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running gear assembly

platform and curtainside trailers

MOVEABLE SUSPENSIONS

1. Always check the condition of the

locking holes in the main beam.

Holes that are badly worn or elon-

gated will result in undue slack in

the slider unit, causing excessive

wear and suspension misalignment.

2. Always check to see that the hold-

down brackets, denoted as (A) in

the diagram at right, are in good

repair and have not been damaged.

Trailers should not be operated

if any of these brackets are not in

proper position.

3. Check the pin cage assembly bolts

for tightness after each year of

service. Re-torque to 380 lb-ft.

Detail (A)

FIXED SUSPENSIONS

LOCKING PIN AND HOLD-DOWN ASSEMBLY

1. If the trailer is equipped with a fixed

suspension, visually inspect all

connections at regular intervals

to be sure there are no weld or

fatigue cracks.

2. All cracks must be properly repaired

and then re-welded.

alterations to the trailer

MINOR ALTERATIONS

These should be made in accordance with good shop

practices. Normally, minor alterations will not alter the

rating shown on the trailer certification plate. A possible

exception is the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

The GAWR is the structural capability of the lowest-

rated member of the running gear components,

suspension and spring system, hubs, wheels and

drums, rims, bearings, brakes, axles, or tires.

If components are substituted that are of equal or

greater capacity than those used at the time of

manufacture, then the GAWR need not be altered.

If components are substituted that have less capacity

than those used at the time of manufacture, the GAWR

on the certification plate must be lowered to a corre-

sponding lower capacity.

MAJOR ALTERATIONS

No major alteration of a Great Dane trailer should ever

be made without first consulting the Great Dane factory.

Major alterations can affect the structural integrity

of the trailer, and can alter the GVWR and void the

trailer's warranty coverage.

(A)

MAIN BEAM

LOCKING PIN SHOWN

WITH PROPER PIN

ENGAGEMENT

SLIDE PAD

HOLD-DOWN

BRACKET

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY

There are many regulations that govern the use of

and safe loading of motor vehicles. These are user

requirements; therefore, they are your responsibility.

If information regarding these requirements is not

known to you or you need assistance, contact:

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE

Washington, D.C. 20590

(855) 368-4200

the various states' departments of transportation.

DURING EACH ANNUAL FMCSA VEHICLE

INSPECTION

It's a requirement that all trailer structures be inspected

for weld or fatigue cracks and/or loose fasteners and

corrected to O.E.M. specifications before they are

returned to service. Upper slide rail to crossmember

attaching welds and pintle hook assembly welds must

be included during inspection.

As a member of AdvantEDGE, Great Dane's National Accounts Parts and

Service Program, you are connected to a nationwide parts and service network.

From consistent parts pricing and standardized labor times to controlled

ordering and invoicing processes, the program helps streamline your equipment

maintenance operation. AdvantEDGE membership is free and provides 24/7

emergency road service through hundreds of service locations in the U.S.

Enroll online or at any participating Great Dane branch or full-service dealer.

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