DCA-400SSK — TRAILER-SAFETY GUIDELINES

CAUTION:

4. Frame Length - This measurement is from the ball

ALWAYS make sure the trailer is in good

 

hitch to the rear bumper (reflector).

5. Frame Width - This measurement is from fender to

operating condition. Check the tires for

 

fender.

proper inflation and wear. Also check the

6. Jack Stand - Trailer support device with maximum

wheel lug nuts for proper tightness.

 

pound requirement from the tongue of the trailer.

 

7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing.

Explanation of Chart:

 

Usually consists of chains and ‘ball’ or ‘eye’.

This section is intended to provide the user with trailer ser-

8. Tire Size - Indicates the diameter of the tire in inches

 

(10,12,14, etc.), and the width in millimeters

vice and maintenance information. The service and mainte-

 

nance guidelines referenced in this section apply a wide range

 

(175,185,205, etc.). The tire diameter must match the

 

diameter of the tire rim.

of trailers. Remember periodic inspection of the trailer will

 

ensure safe towing of the equipment and will prevent dam-

9. Tire Ply - The tire ply (layers) number is rated in

 

letters; 2-ply,4-ply,6-ply, etc.

age to the equipment and personal injury.

 

 

10. Wheel Hub - The wheel hub is connected to the

It is the purpose of this section to cover the major mainte-

 

trailer’s axle.

nance components of the trailer. The following trailer com-

11. Tire Rim - Tires mounted on a tire rim. The tire rim must

ponents will be discussed in this section:

 

match the size of the tire.

 

12. Lug Nuts - Used to secure the wheel to the wheel hub.

„ Brakes

 

Always use a torque wrench to tighten down the lug

„ Tires

 

nuts. See Table 4 and Figure 5 or lug nut tightening and

„ Lug Nut Torquing

 

sequence.

„ Suspension

13. Axle - Indicates the maximum weight the axle can sup-

„ Electrical

 

port in pounds, and the diameter of the axle expressed

„ Brake Troubleshooting Tables

 

in inches (see Table 3). Please not that some trailers

 

 

have a double axle. This will be shown as 2-6000 lbs.,

Use the following definitions with reading Table 1.

 

meaning two axles with a total weight capacity of 6000

1. Fuel Cell - Provides an adequate amount of fuel for

 

pounds.

the equipment in use. Fuel cells must be empty when

14. Suspension - Protects the trailer chassis from shocks

transporting equipment.

 

transmitted through the wheels. Types of suspension

2. Braking System - System employed in stopping the

 

used are leaf, Q-flex, and air ride.

trailer. Typical braking systems are electric, surge, hy-

15.

Electrical - Electrical connectors (looms) are provided

draulic, hydraulic-surge and air.

 

with the trailer so the brake lights and turn signals can

3. GVWR- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), is the

 

be connected to the towing vehicle.

maximum number of pounds the trailer can carry, in-

16.

Application - Indicates which units can be employed

cluding the fuel cell (empty).

 

on a particular trailer.

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DCA-400SSK specifications

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