Air-Pin Detachable Gooseneck Instructions
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1. Supplement IONS Operat Towmaster Trailers Product Manual TOWMASTER WARRANTY SUMMARY This warranty effective on trailers manufactured after 01 01 2009 Towmaster Inc herein referred to as Towmaster offers this extensive warranty to the original purchaser of our trailers Warranty starts from the date of sale as long we receive the filled out warranty card If we do not receive the warranty card warranty starts from the ship date of the unit LIMITED LIFETIME FRAME WARRANTY Towmaster warranties the trailer main frame frame crossmembers gussets beavertail and tongue or gooseneck for the lifetime of the trailer to the origi nal licensed owner to be free from defects in material and workmanship This LIFETIME WARRANTY does not cover the hitch ball pintle and gooseneck fifth wheel tires wheels axles Suspension ramps lights wiring paint wood d rings or any other features or options outside the scope of the trailer main frame weldment Limited Lifetime is determined by the following criteria The life expectancy of the trailer which is determined to be 10 years on tag trailers 50 000 Ib capacity and lower or 5 years on king pin trailers 50 000 lb capacity and up to the original owner and is non transferrable limited to the first accident or overloading This warranty also does not cover 1 Products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities 2 Misuse abuse or accidents 3 Vehicles which have been2. Detachable Gooseneck trailer INSTRUCTION DECALS The instructional decals should be affixed to the operating side of the gooseneck on the trailer If the decals are missing or unreadable contact our Parts Department for replacements Read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the operating procedure HYDRAULIC DETACHABLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROPER GOOSENECK HOOKUP TRANSPORT POSITION DETACH INSTRUCTIONS li GOOSENECK MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR 1 TRAILER MUST BE PARKED i RE ATTACHMENT OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR FOLLOW THIS ON LEVEL GROUND IN LINE an PROCEDURE FOR PROPER GOOSENECK ALIGNMENT WITH TRACTOR EEN START HYDRAULIC SYSTEM UNPLUG AIR AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND PLACE THEM IN THE MAIN DECK STORAGE USING THE PROPER LEVER RAISE MAIN DECK UNTIL LOAD PLATES CAN OPEN LOCK LOAD PLATE LEVER IN UNDERCARRIAGE MUST STRIKE THE OPEN POSITION TAPERED PART OF MAIN BEAR USING CONTROL LEVER LOWER MAIN DECK TO GROUND CONTINUE LOWERING MAIN Wi WRONG DECK UNTIL ABOUT 1 4 GAP BETWEEN LOAD PIN AND RING ze um INCORRECT APPROACH TO MAIN LOWER GOOSENECK SUPPORT DRIVE FORWARD DECK DAMAGE COULD OCCUR ARM TO TRUCK FRAME d N IF GOOSENECK APPROACH IS TOO HIGH OR HAS TOO MUCH ANGLE 9 RELEASE AIR LOCK PIN 10 DRIVE FORWARD ADJUST TOO MUCH ANGLE SUPPORT ARM ACCORDINGLY MOTE BEFORE BACKING UP ADJUST GOOSENECK SUPPORT ARM 1 1 2 GROUND CLEARANCE HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS 1 ADJU
3. Before backing into the main deck use the Pin Lock control button to lower the locking pin 16 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual AAA OPERATION EN Back into the main deck with enough force to lock the gooseneck in place Using the control lever lift the gooseneck sup port arm off the truck frame Continue lifting the deck until the support plates can be closed a E T 1200TG If you need a higher transport height for road clearance you can use the additional load plate Spacers 17 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual AAA OPERATION EN Lower the gooseneck until it rests on the load plates Connect the electrical and air hoses and you re ready for transport 18 19 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual Pu Parts Service Manual Detachable Gooseneck 0412
4. DIM F 1 38 DIM G 1 59 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual Ss TERMINOLOGY AIR PIN GOOSENECK Bs UPPER GOOSENECK WELDMENT GOOSENECK SUPPORT ARM LOAD PLATES KING PIN _ HYDRAULIC CONTROLS AIR ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES LOAD PLATE HANDLE LOAD RING UNDERCARRIAGE WELDMENT ALIGNMENT PLATE Towmaster Trailers Product Manual AAA TERMINOLOGY AIR PIN GOOSENECK Bs a A T ar eee SWING CLEARANCE DECKING SIDE BEAM OPEN BOOM WELL E T CE lb _ BOLSTER MAIN FRAME CROSSMEMBERS FRAME BED MA OUTRIGGER Ne S ar D RING TRUNNION E EIU EE FRONT au we rs LOADING i P RAMP LOAD PINS LOCK ALIGNMENT TROUGH AIR LOCK PIN un GOOSENECK 10 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual Towmaster Trailers Product Manual SECTION II es OPERATIONS Es Instruction Overview Decal 12 Detaching Gooseneck from Main Deck 13 Attaching Gooseneck to Main Deck 16 11 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual E INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW These instructions are to help you become familiar with the operation of our product They are not intended for the purpose of training or to replace common knowledge in operating a detachable gooseneck trailer Read these instructions before using the Towmaster
5. Press the Air Pin control button to release the Air Pin Lock 14 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual OPERATION EN Using the control levers again lower the goose neck to the ground Stand clear of the deck Stand clear when lowering deck Using the support arm control lever lower the gooseneck support arm to the tow vehicle Use enough pressure to support the gooseneck but not raise it Remove the air and electrical lines from the gooseneck to the trailer bed Store them in the storage area at the front of the trailer bed near the front ramp 15 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual E OPERATION FAA You are now detached from the main deck and ready to drive away If the gooseneck happens to rest on the ground it will be important to raise it by lowering the support arm When you are ready to reattach the gooseneck to the main deck raise the gooseneck so that the load rings are approximately 1 1 2 inches off the ground Read the CAUTION decal CAUTION to make sure the under PROPER GOOSENECK HOOKUP GOGSENECK MUST BE PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR REATTACAMENT OR DAMA Y GOCUR FOLL THIS carriage is set properly PROGERURE FOR PROPER GCOSENEI AL IENUENT before backing into the main deck or damage may occur WRONG Va gr HzZDORRECT APPR TO wl Toa HEH DEC DAMAGE ELLO OCCUR Eo Ir GOXIBSEHELS A ALA LA IS i OF TOO MUCH
6. ST GOOSENECK HEIGHT TO BE ABOUT 6 RAISE DECK UNTIL LOAD PLATES 1 1 2 FROM LOAD RING TO GROUND CAN BE CLOSED 2 ADJUST UNDERCARRIAGE IF NEEDED LOWER DECK TO REST ON LOAD PLATES 3 SLOWLY BACK TOWARD DECK UNTIL AIR PIN LOCKS 8 RAISE GOOSENECK SUPPORT ARM 4 UNDERCARRIAGE WILL SELF ALIGN IF NOT 3 CONNECT AIR AND ELECTRICAL PULL AHEAD AND ADJUST ACCORDINGLY LINES 5 MAKE SURE THE PIN IS LOCKED IN POSITION 12 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual E OPERATION FAA a se MS F lt Pe ES 4 S IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS PRIOR TO OPERATING THE TRAILER Operation and safety decals are placed in key areas on the trailer and point out important information and safety factors in those areas Failure to understand and adhere to this instruction may cause serious injury or death Before using the trailer make sure you are in a safe location and parked on solid ground Make sure the truck and trailer are in a straight line and on level ground 13 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual AAA OPERATION EN Start the hydraulic system so that oil is flowing to the gooseneck If your trailer has the pony motor option start the pony motor according to the instructions on the pony motor decal Using the hydraulic control lever raise the goose neck until the load plates can be opened lennTG Open the load plates
7. ailer or parts to dealer or con sumer from factory TIRE BATTERY WARRANTY New vehicle tires are warranted by their respective manufacturers and are prorated Battery is warranted by Towmaster and is prorated TOWMASTER S OBLIGATION Our obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace at no cost to the end user any warrantable part proven defective within the time limit of this war ranty at our factory or at an Authorized Towmaster Dealer Towmaster will handle disposition of warranties on all other purchased components such as ax les suspensions wheels batteries parking jacks and other purchased parts in conjunction with their respective manufacturers and under the terms of their respective warranty policies We must receive immediate notification of a defect and no allowance will be made for repairs without our prior consent or approval Manufacturer does not pre authorize any dealership for warranty work The dealer must call our warranty service department to receive an authorization number If the work per formed is not preauthorized with a claim number it may be deemed void Defective parts must be returned within twenty days of receipt of replacement parts or credit may not be given for the replacement parts and an invoice may be issued This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied by law or otherwise and there is no warranty of merchantability or fitness of purpose Federal regulations require motor
8. altered modified or repaired in any manner not authorized by our company FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Each Dexter Torflex Axle carries a limited 5 YEAR WARRANTY on the suspension to be free from defect in material and workmanship Warranty is limited to Dexter warranty policy TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Depending upon which suspension is used it may carry a limited 2 YEAR WARRANTY by its manufacturer FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Towmaster 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 de livery to the original purchaser except as noted below This one year warranty covers the entire trailer against material and workmanship except as noted New products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities Misuse abuse or accidents Items that have been pinched air or hydraulic hose Vehicles which have been altered modified or repaired in any manner not authorized by our company Second hand or used vehicles Wear items such as tires battery suspension bearings parking jacks Products that have not been properly maintained by the dealer or consumer A In no way shall the manufacturer be held liable for consequential damages such as rentals of substitute vehicles loss of profits downtime other com mercial losses This warranty does not cover shipment of trailer or parts to dealer or manufacturer or return shipment of tr
9. ilers We have put forth our best effort to provide you with common operations and replacement part information However Towmaster builds many custom trailers for various customers and cannot guarantee that your particular unit s 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 the correct replacement parts and answer your technical questions As a reminder we do not sell most parts directly we only sell parts through our dealer network The Team at Towmaster will make every effort to get you up and running and keep your trailer ownership as trouble free as possible Towmaster Trailers Product Manual Reporting Safety Defects If 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 Towmaster 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 individual problems between you your dealer or Towmaster Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline t
10. oll free at 1 800 424 9393 or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 7th Street SW NSA 11 Washington DC 20590 You may also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from www safecar gov Towmaster Trailers Product Manual SECTION I WV TRAILER INFORMATION A Trailer and Dealer Information 6 Truck Requirements and Operating Ranges 7 Trailer Terminology 8 Towmaster Trailers Product Manual TRAILER INFORMATION Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Trailer Information Model Purchased Date Purchased VIN serial number Axle Serial Numbers each axle has its own Axle 1 Axle 4 Axle 2 Axle 5 Axle 3 Dealer Information Dealer Address Address City State Zip Phone Fax Web Address Please have serial number available for all orders Towmaster Trailers Product Manual 11 TRUCK REQUIREMENTS OPERATING RANGES HS P S I 2 800 to 3 000 G P M 10 GPM minimum 25 GPM maximum Fuki Connectors Swing Clearance See truck dimensions page 5 oth Wheel Height 47 52 See truck dimensions page 5 Hydraulic Connections See below COUPLER NIPPLE Towmaster P N 37 5972 Towmaster P N 37 5971 COUPLER NIPPLE BODY SIZE 3 4 BODY SIZE 3 4 THREAD SIZE NPTF 3 4 14 THREAD SIZE NPTF 3 4 14 DIM A 3 36 DIM D 2 28 DIM B 1 62 DIM E 1 18 DIM C 1 90
11. vehicle manufacturers to maintain a record of original owners of their equipment Our warranty registration fulfills this requirement Please make every effort to complete the warranty card document and send it in This warranty written under the laws of Minnesota USA and some provisions in this warranty may be adjusted according to your local state province or country s laws Complete warranty details and changes can be read on our web site www towmaster com 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 effort to complete this document and send it in 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 Tire and brake warranty through original manufacturer All dimensions approximate Full warranty information available online at Towmaster com Towmaster Trailers Product Manual A forward from Towmaster to our valued customers This manual includes parts and service information for our current Towmaster tra
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