Flip Axle & Flexible Stinger
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1. jo ai p MU L EET V fo 1 SUPPLY e i SUPPLY 4 3 gt a 1 CT E A 4 6 Nd RED x EI PE m i x T v7 i pA 5 2 HH M mm T u aM SERVICE ICH 4 COMMON AR FROM d PRI NENNEN J ama A RALER WITHOUT LE d Ge 4 gei o ser C rules i bd b ay Item Parti Description Emergency glad hand red Service glad hand blue Female quick connect Male quick connect Air tank 1488ci Valve pressure protection Ride height control valve Control valve Pilot valve Air spring 31 4510 Air chamber spring brake type 30 35 0227 Brake valve Sealco 110338 Ojo N O i c NI Page 14 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger FLIP AXLE AIR SCHEMATIC Not Stinger Ready D d FES SUPPLY x T 5 RED 4 EU p HH ALM Lg Losch naj SERVICE iii kac dfi a BLUE Ue Q sg i2. JONVNSLNIVN The Air Tank found on the flip axle must be relieved after every days use Fig 2 There is a bleeder cable attached to the frame on the drivers side in front of the wheels Pull cable to release air water Water condensation can accumulate within the water lines and will cause many problems during cold weather operation GLAD HANDS Glad Hands are the air supply hose ends They must be clean at all times for proper operation of the air system Properly place the Glad Hands in thier storage area whenever not in use To properly clean a soiled Glad Hand remove the rubber and screen wash with mild detergent and warm water allow to dry throughly and reinstall TIRE and AXLE Tire and Axle information can be found in the manufactures manual located in the registration tube where this manual was located If any manual is missing refer to our website found on back cover to download the correct manual Page 12 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger SCHEMATICS 3 1 Flip Axle Air Schematic Stinger Ready 3 2 Flip Axle Air Schematic Not Stinger Ready 3 3 Stinger Air Schematic 3 4 Flip Axle Electrical Schematic SCHEMATICS Page 13 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger FLIP AXLE AIR SCHEMATIC Stinger Ready
3. SLAVd Item Part Description EN m U m gt O m m z 45 3314 45 0019 Grease pivot points before use 45 0032 Stinger control valve 45 0023 Warning max pressure 45 0110 Pressure to adjust weight 45 4214 Lock pin 45 0031 Instructions to connect disconnect 45 0034 Pressure weight chart 1904267 Logo 28 45 0012 Caution back up instructions CO N O OT R A MIS Page 22 Page 23 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 herein Towmaster Inc 61381 U S Highway 12 Litchfield MN 55355 800 462 4517 Parts Dept Fax 320 693 5703 www tovwmaster com Employee Owned Employee Pride U S A Made Towmaster Inc offers a complete line of trailers from small pans and tilts to drop deck trailers to deck over models and large tilts and detachable gooseneck trailers See your Towmaster Trailers dealer or visit our website to learn more Manufacturer reserves the right to modify without notice specific designs and specifications as deemed advisable on the trailers described herein without obligation in regards to trailers previously sold The manufacturer also reserves the right to discontinue any model or models without obligation in regards to trailers previously sold Written warranty covers each trailer
4. Back the trailer into the Flip Axle The Flip Axle will need to be blocked up or a hoist will have to be used to hold the front of the Flip Axle for alignment Once attached store the Flip Axle by flipping it onto the rear of the trailer when not needed Align the bottom attachment holes and insert and secure the bottom pins Allow the top ofthe Flip Axle to float P Allow to float Attach bottom pins Use the shims to adjust the Flip Axle so that it rides level depending upon the trailer ride height and load carried Start with the 1 4 shim and adjust as needed Should be parallel J p when loaded Bach gt E Too much shim Too little shim Em c CONNECT DISCONNECT FLIP AXLE When you want to store the Flip Axle on the rear of the trailer insert and secure the top pins and remove the bottom pins Use a loader or hoist to lift the Flip Axle and place on the trailer Use the D rings provided z O z ad LU D O CONNECT DISCONNECT STINGER Using flip axle with stinger Note Stinger will attach to the trailer in same procedure as the Flip Axle attached to the trailer Refer to Flip Axle attachment instructions 1 Position flip axle on rear of stinger Align lower mount holes install lower pins 2 Shim flip so top of stinger and flip are parallel 3 Connect electrical glad hands orange and green lines Operation Instructions 4 Attach stinger to
5. No other warranty expressed or implied is made Warranty on tires and brakes through original manufacturer All dimensions approximate 47 9402 1 2009
6. CN GE A F b 7 O lt LU V 7 dE O gt Ka Item Part Description 35 0052 Emergency glad hand red 35 0050 Service glad hand blue 35 0927 Male quick connect 35 0080 Air tank 1488ci 37 0470 Valve pressure protection 31 4510 Air chamber spring brake type 30 35 0227 Brake valve Sealco 110338 Page 15 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger STINGER AIR SCHEMATIC Description O L m gt O O 35 0927 Male quick coupler 29 4035 Control valve 37 0478 37 0907 Control valve 35 0926 Female quick coupler 31 4510 Air chamber type 30 29 4145 Air spring Page 16 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger FLIPAXLE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Flip 60 Pt 1904255 Harness Extension Stinger 240 Pt 1904254 Pt 39 7048 5 up Z ET san ma E P 18 240 Ms K ES Mi REE un m E L WHITE GROUND ne L SLACK MARKER TAIL LIGHT YELLOW LEFT T se BLUE AUX A as z a RED BRAKE N L GREEN RICHT TURN V BROWN WARKER TAIL
7. LIGHT L E 1M24 ee T m Id Id SCHEMATICS B z J 2 z B ae gja s M aj i E m g 3 3 3 8 3 amp 4 e E A l ez s annoy JLHM NYNL IHOR HMS NL Page 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS 4 1 Stinger Replacement Parts 4 2 Flip Axle Replacement Parts 4 3 Flip Axle Decals 4 4 Stinger Decals pu m T a Am oz m z 4 Page 18 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger STINGER REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Part REPLACEMENT PARTS 12 7009 Upper deck 12 7015 A frame 12 7008 Upper bag mount 36 1008 Bolt 36 1015 Flange nut 12 7019 Pivot shaft 06 7984 Shaft end cap 36 080 Bolt 12 5176 Lower pin 12 7020 Jack assm 12 6002 Lock pin weld 31 4510 Air chamber 36 0060 Nut 36 0034 Nut 36 0406 Washer 12 5144 Pivot weld 12 5146 Pivot pin 29 4145 Air spring Page 19 co Oo BGN Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger FLIPAXLE REPLACEMENT PARTS pu m T a Am oz m z Registration Holder 1 4 Lynch
8. Pin w chain Lower Pin Flip axle harness 3003 Light and grommet oval 05 3007 Light and grommet 2 5 License plate light 0086 Light and grommet 2 LED 003 Link top 12 6418 Pin Page 20 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger FLIPAXLE DECAL PLACEMENT ISSS _ S TOWMASTER TOWMASTER IW UW wm mm Item Part Description 1 45 0033 Flip axle operation 2 45 4218 Warning add or remove shim 45 4216 Adjust shims F E LU ie e sa D LU D Page 21 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger STINGER DECAL PLACEMENT F li DS E a
9. e a Li ZANIUM Flip Axle S Flexible Stinger Replacement Parts Service Manual and Operating Instructions gt ZIDWMASTER S The Standard for the Road Ahead 4 e towmaster com Page 2 c ZAMASTER A forward from Towmaster Trailers to our valued customers and dealers In this manual you will find service information and replacement parts for your current Towmaster trailer We have put forth our best effort to provide you with common operations and replacement part information However Towmaster Trailers builds many custom trailers for various customers and cannot guarantee that your trailers features are outlined in this manual If you encounter this problem please contact your dealer If they cannot be of assistance please feel free to call our Parts Department To ensure a more productive call have your trailer s VIN number serial number ready as that will be needed to locate your correct replacement parts and answer your technical questions The team here at Towmaster Trailers will make every effort to get you back up and running and keep your ownership as trouble free as possible Page 3 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger Limited Warranty Manufacturer warranties each new product manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser Warranty starts from the date of sale as long we receive the filled out warranty ca
10. m Series Flip Axle amp Stinger OPERATIONS Loading and unloading trailer 1 Pull out the stinger control valve when loading and unloading trailer This will dump the air from the air bags on both the stinger and the flip axle 2 Detach neck and load unload trailer Reattach neck and set deck height 2 3 Check that flip axle control valve is in the stinger use mode Flip Axle Operation LLI 2 77 O IN OUT WITH STINGER WITHOUT STINGER Push in for Pull out for automatic axle common air with yi M ride height other axles REPARTIR NL control 450033 T Adjust pressure control valve prior to pushing in the stinger control valve to approximately the desired air pressure When trailer is empty do not exceed 15psi of stinger bag pressure If stinger axle load is greater then trailer axle load loss of control may occur MAXIMUM PRESSURE WHEN EMPTY NOT TO EXCEED 15 PSI sigar Flip Axle Pressure Weight Chart Use as a guide ONLY Weights and Pressures are approximate 15 psi 5 000 Ibs 60 psi 10 500 Ibs 70 psi 13 700 Ibs 80 psi 14 500 Ibs 90 psi 17 500 Ibs 95 psi 19 000 Ibs 100 psi 20 000 Ibs 5 Push stinger control valve in Wait for the air bags to fill and pressure to stabilize This will take some time Readjust as needed Backina with Stinaer Stinger Control Valve When backing trailer have stinger and trailer aligned Pull pt T 4 stinger control val
11. rd If we do not receive the warranty card warranty starts from the ship date ofthe trailer Our obligation under this warranty is to replace free of charge at our factory or at the dealer s place of business any partproven defective within the time limit ofthis warranty This warranty does not cover 1 new products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities 2 misuse or accidents 3 vehicles which have been altered modified or repaired in any manner not authorized by our company 4 second hand or used vehicle In no way shall the manufacturer be held liable for consequential damages such as rentals of substitute vehicles loss of profits or other commercial losses Further new vehicle tires are warranted by their respective manufacturers and are not warranted by us Manufacturer will handle disposition of warranties on all other purchased components such as axles suspensions wheels and other purchased parts in conjunction with their respective manufacturers and under the terms oftheir respective warranty policies The manufacturer must receive immediate notification of a defect and no allowance will be made for repairs without manufacturer s prior consent or approval Manufacturer does not pre authorize any dealership for warranty work You must call our warranty service department to receive an authorization number If the work performed is not preauthorized with a claim number it may be deemed void Defective parts mu
12. se any organic solvents petrochemical open flames abrasives direct high pressure water or a direct pressurized steam cleaning system Area surrounding the Air Spring Check the area around the air spring to make sure that nothing could rub against it and that at the maximum diameter the air spring does not make contact with anything The temperature ranges for the air spring are as follows Standard construction 34 to 134 F MAINTENANCE Inspect Surface Inspect the outer surface of the air spring Check for uneven wear cracks and damaged areas Replace the air spring if needed Inspect Pneumatic Components The air supply to the system plays a large role in the air springs performance Inspect clean and replace if necessary any support products to the air springs valves regulators air lines etc Storage When not using the stinger it should be stored as best as possible in a cool dry place with the air spring away from direct sunlight or ozone producing equipment Page 11 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger GREASE POINTS Grease points must be serviced before every days use There are six grease zerks found upon the stinger Refer to Fig 1 for those locations Three pumps of grease or until grease is seen protruding from a relief area is the general rule of thumb Multi purpose Lithium based grease is recommended Location Of Grease Zerk
13. st be returned within thirty days of receiptof replacement parts or you may not be credited for the replacement parts This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied by law or otherwise and there is no warranty of merchantability orfitness of purpose Customer Registration Required Federal regulations require motor vehicle manufacturers to maintain a record of original owners of their equipment Our warranty registration fulfills this requirement Please make every effortto complete this document and send itin Manufacturer reserves the right to modify without notice specific designs and specifications as deemed advisable on the trailers described herein without obligation in regards to trailers previously sold The manufacturer also reserves the right to discontinue any model or models without obligation in regards to trailers previously sold Written warranty covers each trailer No other warranty expressed or implied is made Warranty on tires and brakes through original manufacturer All dimensions approximate Page 4 Table Of Contents 1 0 OPERATIONS Pg 6 e PA O 2 0 MAINTENANCE Pg 10 5 3 0 SCHEMATICS Pg 13 S 4 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS Pg 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEMATICS F pa D m O lt d D LI D Page 5 OPERATIONS Loading and Unloading Backing with Stinger Connect and Disconnect Flip Axle Connect and Disconnect Stinger O m 5 zi O Z 77 Page 6 Titaniu
14. trailer Refer to Flip axle attachment instructions ger Cennectina and Disconnecting Stinger 5 Set flip stinger control valve to stinger control STAND CLEAR WHEN ALIGNING TRAILER TO STINGER 6 Push in flip axle air dump valve ia secte ton pin these must be installed before the top pins Install bottom pins Use leveling jacks to align top pins KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF PINCH POINTS EST Ty ER TELE z E Install top pins 4 e p e a SR SL AP lt w WM e i Raise both jacks to highest position IN zm NC gat J Attach air hoses and electrical plug Push in Stinger Control Valve button Lower both jacks to ground to support stinger Remove top pins Remove bottom pins Drive trailer away from flexible stinger DISCONNECT Pull out Stinger Control Valve button Remove electrical plug and air hoses 450031 J MAINTENANCE 2 1 Air Spring Maintenance 2 2 Grease Points 2 2 Air Tank Water Trap 2 2 Glad Hands 2 2 Tire and Axle 2 z m z gt z O m Page 10 AIR SPRING MAINTENANCE The air spring is an expensive and vital component of the Flexible stinger Proper maintenance and care of the air spring will greatly increase its life Cleaning On a regular basis check the large air spring on the stinger Daily in muddy or dirty conditions Remove any rocks sand or other debris from the air springs Check between the convolutes of the spring Use soap and water to clean air springs Do not u
15. ve out This will deflate air bags and lift the pivot pin into lock position When backing trailer with NORMAL IN ano ac er Stinger attached the Stinger Pivot Pin must be engaged so oPERATION AND STINGER that the stinger does not pivot Pushin Tor normal REMOVAL use unlocks pivot Pull out to deflate air lock pin make sure bags locks pivot lock Flip Axle Control pin Valve is in Stinger use Mode A Page 7 Titanium Series Flip Axle amp Stinger CONNECT DISCONNECT FLIP AXLE Using flip axle on trailer Danger Stay Clear of all Pinch Points 1 Position flip axle on trailer tailboard and align lower mount holes Install lower pins 2 Pull out flip axle air dump valve 3 Connect electrical plug glad hands and common air line 4 If equipped set flip stinger control valve to flip control 5 Push in flip axle dump valve and inflate suspension 6 Shim flip axle to obtain an axle clearance of 6 5 to 7 5 Readjust as load and trailer height change O E m 5 a O Z 77 Flipping axle for non use travel 1 Pull out flip axle air dump valve 2 Remove shims 3 Install upper mount pins 4 5 Disconnect electrical and air lines Remove lower mount pins Axle may shift support flip and stay clear 6 Attach chains to d rings on back of flip Lift and rotate flip axle on top of trailer by use of an overhead lifting source or min capacity of 3 000lbs The Flip Axle and trailer must be on level ground
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