Preparing The Trailer - PRONAR RC3100 Operator's Manual

Section 5

5.3 PREPARING THE TRAILER

DANGER
Ensure that unauthorised persons do not have ac-
cess to the tractor cab.
Before using the lifting jack, read the operator's man-
ual of the jack and follow the manufacturer's recom-
mendations. The lifting jack must be stably support-
ed on the ground and trailer components.
Before performing maintenance work and repairs on
raised trailer, make certain that the trailer is properly
secured and will not move during work.
• Hitch trailer to tractor.
• Park tractor and trailer on hard level
ground. Tractor must be placed to
drive forwards.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Turn off the tractor's engine and
remove key from ignition. Close
the tractor cab to ensure that unau-
thorised persons do not have access
to the tractor cab.
• Place securing chocks under one
trailer wheel. Ensure that the trailer
will not move during inspection.
• If it is necessary to raise a trailer wheel
during inspection, place chocks on
5.6 PRONAR RC3100
Technical inspection schedule
Figure 5.1 Recommended
points
the opposite side. Lifting jack should
be positioned in the places indicated
by the arrow. Remember, lifting jack
must be supported on hard and stable
ground.
• Lifting jack must be suitable for the
weight of trailer.
• In exceptional cases, release the
trailer's parking brake, for example
when measuring
slackness. Exercise particular caution
in such situations.
621-I.01-1
trailer support
axle bearing
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