Section 3: Trailer And Coupling Flashcards
1
Q
Start off with COUPLING SYSTEM AND FIFTH WHEEL
A
Don’t forget
2
Q
Reflectors
A
- must not be CBF
3
Q
Trailer walls
A
- not CB and no holes
- PS by rivers
- no more than 14 ft in height
4
Q
Lights
A
- Not CBF
- lights turn on/ off and work properly
- have rubber support around it ( no AC)
5
Q
Landing gear
A
- PSNB
- should go up and down
- Crank handle should not be CBB
- Shoe should be flexible to adjust to ground
6
Q
Support Bar
A
- not CBD
- PSNB
- NIW
7
Q
Trailer support
A
- Not CBB
- PSNB
8
Q
Axles/ differentials
A
- Not CBB
- PSNB
- no OLL
9
Q
Air tank
A
- not CBL, no air leaks
- PSNB to chassis
10
Q
Stabilizer bar
A
- not CBD
- NIW
- “There is no shock”
11
Q
Spring mounts
A
- not CBD
- welded onto chassis NIW
- spring hangers are not CBB
12
Q
Leaf Springs
A
- No CBM
- no missing leaf springs
- If a 1/4 or more are missing or broken it will put the vehicle out of service
13
Q
U Bolts
A
- not CBD
- no missing bolts
- PSNB
14
Q
Torque Arm
A
- not CBB
- PSNB
- One adjustable torque arm ( drivers side) and one fixed (passenger side)
15
Q
Brake chamber
A
- not CBL (leaking)
- PSNB
- PSC
16
Q
Brake hose
A
- No ABC
- PSC
17
Q
Push Rod
A
-not CBD
- PSNB
-must have 1 inch of free play
-
18
Q
Slack adjuster
A
- no CBD
- PSNB
- PSSP
19
Q
Brake shoes
A
- not CB
- no less than 1/4 of an inch
20
Q
Brake drums
A
- no CBD and OLL
- PSNB
- NIW
21
Q
Tires
A
- inflation: Between 90 and 105 PSI or manufacture recommendation
- Condition: No ABC, no nails, evenly worn
- Tire depth: no less than 2/32 of an inch
- No space between tire and rim
- 4 inches of space between each tire, no debris between the tires.
22
Q
Rim
A
- not CBD
- NIW
- PSNB
23
Q
Lug nuts
A
- Bolt holes are CB
- no missing lug nuts
- Not oxidize in properly secured
24
Q
Axle seal
A
- not CBL
- PSNB
- Must be well greased
- No OLL
25
Air valve
- not CBD
- no air leaks
- must have cap
- not touching the rim
26
Splash guard
- no AC
- PSNB
- Not touching the ground or the tire
27
Guide light
- turns on/ off properly
- not CBF
- PSNB
- Must have rubber seal, not damaged or cut (AC)
28
Bumper
- not CBD
| - PSNB
29
Couplers
- Blue is service/ Red is for trailer
- Must not be missing seal
- No air leaks!
30
Pintle hook
- not CBB
- PSNB
- no loose or missing nuts
- PSSP (Must have a safety pin and cotter pin)
31
Electric connector
- not CBB
- PSNB
- PSSP,not missing pins
32
License plate
- PSNB
| - visible with white light
33
Signal Lights
- must not be CBF
- Rubber support around lights CB
- must turn on/ off properly
34
Door
- Opens and closes properly
| - Has a latch to lock the door
35
Clearance lights
- not CBF
- be of amber color
- must turn on/off and be working properly
36
Exhaust
- not CBDL
- welding not broken and NIW
- PSC
37
Reflectors
-not CBF or missing