Multiquip Trailers Manuel d'utilisateur

owner's ManualTHIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mul

SAFETY GUIDELINESThis owner's manual provides general trailer information but cannot cove

Multiquip trailers are equipped with safety chains so control of

Since trailer wheels and lug nuts (or bolts) are subjected to greater side loads than automobi

Towing stability also depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as possible. Load heavy i

Essential safety items can be damaged by altering your trai

Because of the significant differences in all aspects of maneuverability when towing a trailer,

  Anticipate the trailer “swaying.” Swaying is the trailer reaction to the air pressure wave

Follow all of the safety precautions and instructions in this manual to ensure safety of person

To determine the “empty” or “net” weight of your trailer, weigh it on an axle scale. To find th

COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLETRAILERA secure coupling (or fastening) of the trailer to the tow ve

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSIf you believe that your trailer has a defect that could cause a crash

A ball coupler (Figure 6) connects to a ball hitch that is located on or under the

COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE  Wipe the inside and outside of the coupler clean and inspect it v

  Lower the trailer so that its entire tongue weight is held by the hitch, and continue retra

COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLEFor hydraulic brake equipped trailers, the breakaway brake system in

4. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle.5. Unlock the coupler and open it.6. B

COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE2. Visually check that the release lever is engaged (locked).3. At

When coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle, make sure that the tra

LOADING THE TRAILERImproper trailer loading causes many accidents and deaths. To safely load a

LOADING THE TRAILERTo check the tongue weight, the tow vehicle and trail

TRANSPORTING A TRAILERWhen transporting a trailer on a flatbed, secure straps to the tie down po

DISCLAIMERMultiquip publishes the technical information in this manual as an

BREAKING IN A NEW TRAILER at First 10, 25 & 50 MilesWheel lugs can shi

ACCESSORIESThis section provides some basic information for the safe operation of several acces

MAINTENANCEYou must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and re

 Hydraulic Hydra

    To perform many of the inspection and maintenan

Replacing FastenersShould any of the fasteners become damaged, lost or corroded, it is importan

Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are essential to ensure safety. The b

Electrically actuated brakes (Figure 19) are similar to hydraulic brakes. The ba

  No Brakes Brake line b

The actuator is the mechanism that activates the trailer’s brake system and

TABLE OF CONTENTSTrailer Owner's Manual

Before each tow, coat the ball with a thin layer of automotive bearing greas

Trailer tires and wheels are more likely to fail tha

There is a vehicle placard (Figure 24) located in the same location as the certification label

Use the information contained in this section to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicl

: This number indicates the tire

Table 10 below will help pinpoint the causes and solutions of tire wear problems.If t

   

If the trailer is to be stored for an extended period of time or over the wi

GLOSSARY OF TERMSAXLE — Indicates the maximum weight the axle can support in pounds, and the

— The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Diesel

TREAD RIB — A tread section running circumferentially around a tire.— Pulling

NOTES

owner's ManualYour Local Dealer is:HERE’S HOW TO GET HELPPLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIALNUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING© COPYRIGHT 2013, MULTIQUIP I

SAFETY INFORMATIONDo not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Saf

SAFETY INFORMATION   operate this equipment without proper protecti

SAFETY INFORMATIONtransporting the generator on public roads,  make sure the trailer and

TRAILER COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIONFigure 1 represents typical trailer components. Although there a