Operating Guide

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2.2.12 InapproprIate cargo
The trailer may be designed for specic cargo. If your
trailer is designed for specic cargo, only carry that
cargo in the trailer. A trailer must not be used to carry
certain items, such as people, containers of hazardous
substances or containers of ammable substances.
^ WARNING
Do not transport people inside or on your
trailer. Besides putting their lives at risk,
the transport of people in or on a trailer is
illegal.
^ WARNING
Do not transport ammable, explosive,
poisonous or other dangerous materials in
your trailer.
The exception is fuel in the tank of a
vehicle or equipment being hauled.
2.2.13 InoperaBle BrakeS or lIghtS
If your trailer has electric brakes, your tow vehicle will
have an electric brake controller that sends power to
the trailer brakes.
Before towing the trailer, you must operate the brake
controller while trying to pull the trailer in order to
conrm that the electric brakes operate. While towing
the trailer at less than 5 mph, manually operate the
electric brake controller in the tow vehicle cab. You
should feel the operation of the trailer brakes.
If your trailer has hydraulic “surge” brakes, pull the
emergency breakaway brake lanyard to check the
operation of the surge mechanism.
Be sure that the electric brakes and all of the lights
on your trailer are functioning properly before towing
the trailer. Electric brakes and lights on a trailer are
controlled via a connection to the tow vehicle, generally
a multi-pin electrical connector.
^ WARNING
Improper electrical connection between
the tow vehicle and the trailer will result in
inoperable lights and electric brakes, and
can lead to collision.
Before each tow:
• Check that the electric brakes work by
operating the brake controller inside the
tow vehicle.
• Check that all lights and turn signals
work.
You must provide mirrors that allow you to safely
observe approaching trafc. Standard mirrors usually
do not provide adequate visibility for viewing trafc to
the sides and rear a towed trailer.
2.2.14 traIler modIfIcatIonS
Modication of the trailer structure or alteration of your
trailer can make the trailer unsafe and will void all
warranty options. Before making any alteration to the
trailer, contact your dealer or the manufacturer and
describe the alteration you are contemplating.
2.2.15 dump traIler hazardS
A dump trailer is specically designed for hauling cargo
that is to be dumped. A dump trailer is not designed
for transporting livestock and/or horses. The major
hazards associated with dump trailers are:
• Overloading.
• Improper weight distribution; both side to side and
front to rear.
• Modifying or altering dump controls.
• Not dumping from a solid and level foundation.
• Not fully opening rear doors when dumping.
• Getting under a raised dump body.
• Not using, or improperly using the body prop.
• Modifying or altering hydraulic components.
• Jerking the trailer, or hydraulics, to loosen the
load.
• Trailer contacting or coming near overhead power
lines when body is raised.
Safety