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PART 11: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Switch power to OFF, remove all power cables and disconnect battery before

storing and cleaning.

• Wipe surfaces down with a well-wrung, soft, damp cloth.

• Diluted dishwashing liquid or similar substance can be used in the dampened

cloth if necessary.

• Dielectric grease can be used in 7-way round socket and cable, as well as

battery clamps, to prevent corrosion.

• Disconnect and remove battery when placing the MUTT

into long-term storage.

• Store in a cool, dry area.

PART 12: ADDITIONAL TESTING PROCEDURES

There are many safety and operational functions to test on a trailer, but there are a

few which are widely regarded as very important. With the MUTT

, these tests can

be performed without the truck or tractor, quickly, accurately and in most cases, with

only one person. Below are a few common system checks that can be performed

using the MUTT

• One-man leak and shake testing throughout the trailer.

• Pushrod travel measurements.

• Slacker adjustment reading speciﬁ c to the manufacturer’s speciﬁ cations

on brake chamber and proper operation notes.

• Even brake pressure activation.

• One-man, wheel-off-ground testing for brake strength and operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

PART 2: WHAT’S INCLUDED 7

PART 3: CONTROLS AND PANELS 8

3.1 Left, Right and Back Panels 8

3.2 Electrical Control Panel 9

3.3 Air Brake Control Panel 10

PART 4: SET-UP 11

4.1 Choosing a Battery 11

4.2 Lifting the Unit 11

PART 5: PRETESTING CHECKLIST 12

5.1 Cable Testing Procedure 12

PART 6: GENERAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 13

6.1 Initial Startup and Shutdown 13

6.2 Auto Shutdown Feature 13

6.3 Using the 3-Button Remote Control 14

6.4 Using the 12-Button Remote Control 14

6.5 Using the Tablet 15

PART 7: ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING TESTING 17

7.1 Selecting a Circuit 17

Auto-Cycle Mode 17

7.2 Ground Integrity Test 18

Establishing a Chassis Ground 18

7.3 Fault Indication 19

Open Circuit 19

Crossed Circuits 19

Short/Overloaded Circuit 20

7.4 Activating Hazard Lights 21

7.5 All Circuits On (Override) Mode 22

PART 8: AIR BRAKE TESTING 23

8.1 Testing Set-Up 23

8.2 Setting Desired Working Pressure 24

8.3 Leak Down Testing 24

8.4 Actuating Air Brakes 25

8.5 Emergency Air Exhaust 26

PART 9: ABS BLINK CODE DIAGNOSTICS 27

9.1 Meritor/WABCO Blink Codes 28

9.2 Haldex Blink Codes 29

9.3 Bendix® Blink Codes 34

PART 10: TYPICAL TRAILER WIRING 37

PART 11: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 38

PART 12: ADDITIONAL TESTING PROCEDURES 38

PART 13: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS 39