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1. 15 16 E 17 18 Pressurized Hydraulic System 19 Rigid Neck Semi Trailer 20 29 TSA Tilt Slide Axle Semi Trailer 30 36 Wir ate 0 ER TO OT 37 X FORCE Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck 38 45 Utility Reel Trailer 46 48 Pole Alley 49 OS E Q pi 50 111 TREE 51 58 Tire Safety 1 OMA 59 66 Wheel amp Rim Torque 66 WERO 0 0 7 Parts 6 87 88 Frequently Asked Questions EET 89 90 Disclaimer Portions of this manual were used with the expressed authority of Dexter Axle but Dexter Axle is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herin owner packet must be made available for use by all operators Review all the information before operating the equipment Write your trailer model number and serial number on the lines provided Typically located on the inside of the tongue of the trailer Give these numbers to your service representative when you need parts or information on y
2. TRAILERS Owner s Manual 2 000 Ib to 60 ton Load Capacities e Drop Deck Deck Over Hydraulic Dump e Tilt Deck Utility IT I Deck Over Hyd Air Tilt Rigid Neck Semi Hydraulic Detach Gooseneck Quality Craftsmanship Pride Since 1974 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing a Felling Trailer You are now part of an ever growing group of Felling Trailers owners across North Amer ica and Internationally that have made the Felling Style their own At Felling Trailers Quality Craftsmanship amp Pride are central in everything we do and we want you to know that you can count on us Felling Trailers manufactures a large range of trailers from small Utility to large Hydrau lic Detachable Gooseneck trailers be it a standard model or highly customized we know your satisfaction is essential Felling Trailers knows that the most important thing about your trailer is the cargo that it is carrying That is why the features of all Felling Trailers are designed and engineered with you and your cargo in mind We take tremendous Pride in the trailers we build and it shows in everything that we do From our innovative designs to our world class parts amp service department we stand behind everything that we do to ensure ultimate customer satisfaction Please know that Felling Trailers dedicated dealer network and employees are here for you Let Felling
3. RE T Tm 29 amp 9 29 TSA Tilt Slide Axle Trailer Operational 1 nnn 30 36 Wi BI sir u u u S of Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should im mediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Felling Trailers Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in any in dividual problems between you your dealer or Felling Trailers Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Driver s Pre Trin Air Electrical Connections e Check that trailer air connectors are sealed and in good condition e Make sure glad hands are locked in place free of damage or air leaks e Make sure the trailer electrical plug is firmly seated and locked in place Lights Reflectors Check tha
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5. 70008 Axles DEXTER AXLE Dexter 12 x 2 Electric Brake Assemblies Capacity 6 000 amp 7 000 lbs per pair Part No 23 105 23 06 01 120 01 125 Port BPOI 180 BPOI 185 BP02 240 BPO4 150 SPO 4 90 BPO7 150 BPO7 105 BP 10 220 BP12 001 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Description LEFT BRAKE 6 000 LB SHOWN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE 6 000 LB LEFT BRAKE W HARDWARE PACKAGED 6K RIGHT BRAKE W HARDWARE PACKAGED 6K Replacement Parts Description MAGNET KIT 6 000 LBS WHITE WIRE MAGNET KIT 6 000 LBS WHITE WIRE GENUINE DEXTER W PROTECTIVE WIRE SLEEVE ACTUATING ARM RIGHT HAND SHOE amp LINING ONE WHEEL 6 000 LBS SHOE RETURN SPRING SINGLE RETURN SHOE RETURN SPRING DUAL RETURN PKG OF 2 11 1 1 PN 2 PX ADJUSTER DUST PLUG PKG OF 4 MAGNET RETAINER CLIP FOR OVAL MAGNET PKG OF 4 Table Of Contents Hydraulic Brake Assembly Dexter 12 2 60004 and 70004 Axles Single Servo Free Backing 12 x 2 Single Servo Hydraulic Brake Assemblies Choose from Standard Single Servo Free backing versions Duo Servo on the next page 60 BPO4 2 BPO4 64 BPO4 8 6 090 121 123 BPO7 175 8 120 BP10 080 5 0 BP 7 020 BP 7 030 Table Of Contents Description LEFT BRAKE DEXTER SHOWN IN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE DEXTER LEFT BRAKE DEX
6. Trailers Inc reserves the right to modify or improve its products covered by this warranty Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Fr ntly Ask ion Bearings How often should grease the bearings Along with bearing adjustment proper lubrication is essential to the current function and reliability of your trailer axle Bearings should be lubricated every 12 months or 12 000 miles Oil bath axles should be checked each trip through sight glass Bearings What is the proper bearing adjustment procedure and recommended grease 9K 15K Please review the axle service manual for instructions and specifications relating to bearing adjustment and lubrica tion A WARNING It is important to NOT mix different types of grease thickeners The grease that the axles use has a lithium complex thickener Mixing the grease with a barium calcium clay or polyurea soap based thickener agent will cause adverse affects This may include causing the two greases to harden separate become acidic or pose other hazards and damage to the bearings Brakes How do measure brake current or amperage 7 brakes draw about 2 5 amps per brake and all other brake magnets draw about 3 amps per brake total sys tem amperage 15 calculated by multiplying this number by the number of brakes magnets connected to the brake sys tem To measure the brake current the engine of the towing vehicle should be running Disconnect the wire
7. 8 285 08 Part No 25580 02475 10 63 10 36 RG04 230 46 52 5 53 6 09 Table Of Contents Description AND DRUM ONLY 456 PILOT OIL BATH 9 16 STUDS COMPLETE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 56 PILOT OIL BATH 9 16 STUDS COMPLETE DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 75 PILOT E Z LUBE 5 8 STUDS amp 6 109 NUT HUB AND DRUM ONLY 4 75 PILOT OIL BATH 9 16 STUDS COMPLETE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 75 PILOT OIL BATH 5 8 STUDS amp 95188 NUT COMPLETE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 757 PILOT OIL BATH 5 8 STUDS amp 6 109 NUT AXLE Replacement Components Description INNER BEARINGS OUTER BEARINGS UNITIZED OIL SEAL 3 376 OD 2250 LD GREASE SEAL DOUBLE LIP 3 376 O D 2 25 1 02 FOR E Z LUBE OIL CAP KIT 21 35 10 45 O RING 46 32 PLUG OIL HUB PLUG 9 16 CONE WHEEL NUT 5 8 CONE WHEEL NUT ABS Hubs Drums Port No 8 285 8 8 285 12 8 285 8 285 48 Felling Trailers 6 1 13 DEXTER AXLE Electric Brake Assembly Dexter 10 x 2 1 4 3500 Axles Dexter 10 x 2 1 4 Electric Brake Assemblies Capacity 3 500 lbs per pair Part No 23 26 23 27 01 100 EBOI 105 BPOI 110 BPOI 115 BPO2 1 0 BPO2 180 BP04 090 BPO6 120 7 105 8 070 BP 10 060 BP 0 220 9 00 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Description
8. If the gooseneck ball on the tow vehicle does not meet or exceed the gooseneck coupler on the trailer in load rating and size the trailer could become uncoupled from the tow vehicle and injury or death could occur 1 Back the tow vehicle up to the trailer and line up the gooseneck coupler to the gooseneck ball Lower the tailgate on the tow vehicle before installing the trailer to prevent damage to the gooseneck coupler and the tow vehicle 2 Raise the jack so the gooseneck coupler drops down and attaches to the gooseneck ball A WARNING ALWAYS use safety chains Chains should be secured to 3 Close the lock plate on the gooseneck ball coupler and Safety Chain Receivers on tow vehicle as required by law install the locking pin Incorrect rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer leading to serious injury or death if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle 4 Test if the trailer is secure by raising the jack up 1 inch The tow vehicle bed should raise with the jack 5 Secure the trailer chains and breakaway switch to the tow vehicle Z WARNING Connect the breakaway lanyard to the tow vehicle NOT to safety chain and NOT to the hitch ball or support Note Close the tow vehicles tailgate before operating on the roadway 6 Raise the jack and the drop leg supports Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 7 If equipped attach each of the air brake conn
9. Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber chemicals fabric and steel or other materials that when mounted on an automotive wheel provides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2 3 kilograms 5 Ibs in excess of those standard items which they replace not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Recommended inflation pressure This is the inflation pressure provided by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire Information label and on the Certification VIN tag Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter The nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation The rim diameter and width Rim type designation The industry of manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width The nominal distance between rim
10. RIGHT BRAKE 9 BOLT STAMPED BACKING PLATE SHOWN IN PHOTO LEFT BRAKE 9 BOLT STAMPED BACKING PLATE RIGHT BRAKE 4 BOLT CAST BACKING PLATE LEFT BRAKE 4 BOLT CAST BACKING PLATE Replacement Parts Description MAGNET KIT OVAL WHITE WIRE ACTUATING ARM LEFT HAND AIO ATING ARM AIG E SHOE 8 LINING CAST BACKING PLATE LH SHOE amp LINING CAST BACKING PLATE RH SHOE RETURN SPRING ADJUSTER SPRING ADJUSTER SHOE CENTERING SPRING MAGNET RETAINER CLIP PKG OF 4 Table Of Contents Dexter 7 Bolt Flange 12 1 4 x 3 3 8 Electric Brake Assemblies Cast Backing Plate Port Description 23 450 LEFT BRAKE 9K amp 10 GD 7 BOLT SHOWN IN PHOTO 23 45 RIGHT BRAKE 9K amp 10K GD 7 BOLT Replacement Parts Port Description 1 30 MAGNET KIT 9K 10K GD NEW STYLE YELLOW WIRE DEXTER AXLE 2 32 ACTUATING ARM LEFT HAND FOR FORWARD ADJUST BRAKE 2 328 ATOA 4 245 OE ONE ene o 4 255 SHOE LINING ONE WHEEL RIGHT HAND 455 ARM SHOE RETAINER LEFT HAND 71 455 2 ARM SHOE RETAINER RIGHT HAND 190 195 SHOE CENTERING SPRING BPO8 155 ADJUSTER SPRING BPI0 136 ADE TER Dn ia 0 146 ADO TER Coley 11111 BP 3 022 ADJUSTER CABLE 9 005
11. 12 After bed tilt angle is fully lowered move the undercarriage to the rear until it is in transport position Hold DECK TILT lever in the down posi tion until hydraulic system works against the bottomed out Hydraulic Tilt Cylinders Approximately 2 5 seconds Hold Axle Control lever in the transport position until hydraulic system works against the fully retracted Hydraulic Axle Cylinder Approximately 2 5 seconds 13 Re check that load is properly secured If necessary unsecure the load move load slightly forward or rearward on the load bed to get correct weight distribution on king pin and the trailer axles and rese cure the load with the tie downs and winch cable 14 Shut down hydraulic power system If hydraulic engine package is installed shut down the auxiliary hydraulic power engine following manufacturers operating instructions Assure maintenance schedule is up to date and semi trailer is ready to be pulled Table Of Contents CAUTION In Loading Or Unloading Position The Approach Plate Should Be Resting On The Ground And The Undercarriage Fully Forward WARNING Always Use Low Load Angle To Load And Unload Powered Cargo Equipment CAUTION Do Not Allow The Back Axle Of The Trailer To Leave The Ground Failure To Do This May Result In Damage To The Semi Trailer CAUTION Tandem Axle Semi Trailer Maximum Concentrated Load In A 52 500 Ibs In 16 Triple Axle Semi Trailer Maximum Concentra
12. 2 The X FORCE Series hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer features a king pin hitch system for use with tractor truck fifth wheels Make sure the truck fifth wheel is in the proper location so that the gooseneck can be properly detached and reattached to the trailer bed 3 Park truck and trailer in a straight line and on as level ground as possible Detach Trailer 4 Engage hydraulic system Start the hydraulic system so that oil is flowing to the gooseneck If your trailer has a pony motor option start the pony motor according to the instructions on the pony motor decal 5 Disconnect air and electrical lines from the gooseneck to the trailer deck roll up and put them in their storage area Storage area located at the front of the trailer deck near the front ramp 6 Using the hydraulic control levers located on the driver s side of the neck raise gooseneck until load blocks can be rotated back Stand Clear When Lowering The Gooseneck To The Ground Failure To Do So May Result In Severe Injury 7 Using the hydraulic control levers located on the driver s side of the neck lower the gooseneck to the When Detaching Gooseneck ground Continue lowering From Trailer The Operator gooseneck until there is approxi MUST Maintain 1 4 Approx mately 1 4 gap below the bottom of Gap Above And Below The the load pin and load plate Load Pin Do Not Lower Too Far Failure To Maintain Gap Will Gause Damage
13. 9 Install Reel Holder pins 10 Raise reel loader using remote pendant 11 Lock spring loaded Lock Pins ensure pins are properly locked before use Installing 12 removable hand brake if i 1 Locate hand brake storage area and remove 2 Remove Reel Holder pin on passenger side of reel trailer 3 Locate hand brake at appropriate level ensuring that brake pads are positioned properly on each side of disc brake 4 Install Reel Holder pin 5 Hand brake is adjusted using manual wheel Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 1 Ensure hand brake is open to allow reel to spin freely 2 Start gas engine power unit Be sure to check engine oil before use Shut fuel off when engine is not in use CAUTION The Engine Enclosure Cover MUST Open During Normal Operation To Provide Access To The Controls And Proper Ventilation For The Engine 3 Move Power Reel Arm into place using Reel Arm valve Note Speed of Reel Arm can be adjusted via Flow Control lever located on side of valve block 4 Power Reel Tire should be slightly compressed against reel to ensure power drive grips properly 5 Close Flow Control lever Z WARNING Not closing the Flow Control valve prior to actuating the Power Reel can lead to unsafe reel speed conditions 6 Engage Power Reel valve 7 Actuate Flow Control lever to open position slowly to desired reel speed
14. Check that the locking lever is in the lock position e Check that the safety catch is in position over locking lever On some fifth wheels the catch must be put in place by hand f the coupling isn t right don t drive the coupled unit fix before use 13 Connect the Electrical Cord and Check Air Lines e Plug the electrical cord into the trailer and fasten the safety catch e Check both air lines and electrical lines for signs of damage e Make sure air and electrical lines will not hit any moving parts of vehicle 14 Raise Front Trailer Supports Landing Gear e Use low gear range if equipped to begin raising the landing gear Once free of weight switch to the high gear range e Raise the landing gear all the way up and secure the crank handle safely e When full weight of trailer is resting on tractor Check for enough clearance between rear of tractor frame and landing gear When tractor turns sharply it must not hit landing gear Check that there is enough clearance between the top of the tractor tires and the nose of the trailer A WARNING IF YOUR TRAILER IS TOO LOW IN THE FRONT HAS LOW TIRE PRESSURE OR IS LOADED HEAVY IN THE REAR IT CAN CAUSE SWAYING Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents U ling Tractor Trail Following these steps will help the user to uncouple safely 1 Position Rig e Make sure the surface of the parking area can support the weight of the trailer e H
15. LEFT BRAKE SHOWN IN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE LEFT BRAKE W HARDWARE PACKAGED RIGHT BRAKE W HARDWARE PACKAGED Replacement Parts Description MAGNET KIT GREEN WIRE GENUINE DEXTER W PROTECTIVE WIRE SLEEVE ACTUATING ARM LEFT HAND ACTUATING ARM RIGHT HAND SHOE amp LINING ONE WHEEL SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRINGS SHOE RETURN SPRINGS QTY 2 ADJUSTER SPRINGS ADJUSTER ADJUSTER DUST PLUG PKG OF 4 MAGNET RETAINER CLIP FOR OVAL MAGNET PKG OF 4 Table Of Contents 558 N Lon Hydraulic Brake Assembly Dexter 10 x 2 1 4 3500 Axles Single Servo 10 x 2 1 4 Hydraulic Brake Assemblies Single Servo Capacity 3 500 Ibs pair Choose from Standard Single Servo or Free backing versions Part No Description 18787 RIGHT DEMCO DICO 8 LEFT DEMCO DICO 40715 RIGHT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEMCO DICO SHOWN IN PHOTO 40716 _ LEFT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEMCO DICO Replacement Parts Part No Description 04 120 SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL BPO4 23 SHOE AND LINING WHEEL DEXTER FREE BACKING 7 105 SHOE RETURN SPRINGS SHOE RETURN SPRING SET DEXTER FREE BACKING 3 8 110 ADJUSTER SPRING ATWOOD BP 0 050 ADJUSTER ATWOOD BP 0 220 ADJUSTER DUST PLUG ALL PKG OF 4 BP 7 020 WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Electric Brake Assembly Dexter 12 2 60002
16. Set the jack down on the board by pulling out on the quick release lever and making sure it is securely locked 5 Remove the chains from the tow vehicle Remove Breakaway lanyard from tow vehicle 6 Unplug the electrical connection and place on the trailer Do not let it hang to the ground 7 If equipped remove the air brake couplers and secure into place on the trailer Do not let them hang on the ground Soil contamination is the most common cause of air brake valve failure 8 Disconnect the coupler hitch 9 Turn the handle on the jack to raise the tongue of the trailer off of the tow vehicle Do not crank up too hard at end of travel A CAUTION Once jack is all the way up or down DO NOT TORQUE this could damage the interior components of the jack and reduce the capacity and safety of the jack 10 Check that all trailer parts are not connected and are clear of the tow vehicle 11 Perform any necessary maintenance cleaning or repairs before storing Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents m m 888184 ait 8 1 JU 1 IC gooseneck coupler installs onto gooseneck that is pre installed on the bed of the tow vehicle The gooseneck ball installed on the tow vehicle must be properly rated for size and weight of the trailer Check load ratings for size and weight of your trailer the gooseneck ball on the tow vehicle must meet or exceed the trailers ratings
17. The pressure gauge is usually located on the right of the tank This applies to both the IT Series and Deck Over Tilt trailers If Equipped By pressurizing the hydraulic oil any voids or air pockets in the system can be eliminated The pressure has little effect on the tilting of the deck Avoiding air pockets in the system allows you PSI Pressure to lock the tilt bed in the tilted position without the tilt bed drifting upward or downward Gauge Changing Fluid It is recommended to change fluid every two years Depending on climate the fluid may get moisture in it If this hap pens the fluid will have a milky white look to it Change the fluid prior to the two year schedule if this occurs to prevent damage and or corrosion 1 To change the fluid remove the plug on the base of the tank and disconnect hoses from the cylinder s and allow them to drain 2 Once the tank hoses and cylinder have drained reconnect hoses to the cylinder s and replace the plug on the tank 3 Fill the tank with Dextron ATF automatic transmission fluid e IT Series 10 quarts 2 1 2 gallons Dextron ATF e Deck Over Tilt 12 quarts 3 gallons Dextron ATF Bleeding Tank amp Lines The Pressurized Hydraulic System is a self bleeding system As the bed lowers and raises it works the air out of the lines It is suggested to walk the tilt deck down and up 3 4 times to bleed the lines sufficiently Grease Zerks All grease zerks on your trailer sho
18. are fold up ramps with spring assist Equipment tie downs are located on the trailer Equipment should be fastened securely to the trailer before transporting See equipment manufacturer and or Standard Drop Deck Ramps Department of Transportation D O T for recommendations on proper tie down procedures m ET o Le rad r E 4 gt D ring Drop Decks D ring Heavy Deck Over Stake Pocket Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Preventative Maintenance Regular preventative maintenance items outlined in this section may be repeated and reinforced to extend the life of your trailer Check your packet for additional maintenance items on your trailer Gooseneck Hitch Before each tow the gooseneck coupler and the gooseneck ball need a thin layer of automotive grease to reduce wear and insure proper operation Replace any parts immediately if they show wear corrosion or if the parts are not in proper working order If the gooseneck coupler or ball need to be replaced be sure to replace it with the correct load rating Wheel Bolts Check the torque after the first 50 miles and again at 100 miles Then at a minimum of every one thousand miles make sure they are tight It is extremely important to apply and maintain the proper wheel mounting torque on your trailer axle If you are replacing a wheel it is important that the wheels tires and axl
19. 1 13 Apply release trailer brakes listen for sound of trailer brakes being applied and released You should hear the brakes move when applied and air escape when the brakes are released Check air brake system pressure gauge for signs of major air loss e When you are sure the trailer brakes are working start engine e Make sure air pressure is up to normal 8 Lock Trailer Brakes e Pull out the air supply knob or move the tractor protection valve control from normal to emergency 9 Back Under Trailer e Use lowest reverse gear e Back tractor slowly under trailer to avoid hitting the King Pin too hard e Stop when the King Pin is locked into the fifth wheel 10 Check Connection for Security e Raise trailer landing gear slightly off ground e Pull tractor gently forward while the trailer brakes are still locked onto the tractor 11 Secure Vehicle e Put transmission in neutral e Put parking brakes on e Shut off engine and take key out of ignition so that tractor can not be moved while you are under it 12 Inspect Coupling use a flashlight if necessary e Make sure there is space between upper and lower fifth wheel If there is space something is wrong King Pin may be on top of closed fifth wheel jaws trailer would come loose very easily Go under trailer and look into the back of the fifth wheel Make sure the fifth wheel jaws have closed around the shank of the King Pin
20. 8 To stop Power reel actuate Flow Control lever to closed position and close Power Reel valve Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Telescoping Tongue 1 extend the Telescoping Tongue remove the tongue Block trailer tires with wheel chocks to prevent the trailer from moving 2 Drive tow vehicle ahead slowly to extend the telescoping tongue Do Not Over Extend Tongue Overextending tongue could damage tow vehicle and or cause possible injury 3 After the Telescoping tongue is fully extended place tongue pin in place to prevent it from retracting while in use Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 L Equipment on a Trailer equipped the loading ramps are located on the rear of the trailer ramps pivot to the ground and can be moved from side to side to fit the width of the equipment you are loading The ramps should be returned to the upright position before transporting Operator And Others Stand Clear Of Ramps When Lowering And Raising Failure Do So Could Lead To Serious w Injury Death Stand At The Side Of The Trailer When In Use Each model has a different method for holding the ramps in an upright transport position On Drop Deck trailers remove the locking mechanism to lower the ramp and after ramp is in the raised position reattach locking mechanism On Deck Over trailers if equipped
21. DAMAGE TO YOUR TRAILER AND OR EQUIPMENT Air Ramp Switch PINCH AREA Keep clear during operation NOTICE LOADING MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AIR BAG WILL HOLD UP TO 7 000 LBS 48 FROM THE FRONT OF THE BULKHEAD BEFORE THE PRESSURE RELIEF IS SET OFF Deck Tilt Switch amp Tilt Lock Switch 6 Switch deck tilt switch to up This will inflate deck tilt bags and slowly raise the deck for loading 7 Load equipment by driving up the center of the deck Set brakes and turn off equipment Secure 1st piece of equipment if loading a second Load second piece of equipment at this time if needed AN NOTICE 8 Switch deck tilt switch to down Stay clear of deck and hitch area LOAD MUST BE CENTERED ON DECK TO ENSURE 9 Switch deck lock valve to lock position LEVEL LOADING SURFACE 10 Switch ramp valve to up position Ramps will slowly raise into position 11 Replace ramp hold up bars on ramps 12 Properly secure load Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Uni lina Trail 1 Park truck and trailer straight on a firm level spot and apply truck s parking brake and chock trailer wheels Do not apply trailer parking brakes to retain air pressure in trailer supply line 2 Check that the area around the trailer is clear of personnel and obstructions 3 If equipped with ramps remove ramp hold up bars from ramps Stay clear of area behind ramps 4 Switch ramp valve to down position Ramps will slowly lower
22. Inflate tires to mfg s PRESSURE specifications TIRE CONDITION Inspect for cuts wear bulging etc Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 LT s 7 wr a 4 w _ 28 7200 9700 4 Spring Suspension Series 121 oa mti n M 1 a a 0 e m 11 wawa piwas as T p s RR 4 0 ae a w 1 8 e ww uw LORD gt tee t 2 Ir 2 bM daa m x x m 4 700 777 009 4 s s 4 T ur m s ee n sss tss ac x ay T v mR a OE D ss COTES Les os Ste rs Tuma 2 r a O amas 1 t rr F F ON TR RR TO LA sii s 4 wu rs sr 2 i a s CITT ET sar so EN BAIT C Ira 45 4 w w ri 1 m bist a k m
23. MAGNET RETAINER CLIP QTY 4 Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Dexter 12 1 4 4 Duo Servo Hydraulic 10K Dexter 12 1 4 x 4 Duo Servo Hydraulic Brake Assemblies Part No Part No 8 04 340 BP04 350 8 150 BPI0 135 0 160 BF 13 033 BP 18 01 54 33 Description LEFT SHOWN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE DEXTER AXLE Replacement Parts Description SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL LEFT HAND SHOE LINING ONE WHEEL RIGHT HAND RETUR E Ia ADJUSTER SPRING OLD STYLE ADJUSTER LEVER AND SPRING LEFT HAND OLD STYLE ADJUSTER KIT FOR FORWARD 5ELF ADJUST BRAKES RH ADJUSTER CABLE AND RETAINER BEFORE 1987 1996 14 LONG i Tn BLEEDER SCREW 4 CYLINDER PUSH ROD Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Parts Information For Deck Over Trailers DEXTER 12 1 4 X 5 ELECTRIC 12K amp 15K ELECTRIC BRAKE Part 306 BPOI 31 I 47 123 36 47 123 35 4 365 4 375 7 455 2 190 195 BPO8 155 BPI0 136 10 146 2 BP19 005 Electric Brake Assemblies Cast Backing Plate Description LEFT BRAKE 7 BOLT 12K BLACK WIRE SHOWN IN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE 7 BOLT 12K BLACK WIRE LEFT BRAKE 7 BOLT 15K BLUE WIRE RIGHT BRAKE 7 BOLT 15K BLUE WIRE Replacement Parts Description SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL LEFT HAND
24. SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL RIGHT HAND INT SHOE RETURN SPRING ADJUSTER SPRING OLD STYLE ADJUSTER LEVER AND SPRING LEFT HAND OLD STYLE ADJUSTER LEVER AND SPRING RIGHT HAND OLD STYLE ADJUSTER KIT FOR FORWARD SELF ADJUST BRAKES LH ADJUSTER KIT FOR FORWARD SELF ADJUST BRAKES RH ADJUSTER CABLE AND RETAINER BEFORE 1987 1996 147 LONG BRAKE DUST SHIELD 7 BOLT 1 METAL WHEEL CYLINDER REBUILD KIT 1 250 BORE BLEEDER SCREW QTY 4 CYLINDER PUSH ROD PISTON STOP BAR AFTER 1987 Table Of Contents DEXTER Felling Trailers 6 1 13 DEXTER 12 1 4 5 DUO SERVO HYDRAULIC 12K 15K HYDRAULIC BRAKE 8 DEXTER 12 1 4 X 5 DUO SERVO HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSEMBLIES e CAPACITY 12 000 amp 15 000 LBS PER PAIR e REDESIGNED WITH FORWARD ADJUST FEATURE IN 1997 Part No Part No 4 380 BP04 390 6 235 240 8 150 0 5 10 145 BPI0 150 BPI0 160 3 033 5 190 6 050 K71 082 00 5 8 01 54 33 34 62 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Description LEFT BRAKE 12K SHOWN IN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE 12K Hele Baie S RIGID BRAS ok DEXTER Replacement Parts Description SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL LEFT HAND SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL RIGHT HAND SHOE HOLD DOWN KIT SHOE RETURN SPRING ADJUSTER SPRING ADJUSTER LEVER AND SPRING LEFT HAND ADJUSTER LEVER AND SP
25. To The Trailer Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Detach Trailer 8 Lower the gooseneck lifting arm to the truck frame using the front hydraulic control lever Lower it only to touch the frame enough to support the gooseneck 9 Pull Safety Lock Pin Handle out and rotate to rest on web A WARNING Stand Clear Of Latch Block Position Arm When Operating Air Release Failure To Do So May Result Severe Injury 10 Pull latch release Air Valve out to rotate and unlock latch 11 Slowly drive forward and adjust the lift arm accordingly so the gooseneck load plates clear the ground by 1 to 1 5 but do not drag on the ground 12 Flip down the front ramps and carefully load or unload the equipment Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Attaching Gooseneck Trailer 1 Adjust the gooseneck lift arm so that the load plate is approximately 1 1 2 above the ground Do this by lifting or lowering the gooseneck with the gooseneck lifting arm hydraulics control located on the driver s side of the neck 2 Push latch Air Valve in to reset latch located OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on the front driver s side of the deck To Release To Re engage 1 Pull out and rotate Lock Pin hana 1 Push in Valve allow spring In to rest outside of web rotate latch block 2 Pull out Ax Valve to unlock taich 2 neck 10 mun deck 3 Drive Forward
26. Trailers know how we can be of service now and in the future Thanks again and best wishes Felling Trailers Quality Craftsmanship and Pride 1525 Main Street South Sauk Centre MN 56378 Office 320 352 5239 1 800 245 2809 Fax 320 352 5230 www felling com trailers felling com Felling Trailers Inc Felling Trailers Owner s Manual Table of Contents Click on Heading to Navigate to Specified Pages amp Sal ly 1 2 REPORTING SAFETY 0 6 Driver s Pre Tip Inspection 4 5 Coupling amp Uncoupling Your Trailer Coupling Drop Deck amp Deck Over 6 7 Uncoupling Drop Deck amp Deck Over Trailers 8 Coupling GOOSENECK Trailers 9 10 Uncoupling Gooseneck Trailers 10 Inspection after hook up 11 Hydraulic Dump Hoist Operation 12 Tilt Trailer mmm EIL RR 13 LT 14 Deck Over Hydraulic Tilts
27. VEHICLE 6 Round TM Plug Says Trailer Wired Function Yellow LT Yellow LT Left Turn Stop Green RT Green RT Right Turn Stop a Blue S Blue S Electric Brake White GD White GD Ground Brown TM Brown TM Tail Marker Black A Black A Auxiliary 4 Flat White Ground Green Brown Tail Marker Yellow Left Turn brown Green Risht Turn White TRAILER TOW VEHICLE White White 1 Semi Plus Says Trailer Wired Function Yellow Yellow Left Turn Black Green Green Right Turn Brown Brown Tail Marker White White Common Ground Red Red Stop Yellow Black Black ID amp Marker Blue Blue ABS Elec Brakes Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Felling Trailers Parts Manual Drop Deck amp Deck Over Supplement Table of Contents Drop Deck Trailers ENT 69 80 Bie 8e INI EE ESC IG aic TTE RTT 81 85 86 Felling Trailers Parts Department 1 800 245 2809 or go online to Ta 7 TrailerPart com 1 866 335 5464 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Parts Information Drop Deck Trailers 5 Bolt 4 5 4 75 5 5 5 Bolt Circle Fits 84 Spindle 168149 Inner L44649 Outer Bearings Capacity of 1 750 lbs per each Available in Standard or E Z Lube Application Used on Dexter and most 3 500 Ib axles e Drum Size 10 2 1 4 4 Different Bolt Patterns Part 8454 6 84546UC3 EZ 84
28. and stays ON The lights brake lights and turn signals are located on the rear of the trailer After installing the trailer to the vehicle always check for proper operation of all the lights Breakaway Switch Testing for Drop Deck Deck Over Trailers In the event that the trailer would become disconnected a breakaway switch comes pre installed on your electric brake trailer disconnected will apply brakes on the trailer The cable needs to be fastened to the tow vehicles frame securely when transporting Be certain the cable has no strain or restrictions and will not be restricted in case of trailer breakaway 1 Visually inspect the breakaway system for broken or missing parts before towing the trailer 2 To test the breakaway brake battery remove the pull pin from the switch and attempt to pull the trailer forward You should feel the trailer resisting being towed but the wheels will not necessarily be locked If the brakes do not function do not tow the trailer until brakes or battery are repaired 3 Immediately replace the pull pin The breakaway system battery discharges rapidly when the pull pin is removed Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Hydraulic Dump Hoi ration Hydraulic Hoist Operation If equipped 1 Open Dump Gate and secure to trailer may vary depending on dump gate that trailer is equipped with prior to raising hydraulic hoist Doing so will prevent
29. bed will float upward into the transport position When the trailer bed is empty manually raise the trailer bed into transport position by walking from the back to the front of the trailer bed Large tilt trailers require a fair amount of effort to tilt the deck up and down One person s body weight may not be enough to tilt the deck alone in all cases The trailer bed will then float up into transport position secure latch 4 Secure all equipment to trailer bed Z WARNING When raising lowering or latching the tilt bed keep hands away from the Area indi cated by the Area decal Failure to do so could result in injury or death PINCH AREA Keep clear during operation Loading Multiple Pieces of Equipment Tilt Latch B Bar Hook Located Under Tilt Bed CIT Series Trailers If Equipped With Hydraulic Lock Valve 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 from the Loading One Piece of Equipment 2 Once the trailer bed is lowered to the ground push the Hydraulic Lock Valve to prevent the trailer bed from floating upward into transport position while loading multiple pieces of equipment 3 Load and secure your equipment onto the trailer bed 4 Once all pieces of equipment have been loaded and secured to the trailer release the Hydraulic Lock Valve to allow the trailer bed to float upward into transport position When the trailer bed is empty manually raise the trailer bed into transport position by
30. can decrease safety and lead to trailer damage A WARNING TOO RAPID OF A TILT RATE CAN DECREASE SAFETY AND LEAD TO TRAILER AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE 6 Load your equipment onto the bed As your equipment moves on the tilt bed it will gradually tilt into the transport position 7 Move tilt lock switch to the lock position On 40 2 50 3 move the deck tilt switch to the deflate position 8 Secure the equipment to the trailer Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Deck Over Tilt Trailer ration Air tem Loading procedures for the Felling Air Tilt smd m 1 Park truck and trailer straight on a firm level spot and apply truck s parking brake and chock trailer wheels Do not apply trailer parking brakes to retain air pressure in trailer supply line 2 Check that the area around the trailer is clear of personnel and obstructions 3 If equipped with ramps remove ramp hold up bars Operator And Others Stand from ramps Stay clear of area behind ramps Clear Of Ramps When Lowering And Raising Failure To Do So Could Lead To Serious Injury Or Death Stand At The 4 Switch ramp valve to down position located at rear of trailer Ramps will slowly lower into position 5 Switch deck lock valve from lock to unlock position located on the front of the trailer Z WARNING OPERATORS MUST RELEASE TILT LOCK PRIOR TO LOADING UNLOADING FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN
31. de scribes the following items e Tire labeling including a description and explanation of each marking on the tires and information about the DOT Tire Identification Number TIN e Recommended tire inflation pressure including a description and explanation of A Cold inflation pressure B Vehicle Placard and location on the vehicle C Adverse safety consequences of under inflation including tire failure D Measuring and adjusting air pressure for proper inflation e Tire Care including maintenance and safety practices e Vehicle load limits including a description and explanation of the following items A Locating and understanding the load limit information total load capacity and cargo capacity B Calculating total and cargo capacities with varying loading configurations including quantitative examples showing illustrating how the vehicles cargo capacity decreases as combined number and size of cargo increases This item is also discussed in Section 3 C Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capabilities D Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping on tires Table Of Contents 1 1 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Trailer Determining the load limits of a trailer includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone On all Felling Trailers there is a Federal certification VIN label that is located on the forward half of the left
32. flanges Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire excluding elevations due to labeling decoration or protective bands Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall Special Trailer ST tire The ST is an indication the tire is for trailer use only Test rim The on which a tire is fitted for testing and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially around a tire Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass Treadwear indicators TWI The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degree of wear of the tread Vehicle capacity weight The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distrib uting to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by distrib uting to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and normal occupant weight distribute
33. into position 5 Check that the parking brake is set on the equipment that is being hauled Remove load securement 6 Switch deck lock valve from lock to unlock position 7 Switch deck tilt switch to up This will slowly raise the deck for unloading Depending on load distribution the deck may not fully raise until you proceed to step 8 To prevent damage to trailer deck lock must be disengaged and deck tilt bags must be inflated prior to unloading 8 Begin to slowly unload first piece of equipment The deck should tilt well before the equipment is close to the end of the beavertail If it does not tilt move equipment forward and check that deck lock is releasing Unload second piece of equipment 9 Switch deck tilt switch to down Stay clear of deck and hitch area 10 Switch deck lock valve to lock position 11 Switch ramp valve to up position Ramps will slowly raise into position 12 Replace ramp hold up bars on ramps Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents rized Maintenance If Pressurized Tank DANGER CONTENTS UNDER AMAT PRESSURE MAXIMUM 50 5 1 Pressurized Tank on Series Pressurized Tank on Deck Over Tilts The pressurized tank keeps the hydraulic fluid equal around the cylinder s to keep the deck from slamming up down Tank pressure should be kept between 15 20 BS I The maximum pounds per square inch should be no more than 50 P S I
34. only Deck Over Trailers If the ABS indicator lamp comes on and stays on when you apply the brakes to a moving vehicle the trailer ABS is not working properly The ABS must be serviced as soon as possible upon completion of your trip to ensure full anti lock braking capability The service brakes will still function properly if the ABS light is on Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Felling Trailers Inc NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you your dealer or Felling Trailers Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to U S Department of Transportation NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Vehicle Safety Hotline or online at http www safercar gov Upon request we will furnish any additional or more detailed maintenance and operationa
35. or damaged bushing and broken loose or missing U bolts or other axle mounting parts e The mounts should be checked at each point where they are secured to the vehicle frame and axle s Slack Adjusters amp Shock Absorbers e See that shock absorbers are secure and that there are no leaks e ook for broken loose or missing parts e he angle between the push rod and adjuster arm should be a little over 90 degrees when the brakes are released and not less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied e When pulled by hand with the brakes release the brake rod should not move more than one inch Brake Chambers Brake Hoses Lines e See that the brake chambers and brake hoses are not leaking cracked or dented and are mounted securely Drum Brake e Check for cracks dents or holes Also check for loose or missing bolts e Brake lining where visible should not be worn dangerously thin Wheels Rims e Check for damaged or bent wheels rims Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 5 eThe following items MUST be inspected on every tire Tread Depth Check for a minimum tread depth 4 32 on steering axle tires 2 32 on all other tires Tire Condition Check that tread is evenly worn and look for cuts or other damage to tread or side walls Valve caps and stems should no be missing broken or damaged Tire Inflation Check for proper inflation by using a tire gauge or by striking tires with a mallet or simila
36. product manufactured by FAZLIWG Trailers Inc without their prior knowledge and consent will void manufacturers warranty his warranty does not expand enlarge upon or alter in any way the warranties provided by the original manufacturers and suppliers of component parts and accessories All other warranties if any extended by the makers and suppliers of component parts accessories or other goods included in the manufacture of FEZL WVG Trailers Inc s productwillbe assigned if contractually permitted to the purchaser This warranty excludes such parts or accessories which are not defective but may wear out and have to be replaced during the warranty period including but not limited to normal wear items light bulbs paint brake lining brake drums decking and the like Tire Warranties are expressly excluded from FELLING Trailers Inc warranty herein Purchaser is expected to pay for all repairs or replacement costs including any applicable freight in connection with this agreement including sales and other taxes immediately upon completion of work performed The warranty claim will be reviewed 22276 Trailers Inc or the applicable vendor If found to be covered by the said warranty and within the specified warranty time frame the customer would receive reimbursement of all or partial fees previously paid not including freight charges LIMITED OF LIABILITY 222 6 Trailers Inc shall not be liable to purchaser for any incidental
37. so far to the rear that the approach plate is lifted off the ground when center of gravity of semi trailer and load is behind center of undercarriage Never allow wheels to leave the ground while the trailer is tilted 13 After the trailer is fully tilted and the undercarriage is as far back as possible without lifting the approach plate off the ground fully lower bed tilt angle 14 With bed tilt angle fully lowered move undercarriage rearward to transport position Hold Deck Tilt lever in the down position until hydraulic system works against the bottomed out Hydraulic Tilt Cylinders Approximately 2 5 seconds Hold Axle Control lever in the transport position until hydraulic system works against the fully extended Hydraulic Axle Cylinder Approximately 2 5 seconds 15 Reel in winch cable and secure hook on upper deck 16 Shut down hydraulic power system If hydraulic engine package is installed shut down the auxiliary hydraulic power engine following manufacturer s operating instructions Table Of Contents TRAILERS 1 4 2 1 4 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM FUNCTION WEEKLY EVERY 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS REQUIRED mus 3 000 MILES 12 MILES 000 MILES WHEEL 0 at 50 miles LIGHTS Inspect and test that they are operational WIRING amp CONNEC TIONS HUB Inspect lubricate amp when needed replace WHEEL BEARINGS amp Inspect for corrosion or wear CUP Clean amp repac
38. so load securing devices can be removed Remove safety secure devices Take tension off winch cable and remove winch cable Power load off the trailer WARNING When Removing Load Insure That The Load Is Steering Straight So It Does Not Maneuver Off The Side Of The Semi Trailer Failure To Do So Could Result In Damage To Equipment Injury Or Death 10 If powered load is secured to both upper and lower deck attention is required before tilting the trailer Adjust load securing devices to allow semi trailer to tilt and sufficiently secure load from movement while semi trailer is tilted to low load angle before tilting the semi trailer 11 Before returning the semi trailer to transport position insure that there is sufficient distance between the load and the rear of the semi trailer so that the semi trailer does not hit the load when being folded back to transport position Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 CAUTION Before Returning The Semi Trailer To Transport Position Insure That There Is Sufficient Distance Between The Load And The Rear Of The Semi Trailer Failure To Do So May Result In Damage To The Semi Trailer And Or Load 12 Using the Deck Tilt lever and Axle Control lever alternate between tilting the front of the bed up to full tilt position and moving undercarriage to the rear as trailer wheels become unloaded Keep part of the load on the wheels and part on the approach plate Never move undercar riage
39. to get proper weight distribution on kingpin and secured with appropriate load tie downs Do Not Allow The Back Semi Trailer Axle To Leave The Ground Failure To Do So May Result In Dam 5 Using the Axle Control lever move undercarriage forward five to eight age To The Semi Trailer feet or just behind the center of gravity of the loaded semi trailer This is to insure that the trailer does not rock back Actual center of gravity will relocate to the rear as the trailer is tilted up CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW THE BACK SEMI TRAILER AXLE LEAVE THE GROUND THIS WAR N G RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SEMI TRAILER 6 Using the Deck Tilt lever raise the front of bed up to full tilt position Mes Angle To Load And Unload reeling out winch cable as needed to keeps light tension on the cable owered Gargo Equipment 7 If the approach plate has not touched the ground move the undercar riage forward until the approach plate touches the ground and starts supporting the trailer Then alternate between moving the undercarriage forward while lowering the tilt angle and reeling in the winch cable The object is to keep part of the weight on the approach plate and part of the weight on the wheels while lowering the tilt angle and keeping slight tension on the winch cable Always use low load angle to unload powered cargo To achieve low load angle the undercarriage has to be all the way forward The maximum load angle is only inte
40. type of vehicle tire manufacturers list the maximum permissible inflation pressure on the tire sidewall This number is the highest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions 6 Checking Tire Pressure It is important to check your vehicle s tire pressure at least once a month for the following reasons e Most tires may naturally lose air over time e Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking e With radial tires it is usually not possible to determine underinflation by visual inspection For convenience purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in your vehicle Gauges can be purchased at tire dealer ships auto supply stores and other retail outlets The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature Rather a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at least three hours When you drive your tires get warmer causing the air pressure within them to increase Therefore to get an accurate tire pressure read ing you must measure tire pressure when the tires are cold or compensate for the extra pressure in warm tires 7 Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure e Step 1 Locate the recommended tire pressure on the vehicle s tire information placard certification label or i
41. values which are noted Son OILED DRY 1 1 8 7 9600 9700 Rocker Bolt 590 Ib ft 790 Ib ft 1 14 or 1 8 9700 Radius Rod Bolt 540 Ib ft 720 Ib ft 7 8 14 Axle U Bolts 8 9600 Radius Rod Bolt 350 Ib ft 470 3 4 16 Axle U Bolts 310 Ib ft 420 Ib ft 5 8 18 Radius Rod Clamp Bolt 130 Ib ft 170 lb ft 5 8 18 Spring Retainer Bolt 35 Ib ft 50 Ib ft HUTCH Hutchens Industries Inc Box 1427 Springfield Missouri 65801 1427 Toll Free 1 800 654 8824 Hutchens Torque Decal Part No 16086 01 This decal should be installed on the side of the trailer in a visible location Decals be obtained free of charge by contacting Hutchens Industries Inc Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Now let s look closely at the maintenance requirements for each of the suspension s main component groups Axle Clamp Group and Springs 1 Check the torque on the U bolt nuts by alternately tightening opposing corners of the clamp assembly See Figure 1 a When using 7 8 14 U bolts the nuts should be torqued to a dry level of 470 Ib ft b When using 3 4 16 U bolts the nuts should torqued to a dry level of 420 Ib ft Fig 1 Ist 2nd N Move to opposite corner Always carefully inspect the spring and axle clamp components for any signs of wear or cracks and replace if visible wear or cracks are present Radius Rods 2 The 1 14 radius rod attachment bolts at the hangers and spring seats sho
42. vehicle s frame This adjustment maximizes the life of your tires These adjustments require special equipment and should be performed by a qualified technician 11 Tire Repair The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that surrounds the puncture hole Punctures through the tread can be repaired if they are not too large but punctures to the side wall should not be repaired Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected before being plugged and patched 12 Tire Fundamentals Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standard ized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 safety standard certification and in case of a recall 12 1 1 1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires Please refer to the diagram below Aim diameter code Radial Ratio of height to width aspect ratio Load index amp Nominal width of I speed symbol tire in millimeters 2 15 ba Bor tie gt 5 954 identification number Lg Ts Severe snow QUU T conditions Passenger car tire ag ut 273 1 423 1 permissable Inflation pressure composition and materials u
43. 54 6UC3 EZ 9454 6 84556 845570 3 420 812 1214649 F Description COMPLETE DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 5 BOLT CIRCLE COMPLETE E Z LUBE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 5 BOLT CIRCLE COMPLETE E Z LUBE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 4 75 BOLT CIRCLE HUB AND DRUM ONLY 4 75 BOLT CIRCLE HUB AND DRUM ONLY 5 BOLT CIRCLE COMPLETE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 5 5 BOLT CIRCLE INNER BEARING OUTER BEARING GREASE SEAL 2 565 0 0 1 719 LD SINGLE LIP GREASE SEAL 2 565 OD 1 719 1 0 FOR E Z LUBE DOUBLE LIP GREASE CAP PLUG FOR E Z LUBE DRIVE IN STUD 1 2 DIAMETER DEXTER AXLE Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 6 Bolt 5 5 Bolt Circle 42656UC3 42656UC3 EZ 42656 25580 5245 42385 10 10 45896 7 22 165995 Fits Dexter 5 200 Ib and 6 000 Ib Axles 42 Spindle 25580 Inner 15123 Outer Bearings Capacity of 3 000 16 per each For Spindles requiring a 2 8 or 2 14 D Grease Seal Drum Size 12 2 Description COMPLETE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY W 2 1 4 1 0 SEAL COMPLETE E Z LUBE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY 1 4 I D SEAL dem LIBE HUP HUB AND DRUM ONLY INNER BEARING OUTER RACE GREASE SEAL 3 376 OD 2 25 LD SINGLE LIP GREASE SEAL 3 376 OD 2 125 110 FOR EZ LUBE DOUBLE LIP GREASE 2 44 313 DRIVE IN DRIVE IN STUD 1 2 DIA X I 13 16 LONG DRIVE IN STUD 1 2 DIA X 2 1 2 LONG DEXTER AXLE Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 T
44. AXLE THUS APPLYING LOAD TO TRACTOR 8 Winch or drive the load onto the semi trailer Insure that the load is steering straight upon to the semi trailer and does not maneuver off the side of the semi trailer Continue until load center of gravity is just ahead of the axles if possible The load should never place more weight on the kingpin than on the rear axles during loading and unloading 9 Securely tie down the load and attach the winch cable to the front of the load if it is not already attached Reel in winch cable until it be comes tight Winch cable serves as a safety tie down incase load tie down fails but is not to replace tie downs 10 To adjust trailer to a transport position alternate between tilting the front of the bed up toward full tilt position and moving the undercar riage rearward until the center of gravity of the trailer load is ahead of the center of the undercarriage Keep part of the load on the wheels and part on the approach plate Reel winch out as needed to keeps light tension on the cable Never move the undercarriage so far to the rear that the approach plate is lifted off the ground 11 When the center of gravity of the trailer and load is in front of the undercarriage or when the trailer is in full tilt and the undercarriage as far back as possible without lifting the approach plate off the ground fully lower the tilt angle Reel in the winch cable as needed to keep slight tension on the cable
45. Begin each inspection with a review of the Hutchens torque decal shown below for the appropriate torque values for suspension fastener The oiled torque values in the first column are for new fasteners with lubricated threads When you installing new components we recommend you lubricate the threads and use the torque values in this column For mainte checks on fasteners that have been in service use the higher torque values the dry thread column It is important t you check all bolts and nuts to ensure that the recommended torque values arc being maintained You cannot rely on your visual inspection to detect loose fasteners USE A TORQUE WRENCH WARNING SAFETY ALERT 1 FOLLOW ALL TORQUE REQUIREMENTS 2 NOT USE COMPONENT WITH VISIBLY WORN OR DAMAGED THREADS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY ALERTS CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Hutchens Suspension Torque Requirements 9600 9700 Series Decal Part Number 16086 01 Rev J After an initial break in period approximately 1000 miles and at least every 4 months periodically thereafter ALL bolts and nuts should be checked to insure that recommended torque values are being maintained torque values listed for new fasteners with lubricated threads It is recommended that new installations be performed with oiled fasteners For dry threads which have been in service use the higher torque
46. Lock Handle Moveable Chain Storage Load Pin ARD EE el w M s s Locus cc t 5 Cross Box Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 TRAILER TERMINOLOGY GOOSENECK 6 x n Gooseneck Lift Arm Height shoe plate Cam Blocks Control Arm Ride Height Blocks Latch Hook King Z S Air amp Electrical a Receptacles Load Plate Under Ride Height Cam Blocks Hydraulic Control Arm Controls Weldment Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Intr ion Hydraulic D habl neck These instructions are designed to make you familiar with the operation of our product It is not intended for the pur pose of training or to replace common knowledge in operating a hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer Make sure you read these instructions completely before using the Felling X Force Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck trailer Operation Instructions 1 These decals are placed in key areas on the trailer and point out A NOTICE instructions and important safety factors in those areas Failure to IMPORTANT Read and understand all safety understand these instructions could cause serious injury decals and the operating decal prior to using the trailer
47. MPLETE amp DRUM ASSEMBLY OIL BATH 9 16 STUD 9 BOLT FLANGE 1 4 HUB amp DRUM ONLY GREASE 9 16 STUD 9 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE HUB amp DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 9 16 STUD 9 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE amp DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 9 16 STUD 4 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE E Z LUBE amp DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 9 16 STUD 4 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE HUB amp DRUM ASSEMBLY OIL BATH 5 8 CONE NUTS 9 BOLT FLANGE 00 2 HUB amp DRUM ONLY OIL BATH 5 8 STUD 4 BOLT FLANGE HUB amp DRUM ONLY GREASE 5 8 STUD 9 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE HUB 8 DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 5 8 FLG NUTS 9 BOLT FLANGE amp DRUM ONLY GREASE 5 8 STUD 4 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE EZ LUBE HUB 8 DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 5 8 FLG NUTS 4 BOLT FLANGE COMPLETE EZ LUBE HUB amp DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 5 8 CONE NUTS 4 BOLT FLANGE UNITIZED OIL SEAL 3 376 2 250 0 GREASE CAP 2 72 OD DRIVE IN FOR E Z LUBE GREASE PLUG FOR ALL 2 LUBE GREASE CAPS DRIVE IN STUD 9 16 DIAMETER 15 8 CONE WHEEL NUT 5 8 FLANGE WHEEL NUT 8 Bolt 6 5 Bolt Circle Fits Dexter 8 000 Ib Axles 25580 Inner 02475 Outer Bearings Oil Bath or E Z Lube Hub comes with 916 or 5 3 studs 4 56 Old Style or 4 75 New Style Hub Pilot Drum Size 12 14 x Available with or without ABS exciter ring installed Standard Hub Drum Part No 8 2 8 9 8 2 3 8 285 8UC3 B 8 285 9 8 285 10 3
48. NGTH ALUMINUM WHEELS AVAILABLE Replacement Parts Part No Description 8 401 5UC COMPLETE HUB ASSEMBLY BRAKE DRUM NOT INCLUDED 8 401 5 HUB ONLY INNER BEARING m ae oie k a VR 1 4 OUTER RACE UNITIZED OIL SEAL 4 50 3 125 1 0 4 A F3 UT 24 311 8 S Tur DICIS iu JF 1 k Sa mai mons 1 A a rs ud INE mI WI 1 Lis iS IE RV k b 1 i da 4 WHEEL NUT SWIVEL FLAINGE 22 1 5 16 OD HEX Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 MISCELLANEOUS AIR BRAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR AIR 5 Replacement Part Description CAMSHAFT REPAIR KIT FOR 12 1 4 DEXTER AIR BRAKES INCLUDES WASHERS SEALS amp BUSHINGS BRAKE SHOE REPAIR KIT FOR 12 1 4 DEXTER AIR BRAKES INCLUDES ROLLERS ANCHOR PINS ETC OLD STYLE 20 090 20 120 SHOE W LINING 2 PER WHEEL REQUIRED FOR 12 1 4 X 4 OLD STYLE SHOW W LINING 2 PER WHEEL REQUIRED FOR 12 1 4 X 4 DEXTER AIR BRAKE PO STYLE SHOW W LINING 2 PER WHEEL REQUIRED FOR 12 1 4 X 7 1 2 DEXTER AIR BRAKE STYLE AIR CHAMBER TYPE 24 FOR 12 1 4 X 7 1 2 AIR BRAKE Felling Trail
49. RIGGERS ARE LOADING EXTENDED FOR USE according to D O T standards Follow DOT Federal Motor Carrier 30 Regulations 6392 9 5303 100 nnd 353 102 ardea Maximum recommended width not to exceed width of trailer A ETE mw EEE w W M x Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Reel Trailer Installing Reel please note this will likely require at least 2 people for safe and proper installation A WARNING Do not operate Reel Trailer without proper safety equipment safety glasses gloves etc Failure to do so could result in injury or death 2 Remove shaft from reel holder 3 Remove collars from shaft 4 Unlock spring loaded lock pins on each side of trailer 5 Move reel into position Note In order to properly use power wind feature and hand brake reel must be aligned properly to the passenger side of trailer 6 Slide shaft through reel and install collars tight to reel and position reel between uprights Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 7 Lower loader using remote pendant Remote pendant is located inside the hydraulic system storage box on the front of the trailer Remote Pendant 8 Position reel shaft through reel at appropriate level
50. RING RIGHT HAND ADJUSTER KIT FOR FORWARD SELF ADJUST BRAKES LH ADJUSTER KIT FOR FORWARD SELF ADJUST BRAKES RH ADJUSTER CABLE AND RETAINER BEFORE 1987 1996 14 LONG BRAKE DUST SHIELD 7 BOLT I PIECE METAL WHEEL CYLINDER REBUILD KIT 12K 1 250 BORE WHEEL CYLINDER REBUILD KIT 12K 1 375 BLEEDER SCREW QTY 4 CYLINDER PUSH ROD PISTON STOP BAR AFTER 1987 Table Of Contents 8 BOLT 6 5 BOLT CIRCLE 10K GENERAL DUTY HUB GROUPS COMPLETE HUB ASSEMBLY BRAKE DRUM amp MTG BOLTS NOT INCL HUB DRUM DRUM MOUNTING BOLT INNER BEARING OUTER FACE OIL SEAL 450 OD 3 1215 1D WHEEL RETAINING RING 5 8 CONE WHEEL NUT Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 8 BOLT 6 5 BOLT CIRCLE 12K GROUP Replacement Parts Part No Description 8 2 8 COMPLETE HUB ASSEMBLY 167 165 DIAMETER WHEELS 8 2 4 8 HUB ONLY 6 amp 6 57 DIAMETER WHEELS BRAKE DRUM ONLY 5 BRAKE DRUM ONLY W ABS EXCITER RING 28682 OUTER BEARING 3920 INNER FACE 1 270 OIL CAP KIT 21 36 10 50 O RING 46 32 PLUG 7 115 DRIVE IN STUD 5 8 DIAMETER Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 8 BOLT 275 BOLT CIRCLE DUAL WHEEL 15K HUB GROUP CAPACITY OF 7 500 LBS PER EACH FITS DEXTER 15K AXLES RH amp LH SIDE DRUM SIZE 12 1 4 5 DRUM AVAILABLE WITH ABS EXCITER RING INSTALLED STD STUD LENGTH FOR USE W STEEL WHEELS LONG STUD LE
51. TER RIGHT BRAKE DEXTER LEFT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEXTER SHOWN IN PHOTO RIGHT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEXTER BRAKE Pi c oj O l BRAKE jJ O DIC CO RIGHT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEMCO DICO SHOWN IN PHOTO LEFT BRAKE FREE BACKING DEMCO DICO Replacement Parts Description SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL SHOE AND LINING ONE WHEEL RIGHT HAND DEXTER FREE BACKING SOE AND LINING ONE j j DEXTER EP MID EE VIC C SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRINGS PRIMARY SHOE RETURN SPRING SET UPPER amp LOWER DEXTER FREE BACKING QTY 3 RIN SPRING ETE SEON ER DEMCO DIC FREE BACNHNGOTY 3 SHOE RETURN SPRINGS ADJUSTER SPRING ADJUSTER DEXTER FREE BACKING DEMCO DICO BENDIX ele ADIOS r WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RIGHT HAND SINGLE SERVO WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LEFT HAND SINGLE SERVO Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Dexter 12 1 4 x 2 1 2 Electric DEXTER AXLE Dexter 12 1 4 x 2 1 2 Electric Brake Assemblies Capacity 7 200 lbs pair May 2000 this brake was redesigned New design utilizes cast braking plate Part No Description 1 265 2 270 2 275 BP04 235 4 236 4 238 6 280 6 290 190 BPO8 0 0 BP I 0 090 BPO7 185 BP19 005 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13
52. TRAILERS Highway Service Dimensional Data Tire Size Axle Size Drum amp Show Size Std tire Size 2 200 Electric 7 1 1 4 10 12 2 200 Hydraulic 7 x 1 3 4 10 12 3 500 10 x 2 1 4 13 15 6 000 12 x 2 15 16 7 000 12 x 2 16 7 200 12 1 4 2 1 2 16 8 000 12 1 4 3 3 8 16 9 000 12 1 4 x 3 3 8 16 10 000 Electric 12 1 4 x 3 3 8 16 10 000 Air 12 1 4 x 4 16 12 000 Electric 12 1 4 x 5 16 12 000 Air 12 1 4 x 5 16 15 000 Electric 12 1 4 x 5 17 5 15 000 Air 12 1 4 x 5 1 25 000 Air 12 1 4 7 1 2 17 5 25 000 Air 16 1 2 x 7 1 2 22 5 24 5 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 1 INFORMATION Effective September 151 2005 This portion of the User s Manual contains tire safety infor mation as required by 49 CFR 575 6 Section 1 1 contains Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Trailer Section 2 1 contains Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tow Vehicle Section 2 2 contains a Glossary of Tire Terminology including cold inflation pressure maximum inflation pressure recommended inflation pressure and other non technical terms Section 2 3 contains information from the NHTSA brochure entitled Tire Safety Everything Rides On It This brochure as well as the preceding subsections
53. VWR or Less Tire and Loading Information Placard Figure 1 1 1 Locate the statement The weight of cargo should nev er exceed kg or XXX Ibs on your vehicle s placard See figure 1 1 2 This figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity 3 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity The trailer s placard refers to the Tire Information Placard attached adjacent to or near the trailer s VIN Certification label at the left front of the trailer 2 Trailers over 10 000 Pounds GVWR NOTE These Trailers Are Not Required to Have a Tire Information Placard on the Vehicle 1 Determine the empty weight of your trailer by weighing the trailer using a public scale or other means This step does not have to be repeated 2 Locate the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the trailer on your trailer s VIN Certification label 3 Subtract the empty weight of your trailer from the GVWR stated on the VIN label That weight is the maximum available cargo capacity of the trailer and may not be safely exceeded 2 1 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Tow Vehicle 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX Ibs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who will be r
54. able Of Contents 8 Bolt 6 5 Bolt Circle Fits Dexter 5 200 Ib thru 7 000 axles 42 Spindle 25580 Inner 14125A Outer Bearings Capacity of 3 500 lbs per each For Spindles requiring 2 1 4 or 2 1 8 Seal Drum Size 12 x 2 Std Grease 1 2 Studs Standard Part No Description 42866UC3 COMPLETE HUB 8 DRUM ASSEMBLY W 2 1 4 SEAL PAINTED 42866 8 DRUM ONLY GREASE E Z LUBE PAINTED INNER RACE OUTER RACE GREASE CAP FOR E Z LUBE GREASE CAP PLUG FOR E Z LUBE Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 8 Bolt 6 5 Bolt Circle Fits Dexter 7 200 Ib Axles 25580 Inner 02475 Outer Bearings Oil Bath Grease or E Z Lube Hub comes with 9 16 or 5 8 studs Used on Dexter and most 3 500 axles Drum Size 12 14 x 2 1 2 In February 2000 the 7 200 Ib axle was upgraded from a 9 bolt to a 4 bolt brake flange Be sure to verify flange type before making your selection hub drums will not interchange Port 8 355 12 8 355 3 8 355 13 8 355 C3 B 393 4UC3 8 393 4UJC3 EZ 8 355 4UC3 B 8 393 5 8 355 15 8 355 150 3 8 355 5UC3 EZB 8 393 6 8 393 6UC3 EZA 8 393 6UC3 EZB 10 63 21 43 85 7 223 6 109 95188 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 COMPLETE EZ LUBE HUB amp DRUM ASSEMBLY GREASE 5 8 CONE NUTS 9 BOLT FLANGE Description 8 DRUM ONLY OIL BATH 9 16 STUD 9 BOLT FLAINGE CO
55. ailer There is one grease zerk on each side of the trailer e Axles two grease zerks on each axle e Jack s dependent on options chosen there will be one to two grease zerks located on the jack For additional maintenance of your trailer see the main Owner s Manual page 18 Weight amp Balance You are responsible for not being overloaded Definitions you should know Gross vehicle weight GVW The total weight of a single vehicle plus its load Gross combination weight GCW The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer s plus the cargo Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle plus its load Gross combination weight rating GCWR The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load Axle weight The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles Tire load The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure This rating is stated on the side of each trailer Legal Weight Limits e You must keep weights within legal limits States have maximums for GVW s GCW s and axle weights Often maximum axle weights are set by a bridge formula e Overloading can have negative effects on steering braking and speed control Overloaded trucks have to go very slow on upgrades and may gain too much speed on downgrades Stopping distance increases and Brakes may fail due to over use e Durin
56. and disengage neck 2 Rotate Lock Pin to esaa 3 nlock Position A WARNING Ireen main dack lock position Safety Lock Pin Handle MUST Remain In The Unlocked Position Out Failure Do So May Result In Severe Injury LATUR TAA 7 gt Pw 3 Back up the truck slowly until lock latches The undercarriage will self align with the trailer if not pull ahead and adjust accordingly Spring loaded Latch Position Arm will rotate up and back down to the locked position when locked A WARNING Do Not Allow Debris Between Load Plate And Front Of Trailer 4 Rotate Safety Lock Pin off web located on the front driver s side of the deck Pin should retract 3 to lock position f E tee EET TUS Ea a ea EIU riu Unlocked 5 Raise the gooseneck lift arm Shoe plate Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Attaching Gooseneck To Trailer 6 Raise the gooseneck and trailer until the Ride Height Cam Blocks can be rotated forward and E TE Always verify that BOTH positioned to the desired ride height position Ride Height Cam Blocks are engaged on the same notch ems f 7 Lower the gooseneck and trailer to transport position IMPORTANT Visually check to ma
57. at each point that you wish to measure the current draw and put the ammeter in series with this line Make sure your ammeter has sufficient capacity and note polarity to prevent damaging your ammeter NOTE If a resistor is used in the brake system it must be set to zero or bypassed completely to obtain the maximum amperage reading The amount of current draw will depend on what point you are measuring If the ammeter Is at the plug you will get the total current draw from all magnets If the ammeter is connected at one of the magnets you will measure the current draw through that magnet only Brakes How do measure brake voltage System voltage is measured at the magnets by connecting a voltmeter to the magnet lead wires at any brake This may be accomplished by using a pin probe inserted through the insulation of the wires dropping down from the chassis or by cutting the wires Voltage in the system should begin at 0 volts and as the controller bar is slowly actuated should gradually increase to about 12 volts Brakes How often should adjust my brakes It is recommended that manual adjust brakes should be adjusted 1 After the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated 2 At 3 000 mile intervals 3 or as use or performance requires Brakes My brake linings are cracked do have to replace them Usually light cracking of the surface of a brake lining can be expected under normal use This is no
58. ave tractor lined up with the trailer Pulling out at an angle can the landing gear 2 Ease Pressure on Locking Jaws e Shut off trailer air supply to lock trailer brakes e Ease pressure on fifth wheel locking jaws by backing up gently this helps release the fifth wheel locking lever e Put parking brakes on while the tractor is pushing against the King Pin This will hold the rig with pressure off the locking jaws 3 the trailer is empty lower the landing gear until it makes firm contact with the ground turn crank low gear a few extra turns this will lift some weight off the tractor Do not lift the trailer off the fifth wheel This will Make easier to unlatch the fifth wheel Make it easier to couple for the next use 4 Disconnect Air Lines and Electrical Cables e Disconnect air lines from trailer Connect air line glad hands to dummy couplers at the back of cab or couple them together e Hang electrical cable with plug down to prevent moisture from entering it e Make sure lines are supported so they won t be damaged while driving the tractor 5 Uniock Fifth Wheel e Raise release handle lock e Pull the release handle to open position e Keep legs and feet clear of the rear tractor wheels to avoid serious injury in case the vehicle moves 6 Pull Tractor Partially Clear of Trailer e Pull tractor forward until fifth wheel comes out from under the trailer e Stop with the tract
59. before removing the trailer to prevent damage to the gooseneck coupler and the tow vehicle 12 Perform any necessary maintenance cleaning or repairs before storing Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents tina The Trail Inspection Prior to operating on a roadway After attaching the trailer to the tow vehicle inspect all the following areas in addition to local state and federal regulations before using on the roadways Brakes e Brake Connections e Hitch All Lights Tail Lights Turn Lights Brake Lights Marker Lights ABS Lights Reflectors and decals e Tires Wheel Nuts Rims e Trailer tie downs and or equipment transporting is properly secured e No items are touching the ground e Coupler is closed and locked Air Brakes Testing The trailer s ABS light located on the side of the trailer indicates the status of the ABS system If the light comes ON and stays ON when you apply the brakes to moving vehicle there is an ABS malfunction It is normal for the lamp to come ON and go OFF to perform a bulb check but it should not stay ON when the vehicle is moving above 4 mph It is important not to ignore this light When a fault exists in the ABS system standard breaking returns to the affected wheel and the ABS still controls other monitored wheels This lets you complete the trip You should not ignore the light and should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible after the light comes ON
60. cate the vehicle manufacturer s information including e Recommended tire size e Recommended tire inflation pressure e Vehicle capacity weight VCW the maximum occupant and cargo weight a vehicle is designed to carry e Front and rear gross axle weight ratings GAWR the maximum weight the axle systems are designed to carry Both placards and certification labels are permanently attached to the trailer near the left front 5 Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that pro vides it with load carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the vehicle The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure mea sured in pounds per square inch psi a tire requires to be properly inflated You will also find this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals kPa which is the metric measure used internationally Manufacturers of passenger vehicles and light trucks determine this number based on the vehicle s design load Table Of Contents limit that is the greatest amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry and the vehicle s tire size The proper tire pres sure for your vehicle is referred to as the recommended cold inflation pressure As you will read below it is dif ficult to obtain the recommended tire pressure if your tires are not cold Because tires are designed to be used on more than one
61. chedule below any defective part of the warranted trailer which shall be returned to FFAZLIWVG Trailers 116 8 factory location or authorized service facilities within five 5 years from the date of delivery to the original trailer purchaser and which 22 5 Trailers Inc s examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to have been defec tive provided that the purchaser notifies the Warranty Department immediately upon identification of defect and such a defective trailer is returned by the purchaser to a location authorized by the Warranty Department of 1522 Trailers Inc with transportation and freight charges prepaid The customer may be required to deliver defective trailer to ZZZZ W Trailers Inc if the trailer was destroyed as a result of defect covered in this warranty and ZZZ A Trailers Inc Warranty Department is reasonably satisfied that the trailer was defective at the time of the sale THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MATERIAL WORKMANSHIP DESIGN APPLICATION OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO ANY EQUIPMENT WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART EZZLZ A G TRAILERS INC THIS FELLING TRAILERS INC WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE REPAIR FEZLLMWWG Trailers Inc shall warrant the MAIN FRAME of the trailer under the
62. d in accor dance with Table of CRF 49 571 110 and dividing by 2 Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Wheel center member In the case of a non pneumatic tire assembly incorporating a wheel a mechanical device which attaches either inte grally or separably to the non pneumatic rim and provides the connection between the non pneumatic rim and the vehicle or in the case of a non pneumatic tire assembly not incorporating a wheel a mechanical device which attaches either integrally or separably to the non pneu matic tire and provides the connection between tire and the vehicle Wheel holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing 2 3 lire Safety Everything Rides On It The National Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA has published a brochure DOT HS 809 361 that discusses all aspects of Tire Safety as required by CFR 575 6 This brochure is reproduced in part below It can be obtained and downloaded from NHTSA free of charge from the following web site http www nhtsa dot gov cars rules TireSafety ridesonit tires index html Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure observing tire and vehicle load limits not carry ing more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle avoiding road hazards and inspecting tires for cuts slashes and other irregularities are the most important th
63. d on the trailer Equipment should be fastened securely to the trailer before transporting See equipment manufacturer and or Department of Transportation D O T for recommendations on proper tie down procedures To extend Over width lights loosen tensioner on the inside of the trailer frame e Pull firmly on light fixture and it will extend e Secure tensioner on the inside of the trailer frame e When lights are not in use loosen tensioner retract lights and tighten tensioner to hold the lights tight to the trailer body e See Operator s Manual for 15806 Guidelines and Maintenance Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Tail Upper Hydraulic Deck Ramp e Secure the Hydraulic Tail or Upper Hydraulic Deck Ramp in upright position so that it will not fall while maintenance is being performed DANGER Prior To Any Maintenance Being Performed The Hydraulic Tail Or Upper Hydraulic Deck Ramp MUST Be Secured In The Upright Position Failure To Do So Will Result In Severe Injury Or Death Grease Zerks All grease zerks on your trailer should be greased once a year or every 12 000 miles with multipurpose grease It is recommended to grease a trailer if has been in storage for any period of time Grease zerks are located e Top and Base of the hydraulic cushion cylinder s e Hinge Pin pivot point this zerk is located in between the two tires on the mainframe of the tr
64. damage to the dump gate and trailer Z WARNING Do Not Move Tow Vehicle While Hoist Is In Use Moving the tow vehicle while the body and hoist are in the air could cause a roll over resulting in injury or death 2 To Raise Hoist Tow Vehicle must be in park with emergency brake set Push UP button on remote 3 To Hold Hoist When button is released hoist will hold it s desired position 4 To Lower Hoist Push DOWN button on remote For safe operation DO NOT move vehicle until trailer body is completely down Maintenance Prior to performing any maintenance to the hoist be sure to place support in place securely See picture on the right For detailed maintenance of Hoist see manufacturers manual Be sure to read and follow all warnings in manufacturer s manual and on trailer DANGER Support box with safety prop before working under box Failure to heed may cause serious injury or death Keep clear during operation Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 11 Trailer ration Utility Tilt Trailer Operation 1 The Utility Tilt trailer operates on a pivot point tilt system To lower the trailer bed to the ground unlatch the bed by depressing the bracket and lifting the lever After lifting the lever the bottom bracket will detach 2 Manually apply weight to the back of the trailer until it reaches the ground 3 Load equipment onto t
65. denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time The ratings range from 99 miles per hour mph to 186 mph These ratings are listed below Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law Letter Rating Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168 mph 186 mph For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR gt lt 2 34 U S DOT Tire Identification Number This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 3197 means the 31st week of 1997 The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer s discretion This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used The number of plies indicates the number 01 layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire In general the greater the number of plies the more weight a tire can support Tire manufacturers also must indicate the materials in the tire which include steel nylon polyester and others Maxi
66. e are properly matched Be sure to match the wheel to the axle hub Make sure the wheels have enough loaq carrying capacity and pressure rating to match the maximum load of the tire and trailer Care should be taken to match any replacement wheel with the same offset wheel as originally equipped Failure to match offset can result in reducing the load carrying capacity of your axle and cause bearing stress Tire Pressure Check tire pressure regularly See the section Tire Information for the correct tire pressure for your trailer Breakaway Switch Check the battery for full charge frequently Suspension All components springs hangers bolts etc of the suspension should be visually inspected every 6 000 miles for signs of wear Worn items should be replaced or fixed immediately See your packet information for more details on inspecting and replacing suspension components Spring Center Hanger Bolts U Bolt Hanger Spring Eye Bolts e Brakes Inspect and adjust the brakes every 10 000 to 15 000 miles Be sure to adjust all brake wheels See your packet information for more details on inspecting and replacing brake components Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 e Wheel Bearings Pack the wheel bearings once year or every 12 000 miles whichever comes first using regular wheel bearing grease On oil bath hub seals use 80 90W gear lube e Jack Grease jack when needed with m
67. ectors on the trailer to he tow vehicle 8 Connect the electrical connector on the trailer to the tow vehicle Z WARNING Be sure to properly inspect the trailer after it has been installed to a vehicle before operating on a roadway Reference In spection on page 4 amp 5 Uncoupling the Trailer Gooseneck Coupler 1 Park the trailer on level ground 2 Block the tires to prevent rolling 3 Remove the safety chains from the tow vehicle 4 Unplug the electrical connection and place on the trailer Do not let it hang to the ground 5 Disconnect the breakaway switch cable 6 If equipped remove the air brake couplers and secure to the proper place on the trailer Do not let them hang on the ground Soil contamination is the most common cause of air brake valve failure 7 Move the gooseneck coupler to the open position 8 Drop the leg supports and the jack 9 Turn the handle on the jack clockwise to raise the gooseneck coupler off the gooseneck ball on the tow vehicle Do not crank to hard at the end of travel 10 Make sure all drop legs are secure and touching the ground CAUTION Once jack is all the way up or down DO NOT TORQUE this could damage the interior components of the jack and reduce the capacity and safety of the jack 11 Check that all trailer parts are not connected and are clear of the tow vehicle A CAUTION Lower the tailgate on the tow vehicle
68. equired specs refer to Federal Brake Chamber Data Tables Brake Chambers Brake Hoses Lines e See that the brake chambers and brake hoses are not leaking cracked or dented and are mounted securely Drum Brake e Check for cracks dents or holes Also check for loose or missing bolts e Brake lining where visible should not be worn dangerously thin Wheels Rims e Check for damaged or bent wheels rims Tires eThe following items MUST be inspected on every tire Tread Depth Check for a minimum tread depth 4 32 on steering axle tires 2 32 on all other tires Tire Condition Check that tread is evenly worn and look for cuts or other damage to tread or side walls Valve caps and stems should not be missing broken or damaged Tire Inflation Check for proper inflation by using a tire gauge or by striking tires with a mallet or similar device Hub Oil Seals Axle Seals e See that hub oil grease seals and axle seals are not leaking and if wheel has a sight glass that oil level is adequate Lug Nuts gt Check that all lug nuts are present free of cracks and distortions and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads e Make sure all nuts bolts are not cracked or distorted Spacers e f equipped check that spacers are not bent damaged or rusted through e Spacers should be evenly centered with the dual wheels and tires evenly separated Frame Look for cracks broken welds holes or other damage
69. er tight when tilting bed Using the DECK TILT lever tilt the front of the bed up until approach plate touches the ground or is to full tilt position AN CAU TI 0 6 the approach plate has not touched the ground move undercarriage forward until approach plate just touches the ground Do Not Allow The Back Axle Of The Trailer l Leave Ground This Result 7 Alternate between lowering bed tilt angle and moving undercarriage In Damage To The Semi Trailer fully forward so weight of the trailer bed rests partly on approach plate and partly on undercarriage as undercarriage is moved forward Reel winch in or out as needed to keep some tension on the cable AN The object is to have the approach plate resting on the ground when CAUTI O N ever the center of gravity of the trailer and load is behind the center of the undercarriage loading or unloading position the approach Tilting The Trailer Deck Will plate should be resting on the ground and the undercarriage fully Increase Tension On The Winch forward Cable Which Cause Load Be Pulled Forward Do Not Hook The Cable To The Lower Deck When Tilting Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents IMPORTANT MAXIMUM ANGLE IS ONLY INTENDED FOR UNLOADING NON POWERED CARGO AND TO TRANSFER LOAD TO TRACTOR TRANSFER LOAD TO TRACTOR BY RAISING DECK AND MOVING AXLES REAR WARD UNTIL LOAD IS FORWARD OF REAR
70. ers Inc 6 1 13 STRUCTURAL FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY ZZZ A G Trailers Inc warrants your trailer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser The trailer warranted hereunder must be operated by the purchaser in accordance with the practice approved FEZZLMWG Trailers Inc with loads not exceeding the manufacturer s rated capacities and subject to all terms and conditions of this limited warranty NOTE Warranty start date is one 1 year from manufacture date or in service purchase date whichever comes first A copy of this signed warranty must be returned 10 Trail ers Inc at the address listed within 10 days of the date of purchase or all warranties will be null and void address to send the warranty or contact for information FAZZLMVG Trailers Inc Warranty Department 1525 Main Street South Sauk Centre MN 56378 Fax information to 320 352 5230 Email information to warranty felling com NOTE ALL WARRANTY WORK MUST BE PRE AUTHORIZED ZZZZ A G TRAILERS INC WARRANTY MAN AGER Failure to do so will result in no warranty payment of any kind Labor amounts will be determined from the flat rate shop manual not to exceed 75 00 per hour Contact the Warranty Manager to verify your labor rate FELLING Trailers 5 sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing at its option in accordance with the s
71. f the trailer Never operate your trailer with an upward force on the tongue tire pressure a loose agri hitch or is loaded heavy the rear it can cause 2 Secure the trailer chains to the vehicle Chains should be crossed in an X pattern Z WARNING ALWAYS use safety chains Chains should be crossed in an X pattern as required by law Incorrect rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer leading to serious injury or death if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle WR Adj Lunette Eye Deck Over Trailers Chains must e Fasten the of tow vehicle not hitch or ball Cross underneath hitch and coupler with minimum slack to permit turning and hold tongue up if the trailer comes loose Important On a pull type trailer the hitch height is very important The trailer bed is to run level or slightly higher in the front If the hitch height is too high it will put excessive weight on the rear axle If the hitch is too low it will cause the trailer to sway NOTICE Hitch styles vary depending on the trailer Be sure your vehicle hitch is compatible with the one on the trailer Trailer couplers are designed to be connected No hammering should ever be required Couplers should also be lubricated with light oil Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents 3 Attach the Breakaway Switch to the tow vehicle In the event t
72. following schedule One 1 Year 10096 Two 2 Years 7096 hree 3 Years 5096 Four 4 Years 4096 Five 5 Years 2096 Components manufactured FAZLMVG Trailers Inc other than Main Frame and Components supplied by other manufacturers shall be warranted under the following schedule I Axles Dexter Axles 2 year warranty Suspension Year 10096 Wheels Rims Hubs Hydraulic Valve Body FELLING Over 1 Year 0 Trailers Inc Manufactured Components II Air Lines Springs Air Bags Leveling Valves Bearings Brake Valves 1 Year 100 Oil Seals Brake Drums Shock Absorbers Electrical Cylinders Over 1 Year 0 Hydraulic Hoses amp Connections Landing Gear Tires Warranty claims must be made directly to the tire dealers WARRANTY POLICY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 WARRANTY POLICY CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE IV Paint Warranty Does not cover Wear Misuse Rock Chips 3 Years 100 Deterioration and or Damage from Road Elements Improper Over 3 Years 0 Wash Solvents Salt Sand and or Weather Conditions Any Damage Caused by or Attributed to any act of God whatsoever is not covered by Manufacturers Warranty V Wood Products if any 096 Your maintenance schedule shall be followed as dictated according to the appropriate manufacturer to keep the warranty in force Ihe maintenance schedule is in your trailer packet Any modification alteration or repair to any
73. g unfavorable weather conditions or in mountains it may not be safe to operate at legal maximum weights Take these factors into account before driving e The GAWR and tire information shown on the vehicle identification plate was applicable at the time that the trailer was manufactured If the tires or other components of the running gear have been changed or altered since the trailer was manufactured the GAWR may have changed Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 TSA TILT SLIDE AXLE JPENRALING IN B JIN CAUTION When Operating Semi Trailer Do Not Back Over The Curb Doing So Will Cause SEVERE Damage To The Undercarriage and Undercarriage Cylinder Winch Lever The Winch lever is located on the driver s side of the upper deck It is the first lever with two positions IN In this position the cable is reeled back into the winch OUT In this position the cable is released Deck Tilt Lever The Deck Tilt lever is located on the driver s side of the upper deck It is the second lever with two positions UP In this position the front end of the semi trailer rises to the load position DOWN In this position the front end of the semi trailer lower so the transport position Axle Control Lever The Axle Control Lever is located on the control panel It is the third lever with two positions BACK In this position the undercarriage slides forward for loading FORWARD In this position the undercarriage
74. hat the trailer would become disconnected a breakaway switch comes pre installed on your electric brake trailer If disconnected it will apply brakes on the trailer The cable needs to be fastened to the tow vehicles frame securely when transporting Be certain the cable has no strain or restrictions and will not be restricted in case of trailer breakaway Z WARNING Connect the breakaway lanyard to the tow vehicle NOT to safety chain and NOT to the hitch ball or support 4 Raise the jack all the way up by turning in a counter clockwise motion After the jack stops DO NOT TORQUE this could damage the interior components of the jack and reduce capacity and safety of the jack A CAUTION Never operate the jack when the lift capacity is exceeded Lift capacity is the amount of weight the jack is rated to lift The static load is the amount the jack is rated to hold when not in operation 5 equipped attach each of the air brake connectors on the trailer to the vehicle Deck Over Trailers Be sure to properly inspect the trailer after it has been installed to a vehicle be fore operating on a roadway Reference Inspection on 4 8 5 Table Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 n ling the Trailer Drop D Deck Standard Hitch 1 Park the trailer on level ground 2 Place a board between the ground and the jack 3 Block the tires to prevent rolling 4
75. iding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of Cargo Capacity 5 Determine the combined weight of cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo capacity calculated in Step 4 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 6 your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult the vehicle s owner s manual to determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage capacity of your vehicle 2 2 Glossary of Tire Terminology Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim Bead separation The breakdown of the bond between components in the bead Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Carcass The tire structure except tread and sidewall rubber which when inflated bears the load Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall Cold inflation pressure The pressure in the tire before you drive Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Cracking Any parting within the tread sidewall
76. ight truck tire V conditions c LM 457 j eo gt Mta Msg LI E LT e EI 2 75 h k FLU ev tea vet x 1 Sc VE 5 0 E 7 2 gt ALT ET FEX Maximum load amp inflation when used as a single Load inflation limits Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires LT The LT indicates the tire is for light trucks or trailers ST An ST is an indication the tire is for trailer use only Max Load Dual kg Ibs at kPa psi Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual that is when four tires are put on each rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle Max Load Single kg Ibs at kPa psi Cold This information indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Load Range This information identifies the tire s load carrying capabili ties and its inflation limits 13 Tire Safety Tips Preventing Tire Damage e Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road e Do not run over curbs or other foreign objects in the roadway and try not to strike the curb when parking Tire Safety Checklist e Chec
77. ings you can do to avoid tire failure such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires These actions Table Of Contents along with other maintenance activities also e Improve vehicle handling e Help protect you and others from avoidable breakdowns and accidents elmprove fuel economy e ncrease the life of your tires This booklet presents a comprehensive overview of tire safety including information on the following topics eBasic tire maintenance eUniform Tire Quality Grading System eFundamental characteristics of tires e ire safety tips Use this information to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared with the inconvenience and safety consequences of a flat tire or other tire failure 3 Safety First Basic Maintenance Properly maintained tires improve the steering stopping traction and load carrying capability of your vehicle Un derinflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure Therefore as mentioned above to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure you should maintain proper tire pressure observe tire and vehicle load limits avoid road hazards and regularly inspect your tires 4 Finding Your Vehicle s Recommended Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and load limits These labels indi
78. k AIR RIDE SUSPENSION Inspect Tighten adj torque as needed UNDERCARRIAGE Lubricate ROLLERS TIRE INFLATION amp WEAR Inflate tires to mfg s speci fications WHEEL LUG NUTS Tighten to specified torque values SUSPENSION ALIGN Inspect for bending loose MENT fasteners amp wear Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Felling Trailers Owner s Manual Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer Supplement Table of Contents Click on Heading to Navigate to Specified Pages 111 1 me 39 40 MOGUC ON UE 41 STAC IG WONG uuu lll 41 42 Attaching Gooseneck To 43 44 Ar u uu uu 44 Recommended Outrigger Loading 45 Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents X FORCE HDG TRAILER TERMINOLOGY FRAME amp TRUNNION Overall Length E Deck Length COG Swing Clearance 2 Hose amp Wire Crossmembers Main Frame Stowage Open Boom Well Frame Bed Compartment Usable Deck Space sax 1111111111111 2 T im Approach Decking Side Beam Plate 7 Bolster 2 L e ORC Ramps Gooseneck
79. k tire pressure regularly at least once a month including the spare e Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread cracks foreign objects or other signs of wear or trauma e Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread e Make sure your tire valves have valve caps e Check tire pressure before going on a long trip Do not overload your vehicle Check the Tire Information and Loading Placard or User s Manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle Wheel and Rim Torque Requirements D ription Application Min Tor ft lbs Max Tor ft 1 2 Cone Nut 14 16 Wheel 12 Cone Nut lamp Rin 1 21 3 4 Hex table Bina Cl 210 60 4 Spherical Nut ingle Wheel 4 1 1 8 Spherical Nut ter Dual 4 5 8 Solid FI Nut Dual Wheel 225 275 4 Solid Flange Nut Dual Wheel 27 2 4 Swivel Flange Nut Dual Wheel 22 7 Aluminum Wheel Torque De iption Application Min Torque Torque ft Ib 4 1 1 8 st 17 5 Wheel 4 Felling Trailers 6 1 13 Table Of Contents ELLING TRAILERS WIRING DIAGRAMS FRONT VIEW 7 TRAILER TOW VEHICLE Plug Says Trailer Wired Function Black Green Green Black White White Common Ground Center Pole Red Back up Lights Green Brown Tail Markers Red Brown Blue Blue Electric Brake Brown Green RT Turn Brake Yellow LT Turn Brake ud Bue Black Black Battery Charger TOW
80. ke sure the Ride height Cam Blocks are on the same notch 8 Connect the air and electrical lines The rear lift axle should only be when the trailer is unloaded This kit reduces wear when transporting the trailer without a load At the rear of the trailer you will find the Lift Lower Axle valve Follow instructions per decal To lift the rear axle Pull the knob out To lower the rear axle Push the knob Lift Axle Only When Trailer Is Unloaded ger Boards With Hold Downs De NU With this option an operator can store the outrigger boards in b arm the open areas of the deck hold downs spring loaded Follow the instruction decal Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents BECOMMENDED OUTRIGGER LOADING G Proper Loading Technique Because outriggers swinging side brackets or extension brackets are often used to extend the useable width of the deck by approximately 12 on each side the proper loading technique is very important Recommended Practice The centerline of the Vehicle s tires tracks or grouses must be in line or in board of the outside edge of the deck A WARNING 81 1118 1 AWAR Outrigger brackets are designed for use only MUST USE OUTRIGGER NO SIDE with 2 thick boards Use of thicker boards may BOARDS WHENEVER result outrigger failure subsequent damage to equipment and or serious injury or death OUT
81. l instructions including any non standard make of equipment that was specified and installed 4F ELLING Contact Information Felling Trailers Inc 1525 Main St South Sauk Centre MN 56378 Ph 1 800 245 2809 Fax 320 352 5230 email trailers felling com Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Driver s Inspection Air Electrical Connections e Check that trailer air connectors are sealed and in good condition e Make sure glad hands are locked in place free of damage or air leaks e Make sure the trailer electrical plug is firmly seated and locked in place Lights Reflectors e Check that all external lights and reflective equipment are clean and functional e Light and reflector checks include Clearance lights red on rear amber elsewhere Headlights High and low beams Tail lights Turn signals 4 way flashers Lights Red reflectors on rear and amber reflectors elsewhere Landing Gear Check that the landing gear is fully raised has no missing parts crank handle is secure and the support frame is not damaged Suspension Look for missing shifted cracked or broken leaf springs e f vehicle is equipped with torsion bars torque arms or other types of suspension components check that they are not damaged and are mounted securely e Air ride suspension should be checked for damage and leaks e ook for cracked or broken spring hangers missing
82. le 2 Rotate Flip Tail under by pushing in flip tail valve handle Flip Tail must be fully retracted to engage locking mechanism 3 Carefully lower Main Tail by pushing in on the main tail valve handle until cylinder lock is engaged jas 8 4 Check that cylinder and tail locks are engaged 5 Air up Suspension tut IEEE som 2 L Fig Lock Hydraulic Tail is rated to lift and carry 20 000 Ibs 9 071 kg four 4 feet behind main hinge Instructions For Dock Loading Controls Located On The Neck of the Trailer Load Rating Maximum 10 000 Ibs 4 540kg 1 Dump air from suspension 2 Fully raise Main Tail by pulling out the main tail valve handle 3 Rotate Flip Tail by pushing in flip tail valve handle 4 Lower Main Tail until Flip Tail is supported by the dock 5 6 Carefully load and unload equipment Return tail to travel position Hvdrauli oper Deck Ramp Operating Instructions if equippea Controls Located On The Neck of the Trailer 1 Fully raise deck ramp by pulling out the deck ramp valve handle When the ramp is fully raised the locking bar will automatically be engaged 2 Load and or unload equipment 3 Lower deck ramp by pushing in the deck ramp valve handle The deck ramp lock bar will automatically disengage Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Suspension Pressure Gauge An air bag pressure is pr
83. ly in front of the trailer Never back under the trailer at an angle this may push the trailer sideways and damage the landing gear e Check position using outside mirrors look down both sides of the trailer e Back slowly back until fifth wheel just touches the trailer 4 Secure Tractor e Put on parking brake e Put transmission in neutral 5 Check Trailer Height e he trailer should be low enough that it is raised slightly by the tractor when the tractor is backed under it Raise or lower the trailer as needed If trailer is too low tractor may strike and damage nose of trailer if trailer is too high it may not couple correctly e Check that the King Pin and fifth wheel are aligned 6 Connect Air Lines to Trailer e Check glad hand seals and connect tractor supply emergency air line to trailer emergency glad hand e Check glad hand seals and connect tractor control service air line to trailer control service glad hand e Make sure air lines are safely supported where they won t be crushed or caught while tractor is backing under the trailer 7 Supply Air to Trailer e From cab push in air supply knob or move tractor protection valve control from the emergency to the normal position to supply air to the trailer brake system e Wait until the air pressure is normal e Check brake system for crossed air lines Shut engine off so you can hear the brakes Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6
84. mum Load Rating This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions 12 1 1 2 UTQGS Information Treadwear Number This number indicates the tire s wear rate The higher the treadwear number is the longer it should take for the tread to wear down For example a tire graded 400 should last twice as long as tire graded 200 Table Of Contents Traction Letter This letter indicates a tire s ability to stop on wet pave ment A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your car on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade Traction is graded from highest to lowest as and Temperature Letter This letter indicates a tire s resistance to heat The tem perature grade is for a tire that is inflated properly and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat build up and possible tire failure From highest to low est a tire s resistance to heat is graded as A B or C 12 1 1 3 Additional Information on Light Truck Tires Please refer to the following diagram Maximum load amp inflation when used a5 a dual Severe snow 114 7 170 Load range L
85. n the 5 8 18 rocker step bolts should be tightened to a dry level of 170 IbHft of torque See Figure b If vou are working on the 9700 model suspension single 1 1 8 7 rocker bolt should tightened to a dry level of 790 lb ft of torque See Figure 3b 5 8 18 rocker step bolts Tighten to a dry level of 170 lb ft of torque Tighten to a dry level of 790 Ib ft of torque During your check if the bolts are loosc a detailed inspection of the rocker is important to ensure that no structural damage has occurred One way this done is by raising the trailer until the trailer weight is taken off the springs If the rocker is displaced or if the joint is loose then the rocker should be removed and the rocker and or rocker bushing be replaced Again visually inspect the condition of all rocker rocker hanger assembly components and replace if visible wear is present Hangers 4 Check all of the spring rctainer bolts found in the rockers and rear hangers A dry value of 50 Ib ft of torque should be maintained on all of these bolts See Figure 4 1 4 Un Spring retainer bolts Tighten to dry level of 50 Ib ft of torque Loose fasteners that are allowed to operate for any period of time will result in irreversible suspension damage and possible loss of vehicle control Retightening a worn fastener will not correct a situation created by loose operation Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 FELLING
86. n component can result in a failure Any of these failures can result in loss of vehicle control and personal injury or death Safety is the number one concern at Hutchens Industries We urge you to follow the maintenance procedures set out in our video and in these written instructions The first maintenance check should be performed after an initial break in period of about 1 000 miles A visual inspection of all suspension components and attachment welds should be performed to reveal any obvious problems such as cracks or unexpected wear During this walk around it is essential to also check the torque on all suspension fasteners In the course of the initial shaki down period in which the components of the suspension scat in as much as 25 of the original clamp load on the bolted joints can be lost After the parts of the suspension have worked together for a very short period of re torquing the boli necessary to ensure that undue movement which results in excessive suspension wear does not occur During the first maintenance check the trailer s axle alignment should be examined and adjusted to comply with the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association TTMA Recommended Practice 71 05 Alignment should also be checked following maintenance or repair procedure performed on the suspension Visual inspections and re torquing are maintenance procedu that are performed every four months throughout the life of the trailer
87. n the limits of the GVWR so as not to overload the vehicle Understanding this flexibility will allow you the owner to make choices that fit your travel needs When loading your cargo be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and side to side Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable Too many items on one side may overload a tire The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale Talk to your dealer to discuss the weighing methods needed to capture the various weights related to the trailer This would include the weight empty or unloaded weights per axle wheel hitch or king pin and total weight Excessive loads and or underinflation cause tire overloading and as a result abnormal tire flexing occurs This situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire Excessive heat may lead to tire failure It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load so proper inflation is critical The proper air pressure may be found on the certifi cation VIN label and or on the Tire Placard This value should never exceed the maximum cold inflation pressure stamped on the tire Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION 24010118 The weight of cargo should never exceed 907 kg or 2000 Ibs SE 8 60 MEET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 Trailers 10 000 Pound G
88. n the owner s manual e Step 2 Record the tire pressure of all tires e Step 3 If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure e Step 4 If the tire pressure is too low note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the correct tire pressure These missing pounds of pressure are what you will need to add e Step 5 At a service station add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is underinflated e Step 6 Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure except in cases in which the front and rear tires are supposed to have different amounts of pressure If you have been driving your vehicle and think that a tire is underinflated fill it to the recommended cold inflation pres Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 sure indicated on your vehicle s tire information placard or certification label While your tire may still be slightly underinflated due to the extra pounds of pressure in the warm tire it is safer to drive with air pressure that is slightly lower than the vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure than to drive with a significantly under inflated tire Since this is a temporary fix don t forget to recheck and adjust the tire s pressure when you can obtain a cold reading 8 Tire Size To maintain tire safety pu
89. nded if required for unloading non powered cargo and to transfer load to tractor Transfer load to tractor by raising deck and moving axles toward rear until load is forward of rear axle thus transferring load to tractor Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 IMPORTANT MAXIMUM ANGLE IS ONLY INTENDED FOR UNLOADING NON POWERED CARGO AND TO TRANSFER LOAD TO TRACTOR TRANSFER LOAD TO TRACTOR BY RAISING DECK AND MOVING AXLES REARWARD UNTIL LOAD IS FORWARD OF REAR AXLE THUS APPLYING LOAD TO TRACTOR 8 If load is non powered insure that the winch cable is firmly attached to the load and tension is on the cable Tilt trailer according to Unloading Procedures Novembers 5 7 adjusting tension on winch cable as required With winch cable firmly attached to load and sufficient tension on the cable so load securing devices can be safely removed remove other load securing devices Use the winch to assist the load down to end of approach plate With end of load resting on ground block load from rolling or sliding if necessary Disconnect the winch and move the trailer from under the load allowing the load to move off trailer to the ground 9 If powered load is secured to lower deck only tilt semi trailer according to Unloading Procedures Numbers 5 7 Make sure the trailer is tilted to the low load angle Check that powered equipment parking brakes are set and winch cable hooked to powered equipment with sufficient tension
90. ne Oil Per Manufacturer s Recommendation Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 LOADING PROCEDURE 1 Practice all standard industrial safety standards Do not load any AN D AN G payload that will overload any component of the trailer or cause unsafe condition 1 Do Not Go Near Undercarriage When Camroll 2 Park the tractor semi trailer in a straight line on a level even surface ers Are In Motion If A Hydraulic Hose Is Discon Set the tractor brakes and release the trailer brakes nected From The System The Undercarriage Could Slide Abruptly 3 Start operation of hydraulic power system If the hydraulic engine 2 The Center of Gravity Of The Load Must Be package is installed start and warm up engine following engine In Front Of The Undercarriage Whenever The operating instructions in Read engine operator s manual Approach Plate Is Not Supported By The Ground Failure To Do This Can Cause The 4 Move undercarriage forward five to eight feet using the AXLE Trailer To Tilt Back And CONTROL lever To insure that the trailer does not rock back keep Result In Injury Or Death undercarriage behind the trailer center of gravity 3 Keep X All Persons Clear While Tilting Trailer To Avoid Serious 5 If winch cable is connected to lower bed disconnect cable from Injury Or Death By The Indicated Pinch Points On lower bed or reel out cable as needed to keep it from becoming too The Trail
91. or consequential damages suffered by purchaser including but not limited to any commercially reasonable charges expenses or commis sions incurred in connection with effecting cover or any other reasonable expense incident to the delay or other breach of warranty by FELLING Trailers Inc any loss of or damage to any cargo loaded or shipped in or on our trailer loss of anticipated profits transportation expenses due to repair non operation or increased expense of operation costs of purchased or replaced equipment claim of customers cost of money any loss of use of capital or revenue or for any special damage of loss of any nature arising at any time or from any cause whatsoever Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above may not apply to you LIMITATION OF REMEDY In the event of Trailers Inc failure to repair the trailer subject to the warranty contained herein the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy against FAZLMVG Trailers Inc shall be for the repair or replacement of any defective part or parts of the trailer subject to work or repair within the time period and man ner set forth herein This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as FELLING Trailers Inc is willing and able to repair or replace defective parts in the prescribed manner This warranty is not transferable by the original purchaser
92. or frame under the trailer prevents trailer from falling to the ground if landing gear should collapse or sink 7 Secure Tractor e Apply parking brake e Place transmission in neutral 8 Inspect Trailer Supports e Make sure ground is supporting trailer e Make sure landing gear is not damaged 9 Pull Tractor Clear of Trailer e Release parking brake e Check the area and drive tractor clear Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Hydraulic Operating Instructions If Equippec The controls for the Hydraulic Tail and Hydraulic Upper Deck Ramp if equipped are located on the neck of the trailer See Image 1 Controls for Air Bag Suspension and Pressure Gauge are located on the neck Image 2 of the trailer See Image 2 Image 1 NSIB ON OR GROUND LOADING Contro ocated on the Neck Driver s Side of the Traile 1 Dump air from suspension A 2 Fully raise Main by pulling out the main tail valve handle y 3 Rotate Flip by pulling out flip tail valve Handle 4 Lower the main tail valve handle Z WARNING LOADING OR UNLOADING TRAILER WITH VALVE FLOAT POSITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO TRAILER AND HYDRAULIC TAIL 5 Carefully load and unload equipment Returning Hydraulic Tail To Travel Position Contro ocated On The Neck Drive ide of the Traile 1 Fully raise Main Tail by pulling out on the main tail valve hand
93. or inner liner of the tire extending to cord material CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim sys tem in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the under side of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs Table Of Contents Gross Axle Weight Rating The maximum weight that any axle can support as published on the Certification VIN label on the front left side of the trailer Actual weight determined by weighing each axle on a public scale with the trailer attached to the towing vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The maximum weight of the fully loaded trailer as pub lished on the Certification VIN label Actual weight deter mined by weighing trailer on a public scale without being attached to the towing vehicle Hitch Weight The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler Innerliner The layer s forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the ti
94. our trailer Make sure the load size and how it is placed on the trailer is correct Know the location of the center of gravity of the equipment being hauled and of the trailer to specify safe positioning of the load Also follow proper loading tie down transporting and unloading procedures This all helps keep transporting equipment safe operation ALWAYS use safety chains NO RIDERS A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off and being run over Do not permit others to ride or be on the trailer when the vehicle is in motion Be aware of all pinch points on the trailer and keep clear Keep bolts tight at all times Always replace worn or broken parts immediately after they are discovered Do not use the trailer if any parts are not functioning properly Do not replace parts with other than genuine factory parts Doing so could decrease the effectiveness of the safety features or the operation of the trailer Always keep safety and informational decals clean and visible Replace decals that are damaged lost or unreadable Before transporting be sure the jack and any loading ramps are secure and not touching the ground equipped moving the tow vehicle while the body and hoist are in the air could cause a roll over resulting in injury or death equipped support trailer box with safety prop before working under box Failure to do 50 may cause serious injury or death Air Brakes
95. our trailer Model Number Serial Number Safety Read this manual completely it provides instructions for the operation and care of your Felling Trailer The instructions in this manual must be followed to ensure the safety of persons your cargo and satisfac tory life of the trailer Safety precautions to protect against injury or This property damage must be followed at all times An Owner s Manual that provides general trailer information cannot cover all the specific details necessary for the proper combination of trailer tow vehicle and hitch Therefore you must read understand and follow instruc tions given by the tow vehicle trailer hitch manufacturers as well as the instructions in this manual Our trailers are built with components produced by various manufacturers Some of these items have separate instruction manuals Be sure to read other manuals provided with this trailer All equip ment has a limit Make sure you understand the load requirements brakes steering stability and load characteristics before you start to operate A WARNING User s Manual contains safety information and instructions for your trailer You must read this manual before loading or towing your trailer You must follow all safety precautions and instructions The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes insurance needs federal state and local laws Make sure your vehicle has the correct equipment requi
96. ovided to determine the amount of weight on each axle The numbers provided below are provided as estimated weights and should never be considered as completely accurate Air I 20 PSI approximately 6 200 Ibs 40 PSI approximately 10 800 Ibs 60 PSI approximately 15 400 Ibs 80 PSI approximately 20 000 Ibs Suspension Air Dump Valve Manual Suspension Dump Valve is located at the side of the trailer See Image Above e To dump air bag suspension flip the valve to Dump e To recharge air bag suspension flip the valve to Fill Z WARNING Air Bag Suspension MUST be inflated before trailer is in motion Moving the trailer with the Air Bag Suspension deflated will result in damage to the suspension and the trailer The trailer s ABS light located on the side of the trailer indicates the status of the ABS system If the light comes ON and stays ON when you apply the brakes to a moving vehicle there is an ABS malfunction It is normal for the lamp to come ON and go OFF to perform a bulb check but it should not stay ON when the vehicle is moving above 4 mph It is important not to ignore this light When a fault exists in the ABS system standard breaking returns to the affected wheel and the ABS still controls other monitored wheels This lets you complete the trip You should not ignore the light and should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible after the light come
97. r device Hub Oil Seals Axle Seals e See that hub oil grease seals and axle seals are not leaking and if wheel has a sight glass that oil level is adequate Lug Nuts e Check that all lug nuts are present free of cracks and distortions and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads e Make sure all nut holes are not cracked or distorted Spacers e f equipped check that spacers are not bent damaged or rusted through e Spacers should be evenly centered with the dual wheels and tires evenly separated Frame Look for cracks broken welds holes or other damage to the frame and crossmembers Splash Guards Check that splash guards mud flaps are not damaged and are mounted securely Pull Trailer Drawbars e Check dolly tongue for cracks e Check safety cable e Check pintle hook ball coupler to insure it s locked e Check air and electrical connections Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 lin n ling The Trailer Coupling the Trailer to Your Vehicle Standard Hitch 1 Attach the trailer to the tow vehicle and secure coupler latch Important Tongue load is the amount of downward force on the coupler when loaded Capacity is the total amount of towing weight Important You should always load your trailer with positive tongue load A WARNING 9 Do not exceed maximum tongue If front of trailer is too low has low load Tongue load does not increase the capacity o
98. railer As the equipment moves onto the trailer bed the trailer will raise up into transport position When the trailer is empty manually raise the trailer bed to transport position by walking from the back to the front of the trailer bed 4 Once the trailer bed is in the upright transport position secure the latch and secure any equipment to the trailer bed Pivot Point Bed Latch Z WARNING When raising lowering or latching the tilt bed keep hands away from the Pinch Area indi cated by the Pinch Area decal Failure to do so could result in injury or death PINCH AREA Keep clear during operation Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 8 IT I Series Trailer In rial Til ration Loading One Piece of Equipment Standard IT I Series IT E Series with Stationary Platform SP 1 To lower the trailer bed to the ground unlatch the tilt deck by removing the lock pin and pushing the lever in a downward motion While holding the lever down place the pin in the hole in the lever This will hold the latch unlocked so the bed is free to tilt 2 Manually apply weight to the back of the trailer until it reaches the ground The trailer bed is supported by one 7 FT 10 amp 12 or two FT 14 8 F I 16 tilt cushion hydraulic cylinder so the trailer bed will tilt gradually 3 Load equipment onto trailer bed as your equipment moves onto the tilt bed the
99. rchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle s original tires or another size rec ommended by the manufacturer Look at the tire informa tion placard the owner s manual or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose consult with the tire dealer 9 Tire Tread The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your vehicle from slipping or sliding espe cially when the road 1 wet or icy In general tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1 16 of an inch Tires have built in treadwear indica tors that let you know when it is time to replace your tires These indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves When they appear even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace your tires Another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln s head upside down and facing you If you can see the top of Lincoln s head you are ready for new tires 10 Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates the tire must be properly balanced This balance is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counter balance heavy spots on the wheel and tire assembly A wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the
100. re Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass Intended outboard sidewall The sidewall that contains a white wall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Light truck LT tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Pin Weight The downward force applied to the 5th wheel or goose neck ball by the trailer kingpin or gooseneck coupler Table Of Contents Non pneumatic rim A mechanical device which when a non pneumatic tire assembly incorporates a wheel supports the tire and attaches either integrally or separably to the
101. red by local laws and regulations The safety information in this manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words A DANGER Z WARNING DANGER Immediate hazards which WARNING Potentially hazardous will result in serious injury or death if not avoided CAUTION CAUTION Potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor moderate injury if not avoided Table Of Contents situation which could result in serious injury or death if not avoided A NOTICE NOTICE Alert against unsafe practices that could result in damage to the trailer or other property Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Safety Rules Work safely while you load unload and on the road Keep in mind that the most common causes of accidents when transporting equipment over the road are due to operator error and or failure to correctly secure equipment to the trailer Everyone connected with transporting equipment should be aware of the potential hazards of loading or unloading equipment and towing a trailer Never exceed a trailers capacity Always comply with local and state highway standards and inspect the condition of the truck and trailer when operating We recommend that all trailers have a daily walk around inspection DO NOT exceed maximum tongue load Maximum towing speed is 60 mph Be sure your tow vehicle and towing apparatus have the capacity to tow y
102. ring failure Wheels and Tires Why do need to re torque my trailer wheels when don t do that on my truck Trailer wheels carry substantially more weight than tow vehicle wheels of the same size and see more disc flexing due to side loading stresses It is necessary to re torque them several times until the wheel nut torque stabilizes This is especially true for new wheels that need to have the paint worn away at the hub mounting face and under the wheel nuts A WARNING Be very careful to use only recommended wheel fastening torque amount as specified for that wheel fastener It is possible to permanently damage a wheel that has been over torqued and may cause the loss of that wheel from the trailer Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents F ELLING TRAILERS Quality Craftsmanship Pride Since 1974 Manufactured and Distributed by Felling Trailers Inc 1525 Main Street South Sauk Centre MN 56378 1 800 245 2809 320 352 5230 Fax www felling com trailers felling com 2013 Felling Trailers Inc Form OM 102 6 13 Printed U S A
103. road side of the unit This certification VIN label will indicate the trailer s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR This is the most weight the fully loaded trailer can weigh It will also provide the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This is the most a particular axle can carry If there are multiple axles the GAWR of each axle will be provided If your trailer has a GVWR of 10 000 pounds or less there is a vehicle placard located in the same location as the certification label described above This placard provides tire and loading information In addition this placard will show a statement regarding maximum cargo capacity Cargo can be added to the trailer up to the maximum weight specified on the placard The combined weight of the cargo is provided as a single number In any case remember the total weight of a fully loaded trailer can not exceed the stated GVWR For trailers with living quarters installed the weight of water and propane also need to be considered The weight of fully filled propane containers is considered part of the weight of the trailer before it is loaded with cargo and is not consid ered part of the disposable cargo load Water however is a disposable cargo weight and is treated as such If there is a fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons this tank when filled would weigh about 800 pounds If more cargo is being transported water can be off loaded to keep the total amount of cargo added to the vehicle withi
104. rt position 6 Lock the manual deck lock s 7 Secure the equipment to the trailer PINCH AREA Keep clear during operation Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Deck Over Hvdraulic Tilt Trailer Operation Air Brake tem Manual Tilt mm Deck Lock System only on trailers equipped w air brakes 1 Park the truck and trailer as straight and level as possible Set park brakes and chock trailer wheels 2 Move tilt lock switch to the unlock position This will open the deck air lock unlocking the tilt deck FAILURE TO RELEASE DECK LOCK BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING EQUIPMENT WILL RESULT IN TRAILER DAMAGE OPERATORS MUST RELEASE TILT LOCK PRIOR TO LOADING UNLOADING FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT INDAMAGE TO YOUR TRAILER AND OR EQUIPMENT 3 On 40 2 and 50 3 for trailers equipped with Air Bag Assist feature move deck tilt switch to inflate to tilt bed DECK TILT AIR BAG ASSIST SWITCH MUST BE SWITCHED TO DEFLATE AFTER LOADING THE TRAILER FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR AIR BAG ASSIST SYSTEM Air Bag Assist 4 On trailers not equipped with Air Bag Assist feature you will need to walk on the bed to the rear of the trailer to tilt the bed 5 If the bed tilts to slowly or quickly the needle valve on the side of the bed can be adjusted To increase the tilt rate turn counter clock wise To decrease the tilt rate turn clockwise To rapid of a tilt rate
105. s ON and stays ON The lights brake lights and turn signals are located on the rear of the trailer After coupling the trailer to the vehicle always check for proper operation of all the lights Tire Information Tire Siz L Ran L Rating Singl L Rating Dual Radia m O L ALCO 40 50 aA 540 235 75 17 5 Radial H 16 ply rated 6005 125 PSI 675 125 PSI a Radia H 16 D ateq 27 00 Axle Size Drum amp Shoe Size Std Tire Size 2 Air 12 1 4 7 1 2 17 5 Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Fold Hydraulic Ram Air Ram equipped the loading ramps are located on the rear of the trailer The ramps pivot to the ground and can be moved from side to side not applicable with Hyd or Air ramps to fit the width of the equipment you are loading The ramps should be returned to the upright position before transporting Each model has a different method for holding the ramps in an upright transport position With Upright ramps remove the locking mechanism to lower the ramp and after ramp is in the raised position reattach locking mechanism Upright ramps maybe b run by hydraulics or air On Fold Up the ramps have spring assist and Operator And Others Stand when in transport position will rest upon the beavertail Clear Of Ramps When Lowering And Raising Failure To Do So Could Lead To Serious injury Or Death Stand At The ring L Material Equipment tie downs are locate
106. sed k 1 1 i 0 9 39 Treadwear traction and temperature grades load rating The P indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Next number This three digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire Next number This two digit number known as the aspect ratio gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall for improved steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement R The R stands for radial Radial ply construction of tires has been the industry standard for the past 20 years Next number This two digit number is the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Next number This two or three digit number is the tire s load index It is a measurement of how much weight each tire can support You may find this information in your owner s manual If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law M S The 5 or M S indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability Most radial tires have these markings hence they have some mud and snow capability Table Of Contents Speed Rating The speed rating
107. slides to the rear The undercarriage must be in the rear most position for transport Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents OPERATING TRAILER OPERATION A DO NOT OPERATE BEFORE READING OPERATOR S MANUAL U P 1 Park Tractor And Trailer In A Straight Line On Level Ground 2 Set Tractor Brakes And Release Trailer Brakes D EC K 3 Engage PTO Or Pony Motor WI N AXL ES 21 USE LOW LOAD ANGLE TILT TO LOAD AND UNLOAD POWERED PRODUCTS 4 Pull Axles Forward WARNING DO NOT OPERATE TRAILER WHEN DETACHED FROM TRACTOR DO NOT OVERBALANCE TRAILER TOWARD TAIL END 5 To Achieve Low Load Angle Alternate Between Raising The Trailer And Pull ing The Axles Forward Until The Approach Plate Touches Ground And Axles Are Completely Forward CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW REAR AXLE TO Wu WARNING 6 Maximum Tilt Angle Is Only Intended For Unloading Non Powered Products And To Transfer Load To Tractor Transfer Load To Tractor By Raising Deck and Wide Load Lights M UST Moving Axles Toward Rear Until Load Is Forward Of Rear Axle b COLLAPSED Before Moving The Slide Axles Failure To Do So Will Result In Damage To The Trailer 7 To Return to Level Position Reverse Steps Used Tilt Trailer WARNING A WARNING FOR SAFE TRAILER TION THE TRAVELING AXLES CABLE LENGTH CHANGES MUST BE IN THE REAR MOST WHEN TILTING TRAILER POSITION FOR HIGHWAY USE Check Engi
108. sted to compensate for the lining and drum wear that occurs during the use of the braking system Some brakes require manual adjustment to move the lining closer to the drum Refer to brake adjustment in the support material that came with your trailer Brakes Why do my brakes and hubs get so hot Braking systems use friction to slow the vehicle and the energy used to slow the trailer is converted to heat Our brakes are designed to operate up to extremely high temperatures during hard braking applications This heat is noticeable on the hub and drums and is to be expected on a properly functioning brake If a brake is malfunctioning and running excessively hot this can be noticed by smoking brakes or the paint burning off the brake drum Miscellaneous How do you calculate hitch weights The hitch weight for conventional bumper type hitches should be 10 to 15 of the gross weight of the vehicle The remaining 85 to 90 of the load will be carried on the running gear The hitch weight for 5th wheel and gooseneck type trailers should be 15 to 20 of the gross weight of the vehicle The remaining 80 to 85 of the load will be carried on the running gear Wheels and Tires Can use wheels with greater offsets Wheel offset is the distance from the mounting surface to the centerline of the tire Our axles bearing sets are designed for wheel with 0 to 1 2 inset Exceeding this offset will shorten bearing life and may lead to dangerous bea
109. t all external lights and reflective equipment are clean and functional e Light and reflector checks include Clearance lights red on rear amber elsewhere Headlights High and low beams Tail lights Turn signals 4 way flashers Brake Lights Red reflectors on rear and amber reflectors elsewhere Landing Gear Check that the landing gear is fully raised has no missing parts crank handle is secure and the support frame is not damaged Suspension Look for missing shifted cracked or broken leaf springs e f vehicle is equipped with torsion bars torque arms or other types of suspension components check that they are not damaged and are mounted securely e Air ride suspension should be checked for damage and leaks ook for cracked or broken spring hangers missing or damaged bushing and broken loose missing U bolts or other axle mounting parts e The mounts should be checked at each point where they are secured to the vehicle frame and axle s Slack Adjusters amp Shock Absorbers e See that shock absorbers are secure and that there are no leaks e ook for broken loose or missing parts e he angle between the push rod and adjuster arm should be a little over 90 degrees when the brakes are released and not less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 When pulled by hand with the brakes released the brake rod should not travel beyond r
110. t cause for replacement However if the lining is deeply cracked to the shoe surface or is missing chunks your brake lining will require replacement Brakes Which magnet wire is the positive they are both the same color The magnet 1 not a polarized component Use one wire to connect to power from the brake controller and use the other to attach to ground It is recommended that a common ground be ran from the trailer plug to the magnets Do not ground each brake individually to the trailer frame or structure Also note that the brakes should be wired in paral lel not in series The wire color is used to identify the component since so many magnets physically look the same on the outside however they are different strengths for the different capacity brakes Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Brakes Why can t I lock and slide my electric brakes On an unloaded trailer you may be able to lock up your brakes if your electric brake controller is supplying full amperage to the brakes When loaded to capacity you may not be able to lock up your brakes as electric brakes are designed to slow the trailer at a controlled rate and not designed to lock up the wheels on a fully loaded trailer Our brakes are designed to meet all applicable safety standards All of our brakes will perform better after numerous burnish stops to seat the brake lining into the drums Brakes Why have to adjust my brakes Brakes must be adju
111. ted Load In A 60 000 Ibs In 16 CAUTION 1 The Semi Trailer Must Be Coupled To A Trac tor And The Landing Gear Raised Off The Ground Before Operating 2 Do Not Exceed The Gross Axle Weight Rat ings For Any Axle On Your Vehicle The Combined Weight Of The Semi Trailer And Cargo Must Not Exceed The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Of The Trailer WARNING Assure Maintenance Schedule Is Up To Date And Semi Trailer Is Ready To Be Pulled Failure To Do So May Result In Damage To The Unit And Or Cargo Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 STEPS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING LOADING WARNING CENTER OF GRAVITY OF LOAD MUST REMAIN AHEAD OF SUSPENSION CENTER WHEN APPROACH PLATE IS NOT SUPPORTED BY GROUND CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW BACK AXLE TO LEAVE THE GROUND A WARNING _ ALWAYS USE LOW LOAD AN JI GLE TO LOAD gt UNLOAD POWERED UNLOADING Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents UNLOADING PROCEDURE 1 Practice all standard industrial safety standards 2 Park the tractor semi trailer in a straight line on a level even surface Set the tractor brakes and release the semi trailer brakes 3 Start operation of hydraulic power system If the hydraulic engine package is installed start and warm up the auxiliary hydraulic power engine following manufacturer s engine operating instructions CAUTI O N 4 Make sure load is still in correct position
112. to the frame and crossmembers Splash Guards Check that splash guards mud flaps are not damaged and are mounted securely Pull Trailer Drawbars e Check dolly tongue for cracks e Check safety cable e Check pintle hook to insure it s locked e Check air and electrical connections Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Knowing how to couple uncouple correctly is basic to the safe operation of combination vehicles General coupling and uncoupling steps are listed below There are differences between rigs so learn the details of coupling and uncoupling the trucks you will operate li 1 0 li Coupling Tractor Semi Trailers 1 Inspect Fifth Wheel e Check for damaged missing parts e Check to see that mounting to tractor is secure no cracks in frame etc e Be sure that the fifth wheel plate is greased as required Failure to keep the fifth wheel plate lubricated could cause steering problems due to friction between the tractor and the trailer e Check if the fifth wheel is in proper position for coupling Wheel tilted down towards rear of tractor Jaws open Safety unlocking handle in the automatic lock position e f you have a sliding fifth wheel make sure it s properly locked e Make sure the trailer King Pin is not bent or broken 2 Inspect Area and Chock Wheels Make sure area around the vehicle is clear e Be sure trailer spring brakes are 3 Position Tractor e Put tractor direct
113. uld be greased once a year or every 12 000 miles with multipurpose grease It is recommended to grease a trailer if it has been in storage for any period of time Grease zerks on a Deck Over Tilt trailer are located e op and Base of the hydraulic cushion cylinder s e Hinge Pin pivot point this zerk is located in between the two tires on the mainframe of the trailer There is one grease zerk on each side of the trailer e Axles two grease zerks on each axle e Jack s dependent on options chosen there will be one to two grease zerks located on the jack Table Of Contents Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Felling Trailers Owner s Manual Rigid Neck Semi Trailers Supplement Table of Contents Click on Heading to Navigate to Specified Pages REPORTING SAFE IY 21 Divers SV SCC uu uu lulu 21 22 Coupling IMC OUD 0 23 25 Tal amp Upper Deck Ralp mem 26 Suspension Pressure GAO nrnna u u 27 Suspension Air Dump a le aaa nte ERR 27 7111 kO S uuu 27 UG 27 Ramps Hydraulic Alb Fold T 28 Loaded DO ZT uuu m 28 VSI VVC Ui regit u uuu 28
114. uld be tightened to a dry level of 720 Ib ft of torque on both the adjustable and non adjustable radius rods See Figure 2 Fig 2 1 2 20 radius rod clamp bolt Tighten to a dry level of 85 Ib ft of torque 5 8 18 radius rod clamp bolt Tighten to a dry level of 170 lb ft of torque 1 14 radius rod attachment bolt Tighten to a dry level of 720 Ib ft of torque Loose operation of this bolt can result in wear requiring that new components be installed to avoid structural damage During your visual inspection if you observe any visible wear or loosening in thc bushing it is imperative that you immediately replace the radius rod bushing and bolt Failure to replace these components will result in damage to the hanger spring seat and or radius rod 2b Next check the 1 2 20 radius rod clamp bolt which should be tightened to a dry level of 85 lb ft of torque The 5 8 18 radius rod clamp bolt should be tightened to a dry level of 170 lb ft of torque See Figure 2 If the clamp bolt has not been properly maintained then wear between the radius rod screw and the eye end may be observed If so then the entire radius rod must be replaced Simply retightening or replacing the clamp bolt will not correct the problem Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Bushings 3 The recommended torque values for the rocker bushing clamp bolts are different for each model a If you are working on the 7700 model suspensio
115. ultipurpose grease Always grease after taking the trailer out of storage e Cleanliness Wash the trailer regularly e Daily Inspection Conduct a walk around inspection daily fix any problems you find immediately When maintenance or repairs are being mad to the trailer it should be properly supported Use properly rated jack stands to support the trailer Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents FELLING TRAILERS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM FUNCTION WEEKLY EVERY 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS REQUIRED 3 000 MILES 12 000 MILES 25 000 MILES BRAKE Test that they are operational BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Adjust to proper operating clearance BRAKE MAGNETS Inspect for wear and current draw BRAKE LININGS Inspect for wear or contamination BRAKE CONTROLLER Check for correct amperage amp modulation BRAKE CYLINDERS Check for leaks sticking BRAKE LINES Inspect for cracks leaks kinks TRAILER BRAKE WIRING Inspect wiring for bare spots fray etc BREAKWAY SYSTEM Check battery charge and switch operation HUB DRUM Inspect for abdominal wear or scoring WHEEL BEARING amp Inspect for corrosion or wear CUPS Clean amp repack SEALS Inspect for leakage Replace if removed Inspect for wear loss of arch SUSPENSION PARTS Inspect for bending loose fasteners wear Inspect welds WHEELS NUTS AND Tighten to specified torque BOLTS values WHEELS Inspect for cracks dents or distortion TIRE INFLATION
116. walking from the back to the front of the trailer bed Large tilt trailers require a fair amount of effort to tilt the deck up and down One person s body weight may not be enough to tilt the deck alone in all cases The trailer bed will then float up into transport position secure latch 5 Secure all equipment to trailer bed Felling Trailers Inc 6 1 13 Table Of Contents Deck Over Tilt Trailer ration Deck Over Hydraulic Tilt Trailer Operation Electric Brake System Bed Latch 1 Park the truck and trailer as straight and level as possible Set park brakes and chock trailer wheels 2 Unlock the manual tilt deck lock s One lock on non stationary OPERATORS MUST RELEASE TILT LOCK PRIOR deck trailers two on stationary deck trailers FAILURE TO TO LOADING UNLOADING FAILURE TO DO SO RELEASE ALL DECK LOCKS BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOAD WILL RESULT DAMAGE TO YOUR TRAILER ING EQUIPMENT WILL RESULT IN TRAILER DAMAGE AND OR EQUIPMENT 3 On an empty trailer you will need to walk on the trailer bed to the rear of the trailer to tilt the bed If the bed tilts to slowly or quickly the needle valve on the side of the bed can be adjusted To increase the tilt rate turn counter clock wise To decrease the tilt rate turn clockwise Too rapid of a tilt rate can decrease safety and lead to trailer damage 5 Load your equipment onto the bed As your equipment moves on the tilt bed it will gradually tilt into the transpo
117. wheel center member and upon which the tire is attached Non pneumatic spare tire assembly A non pneumatic tire assembly intended for temporary use in place of one of the pneumatic tires and rims that are fitted to a passenger car in compliance with the require ments of this standard Non pneumatic tire A mechanical device which transmits either directly or through a wheel or wheel center member the vertical load and tractive forces from the roadway to the vehicle gener ates the tractive forces that provide the directional control of the vehicle and does not rely on the containment of any gas or fluid for providing those functions Non pneumatic tire assembly A non pneumatic tire alone or in combination with a wheel or wheel center member which can be mounted on a vehicle Normal occupant weight 68 kilograms 150 Ibs times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table of 49 CFR 571 110 Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table of 49 CFR 571 110 Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread sidewall or innerliner that extends to cord material Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire including elevations due to labeling decorations or protective bands or ribs Ply A layer of rubber coated parallel cords

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