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Date of Origin – 02/01/08

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - HOPPER

* Alignment and Suspension check *

1) Initial alignment check (30 days for Spring-Ride & 90 dates for Air-Ride)

2) Suspension Torque Requirements (see decals on trailer or maintenance manual for specific suspension)

Spring Ride - First 1000 miles - every 4 months periodically afterwards.

Air-Ride - First 3 months or 5,000 miles - Every routine p.m. - Every brake realigning

3) Check suspension for damage (cracks, loose or missing fasteners)

4) Check air-ride suspensions for conditions of bushings, air leaks and shock absorbers

5) Check spring condition for free movement of equalizer, condition of bushings, torque of fasteners

and any type of cracking or damage to the spring leafs.

* Wheels, Rims, Tires *

1) Check all wheel nuts for tightness and should be torqued to 450 to 500 ft-lbs (dry)

after 50 to 100 miles of service - weekly thereafter.

Check tires for cuts and abrasions.

2) Check tire inflation daily.

3) Check wheel stud condition for stripped & damaged threads (if damaged see owners manual)

Reference Manual for:

* vendor maintenance information concerning loading, inflation-maintenance procedures

* replacing damaged components, part number and type.

* Lights, Reflective Devices, Brakes and Electrical controls *

1) Check and clean all lamps, reflectors and conspicuity tape.

2) Check 7-way electrical connection.

3) Check air brake glad hands for cracked housing and for rubber washer damage.

4) Check air hoses and air lines for cracking and chafing.

5) Check the operation of brakes. Check stroke indicators on auto slacks for proper adjustment.

6) Drain moisture from the air brake system by opening the drain cocks on air tanks.

7) Check ABS warning lamp for system status.

* FIFTH WHEEL AND KING PIN *

1) Inspect king pin and its structure on the trailer for damage or unusual wear.

2) Inspect coupling for positive engagement of the fifth wheel and king pin.

3) Inspect for proper lubrication of 5th wheel plate.

* Trailer Body and Structural Components *

1) Visually check trailer body, suspension, sub-frame, upper coupler, etc. for any cracking,

deterioration or of any loose or missing fasteners.

2) Check trailer sides for damage, sharp bends, ripples or missing fasteners.

* Tarp System *

1) Check to be sure the tarp is in serviceable condition.

2) Insure that the latching system is in good working order.

3) Check proper operation of electric tarp system if on trailer.

Reference Manual for:

*securing tarp prior to travel to prevent damage.

* In-Line Filter *

1) Inspect and clean

* Lubrication *

1) Hub Oil - Check Daily - Change every 100,000 miles (every year minimum)

2) Trap operator U-Joints

3) Auto slacks

4) Cam Bushings (4 times during the life of brake linings - 25,000 miles)

Control Document: 011-46246

Origination Date: 9/11/2011

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