Checking The Trailer Before Driving Off - PRONAR T679/4M User Manual

Technical inspection schedule

5.8 CHECKING THE TRAILER BEFORE DRIVING OFF

• Before connecting trailer to the tractor
make sure that the hydraulic and
pneumatic conduits are not damaged.
• Check the completeness, technical
condition and correct functioning of
the trailer lighting.
• Check the cleanliness of all electric
lamps and reflectors.
• Check the correct mounting of the tri-
angular plate holder for slow moving
vehicles and the plate itself.
• Make sure that the tractor has a re-
flective warning triangle.
• Check that the ventilation holes of the
actuator (5.6) are not clogged with
dirt and that there is no water or ice
inside. Check the correct mounting of
the actuator.
Clean the actuator if necessary.
In winter, it may be necessary to
defrost the actuator and remove
accumulated water through un-
clogged ventilation holes. If any
damage is found, replace the
actuator. When installing the
Figure 5.6 Brake cylinder
DANGER
Driving with defective lighting installations braking is
prohibited.
If the trailer is damaged, it should be discontinued
until it is repaired.
actuator, keep its original position
relative to the bracket.
• When moving off check the operation
of the service brake system. It should
be remembered that for proper oper-
ation of the pneumatic system, an ap-
propriate level of air pressure in the
trailer air tank is required.
• Check the correct operation of the
other systems while operating the
trailer.
PRONAR T679/4M
Chapter 5
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