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Operating Instructions
6.7
LXT115 Electric Brake Operation
IMPORTANT! Before you transport the machine, read and
understand the information under Transport on page 50.
LXT115 machines are equipped for transport on public
roadways. For example, the machine has electric brakes, turn
signals, and brake lights.
An electrical signal from the tow vehicle is necessary for the
brakes to operate. Therefore, a brake controller (not included
with the machine) must be installed on the tow vehicle. The
brake controller receives a signal when the tow vehicle speed
decreases, and then applies the machine brakes. The electric
brake system can be used when the trailer moves forward or in
reverse.
Usually, brake lockup and sensitivity is caused by incorrect
synchronization between the tow vehicle and the item being
towed (for example, the threshold voltage or brake adjustment is
incorrect).
For more information, see the brake and brake controller
manufacturer's information.
6.7.1 Electric Brake Safety
WARNING!
Never use only the tow vehicle brakes or
machine brakes to stop the combined load.
Electric brakes work in synchronization with the
tow vehicle brakes.
The brake controller must be set up correctly. Make sure that
the syncronyzation between the tow vehicle and the machine
is correct. Small adjustments can be necessary because of
different loads and driving conditions.
For more information, see Brake Maintenance on page 68.
6.8
LXT95 Sliding Axle Operation
Move the sliding axle to adjust the tongue weight. Adjust the
tongue weight to help balance a load or to provide more traction
when it is necessary.
Make sure that the machine is parked on level ground and the
trailer frame is not under tension or twisted.
1. Attach the machine to a tow vehicle.
For instructions, see Attach to a Tow Vehicle on page 52.
2. Start the machine.
For instructions, see Start the Machine on page 41.
3. Extend the two stabilizers.
For each stabilizer, disengage the latch bar, and then
use the LH or RH Stabilizer Control lever to extend the
stabilizer.
4. Use the Sliding-Axle Control lever to do one of the
following:
- Increase the trailer-tongue weight (move the axle
backward). For more information, see Figure 31.
- Decrease the trailer-tongue weight (move the axle
forward). For more information, see Figure 32.
For more information, see LXT95 Sliding-Axle Control on
page 29.
Figure 31 – Increase the trailer-tongue weight
Figure 32 – Decrease the trailer-tongue weight
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