as specified in the checklist
below.
DO NOT OVERLOOK VISUAL INSPECTION OF CHASSIS UNDER-
SIDE. CHECKING THIS AREA OFTEN RESULTS IN DISCOVERY OF
CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE MACHINE DAM-
AGE.
NOTE: On each item, make sure there are no loose or miss-
ing parts, that they are securely fastened, and that
no visible damage exists in addition to any other cri-
teria mentioned.
Refer to Wheel Torque Chart in section three for
proper torque values on the lug nuts.
1. Tire Pressure - Inflate to pressure indicated on tire.
2. Brakes - Reservoir level full (hydraulic brakes only).
Proper operation and adjustment.
3. Wheel and Tires - Tighten to specified torque rating.
4. Wheel Lugs - Lug nuts must be tight. Retighten
when new and at first 10, 25, and 50 miles.
5. Trailer Coupler - Secured, locked, and in proper
operating condition.
6. Tow Vehicle Coupler Ball - Secured and in proper
operating condition.
7. Safety Chains - Check that the chains are properly
rigged to tow vehicle, not to detachable hitch com-
ponents.
8. Emergency Breakaway Cables - Check that the
cables are properly rigged to tow vehicle, not to
detachable hitch components.
9. Lights and Signals - Check clearance lights, tail
lights, stop lights, turn signals, and backup lights for
proper operation. Replace or repair inoperative
lights.
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10. Trailer Battery - Charged and capable of raising
trailer deck.
11. Hydraulic Pump - Free of Leaks. Reservoir level full.
Proper operation.
12. Deck Descent Alarm - Activates when deck is low-
ered.
13. Cargo - Properly loaded, balanced, and secured.
14. Transport Latch - Deck is up and fully secured by the
transport latch.
15. Tongue Jack - Retracted.
16. Tongue Weight - Between 10-15% of the total weight
of the cargo and the trailer.
17. Tongue Height - Underside of tongue must be 17"-
19" above level ground.
18. Doors and Gates (If Equipped) - Latched and
secure.
19. Vehicle Identification Tag - Installed and legible.
20. License Plate - Secured to mounting.
21. Deck Rollers - Free of debris and damage.
22. Suspension - Springs undamaged.
23. Welds - No visible weld cracks or separations.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL AND NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE REGU-
LATIONS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF TRAILERS.
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