SECTION V.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
5-1.
GENERAL This section contains those inspection and preventive maintenance actions that are required for the
CT-1, Commercial Trailer Unit.
5-2.
INSPECTION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.
a.
Check and maintain tire pressure @ 35psi before each use and on a monthly basis
b.
Check oil level In wheel hubs before each use or daily when in use Add oil as required
c.
Check brake fluids level in power cluster (master cylinder) - Before each use
d.
Check brake system air hoses for tears, breaks or cuts. - Before each use - daily when used
e.
Check brake line tubing and fittings for cracks and leakeage. - Before each use
f.
Check component mounting for tightness - Before each use, - monthly, more often if rough terrain is traveled
g.
Check lights - before each use, daily when in use
h.
Check 12V and 24V cable assemblies - before each use.
i.
Check Towbar jack for working order, check safety pin for damage-- before each use, daily when in use.
j.
Welded frame assembly- visually check frame for cracks, tears, broken welds Repair as necessary-- Every
six months, or before each use.
5-3.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS: The following lubrication instructions shall be followed on the CT-1 Commercial
Trailer.
a.
Parking Brake Lever And Cross -shaft Assembly. Oil pillow blocks with 30w engine oil - monthly.
b.
Wet Hubs. Check daily when In use, fill as needed, check monthly, and rotate wheels several times for
lubrication proposes. Add SAE 90 oil as required. Fill to mark on caps
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Change oil in hubs at least once each year.
c.
Power Cluster (Master Cylinder) - Check before each use, add commercial grade brake fluid as required.
5-4.
TROUBLESHOOTING. (See Table 5-1) This table will aid maintenance personnel by indicating possible problem
areas while operating the trailer unit.
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