2.2 OPERATING SAFETY
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1. Read and understand all of the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before operating or adjusting the
Midland Trailer.
2. Do not allow riders on any part of the trailer.
3. Drive very carefully when negotiating hilly or uneven
terrain.
4. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving parts.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and all air pressure to be fully
exhausted before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
maintaining.
6. Stay away from discharge gates when truck engine
is running and/or the air system is pressurized; and
when there is any load/material in the body of the
trailer. Keep others away.
7. Use care when manually operating discharge gates.
Always know where your operating partner is before
moving gates to prevent injury. Do not stand in
the path of discharging material or allow anyone
else to be in the path of discharging material when
manually operating discharge gates.
8. Disconnect air lines and exhaust air system
completely before working on discharge gates or
cylinders; and be sure there is no load on material
inside the body of the trailer. Do not enter or reach
into trailer until air system is completely exhausted
and you know gates cannot close or open.
IMPORTANT: When using gate (open position)
locking mechanism; air lines must be disconnected
and air system must be completely exhausted after
locking mechanism is engaged (pin is installed)
NOTE: The locking pin is NOT designed to hold the
gates in the open position under air pressure
9. Maintain king pin, fth wheel assembly and all
running gear in good condition at all times.
10. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children,
before starting up and operating the tractor and
trailer.
11. Make sure that all lights and reectors that are
required by the local highways and transport
authorities are in place, clean and can be seen
clearly by all overtaking and oncoming trafc.
12. Do not operate unit with spring brakes caged or
brakes disabled. Block wheels if unhooked.
13. Before disconnecting the tractor from the trailer
unit(s) make sure that the tractor and trailer are on
level ground and that the trailer wheels are securely
blocked. Lower landing gear and provide extra
support if the ground is soft. Do not unhook if trailer
is loaded. Never disconnect the tractor from the
trailer unless the trailer is empty.
14. Do not dump unless tractor and trailer are on rm
level surface; with all wheels in contact with that rm
level surface
15. Review safety items with all personnel annually or
more frequently as necessary.
2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Read and understand all the information in the
Operator’s Manual regarding maintenance,
adjusting and servicing the Trailer unit.
2. Place all controls in neutral, stop the truck engine,
remove ignition key, set the park brake, and
exhaust all air pressure before adjusting, servicing
or maintaining any part of the Trailer unit.
3. Follow good shop practices:
- Keep service
area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for
the job at hand.
4. Cage spring brake
chamber before
disassembling.
5. Block wheels before de-activating brakes.
6. Disconnect air lines and exhaust air system
completely before working on discharge gates or
cylinders.
7. Maintain fasteners in running gear systems at
their specied torque at all times.
8. Establish and maintain a Trailer Preventative
Maintenance (TPM) program on your equipment.
Some jurisdictions require this program and the
maintenance of records on every commercial
vehicle on the road for future reference.