Periodic Maintenance And Adjustments; Torque Specification Summary - Midland SIDE DUMP GRAVEL TRAILER Operator's Manual

5.2

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Read and understand all the information
in the Operator's Manual regarding
maintenance, adjusting and servicing the
Trailer unit.
2. Place all controls in neutral, lower box
or block box, stop the engine, remove
ignition key and set the park brake before
adjusting, servicing or maintaining any part
of the Trailer unit.
3. Follow good shop practices:
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Cage spring brake chamber before
disassembling.
5. Block wheels before de-activating brakes.
6. Disconnect air lines and exhaust air system
before working on end gate.
7. Maintain fasteners in running gear systems
at their specified torque at all times.
8. Establish and maintain a Trailer
Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program
on your equipment. Some jurisdictions
require this program and the maintenance
of records on every commercial vehicle on
the road for future reference.
Your trailer can only operate at top efficiency when
it is maintained in good operating condition. The
maintenance procedures are summarized from the
component manufacturers instructions included with
this manual. Only standard industry and component
procedures are required to keep your trailer in top
condition. All maintenance intervals are established
for normal operating conditions. In light or intermittent
conditions, the servicing and maintenance intervals
can be extended. In heavy, extended or severe off-
highway application, reduce the intervals for servicing
and maintenance to keep the equipment in good
condition. When a problem is found, correct the
condition before continuing.
A good maintenance program will find conditions
early when they are easily and quickly corrected
before they become major problems. Operating your
trailer in a defective condition, can lead to serious
mechanical problems or can create safety hazards for
the driver, bystanders or other operators.
5.2.1 TORQUE SPECIFICATION
SUMMARY
Table 4 Recommended Torque
Specifications
1. Air Ride Suspension
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