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Technical inspection schedule
5.8 INSPECTION OF TRAILER PRIOR TO MOVING OFF
DANGER
Do NOT use the trailer with out of order lighting sys-
tem or brake system.
Do not use out of order trailer until it is repaired.
• Before hitching the trailer to tractor,
make certain that electrical leads and
hydraulic and pneumatic lines are not
damaged.
• Check the integrity, technical con-
dition and proper operation of the
trailer lighting.
• Check if all lights and reflectors are
clean.
• Check correct mounting of the slow-
moving vehicle warning sign holder
and the sign itself.
• Make certain that the tractor is
equipped with a warning reflective
triangle.
• Check if the brake cylinder vent holes
are not blocked with impurities and
that there is no water or ice inside the
brake cylinder. Check if the brake cyl-
inder is correctly installed.
Clean the cylinder, if needed.
In winter, it may be necessary
Figure 5.6
Brake cylinder
to defrost the cylinder and drain
water through unblocked vent
holes. Damaged cylinder should
be replaced with a new one.
When installing the brake cyl-
inder, maintain its original position
with regard to bracket.
• When moving off check if the main
brake system operates correctly.
Please note that the proper air
pressure level in the trailer air tank is
required to ensure proper operation
of the pneumatic system.
• Correct operation of other systems
should be checked regularly during
operation of the trailer.
PRONAR T700M/1
Section 5
526-I.05-1
I.3.2.589.08.1.EN
5.11
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