Great-dane 42101401 Manuel d'utilisateur

MAINTENANCEMANUAL®Please route to the individualresponsible for trailer maintenancePart No. 42101401

BRAKE CARE AND ADJUSTMENTThe trailer brake system will perform safely andefficiently only as long as it is properly maintainedand not abused. Trailer

OVERSIZE LINERSTo compensate for material removed when refacingbrake drums, X (1/16" oversize) and XX (1/8" oversize)liners are furnished by

PARKING BRAKESAll axles (except some converter dolly axles) areequipped with air/spring actuators. Each actuator isseparated into two units. The base

This detailed check takes about two and one-halfhours. It’s important to check a representative tractorand trailer each time you order equipment.Keepi

INSPECTIONInspect the inner and outer wheel bearing cups, conesand rollers for excessive wear or damage.Refer to bearing and axle manufacturer’s manua

SUSPENSIONSCheck wear pads in hangers. If they are wearing thin,install new pads or the spring will cause permanentdamage to the hanger. Do not operat

The shock absorbers should be replaced at the firstsign of leaking hydraulic fluid. Worn shocks will allowtire hop and yield poor handling characteris

15SINGLE-PIECE RIM WHEELSIllustrated, complete safe operating procedures areprovided on the wall chart “Mounting and DemountingProcedures for Truck/Bu

16RIM/WHEEL PROBLEMSRIM BASE CRACKSCircumferential crack at back flange radius or bead set.Causes: Overload and/or over inflation, damage dueto tire t

STUD HOLE CRACKSHub or outboard drum may be damaged or broken.Must provide flat backup.Double-capnut wheel mountingpreload is force applied tothe disc

Running a tire under inflated can have serious conse-quences in addition to reducing tread life. Heat buildupcan cause the tire body to deteriorate, r

19TIRE LOADSGreat Dane Trailers, as required by the safetyregulations of the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration has assigned a Gross Axle W

205. Measure the distance, on each side, from the centerof the end of the front axle to the center of the endof the rear axle (measurements C and D of

21PINTLE HOOK1. Clean and check for proper operation. This shouldbe done at each TPM.2. Inspect for worn, damaged or missing parts.Replace only with c

SIDE AND ROOF PANELS – VANSSide and roof panels are critical structural members ofthe trailer. Small holes can be patched using an over-lay panel with

d. Check all rollers for smoothness of operationsand have all sliding or otherwise damagedrollers replaced.e. Replace frayed, damaged or severely worn

Exteriors: Cleaning the outside of refrigerated trailersshould be done the same way dry-freight vans arecleaned. Live steam does a good job of cleanin

253. Should ignition or combustion of the urethanebecome evident (flame, smoke, charring, odor, etc.),hot work must be stopped immediately. All flames

RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBLY —PLATFORM AND CURTAINSIDETRAILERSMOVEABLE SUSPENSIONS1. Always check the condition of the locking holesin the main beam. Holes t

This is to certify that GREAT DANE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP warrants to the first purchaser only (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser"), subjec

MAINTENANCEMANUALVANSCONTENTSReporting Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Reporting Other Claims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Practices ManualTechnology and Maintenance CouncilAmerican Trucking Association2200 Mill RoadAlexandria, Virginia 22314TTMA Tr

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This vehicle was designed and quality inspected toconform with all applicable National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) safety standards.

INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been prepared to assist you in retain-ing the safety, dependability, and performance that arebuilt into Great Dane trailer

MAINTENANCE TIPSBREAKING-IN A NEW TRAILERThe most critical time in a new trailer’s life is its initialin-service check and first month’s “shakedown.”P

APPEARANCE MAINTENANCEAppearance maintenance includes cleaning, polishing,corrosion prevention and removal, and protectivecoating. You must have a wor

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe electrical system on every Great Dane trailermeets or exceeds all federal and state requirements ineffect at the time of manufact

A warning decal, as shown on the previous page, islocated on the front of each trailer. You may traceindividual electrical circuits by the wire colors