Sliding The Trailer Tandems - Hyundai TRANSLEAD Original Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Sliding the trailer tandems

To change the weight distribution between the tractor's drive

axles and the trailer tandems, slide the trailer tandems toward the

front or back of the tractor. If you move the trailer tandems

forward, you can put more weight on the trailer tandems and take

weight off the tractor's drive axles. Or if you move the trailer

tandems toward the rear of the trailer, you can take weight off the

trailer tandems and put more weight onto the tractor's axles. The

sliding suspension can be repositioned in 4" or 6" increments

within the length of the upper running gear rail.

CAUTION

Before beginning the procedure, read the following instructions and

select an adequate area to avoid potential safety hazards.

• You can only slide the suspension slider when the trailer is on

level ground and the tractor and trailer are in a straight line.

Otherwise, the tractor may damage the trailer while backing up.

• Before beginning the procedure, check if the area provides

enough clear space for the tractor to be moved.

• Do not perform this procedure on loose gravel. Doing so may

allow the trailer wheels to slide.

NOTICE

Several state governments in the United States have regulations

that require the trailers to control the weight on each axle with the

kingpin to rear axle (KPRA) restrictions and adjusting the tandem

center. Make sure you have set the tandem wheel base to meet the

appropriate KPRA to satisfy the specific state regulations and

federal bridge law requirements.

™

NOTE

The operation of the slider lock pins and their instructions may differ

depending on the suspension slider manufacturers. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions before adjusting the suspension sliders.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL Operation

Table of Contents