
F-844-0117 i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Safety Information
Introduction .............................................................. 1-1
Understanding Safety Statements ............................................. 1-2
2 Standard Specifications
General Torque Specifications (rev. 4/97) ....................................... 2-3
Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications ......................................... 2-4
3 Operating Instructions
General ................................................................. 3-1
Parking Brake ............................................................ 3-1
Air Brake System .......................................................... 3-1
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............................................... 3-1
Electrical ................................................................ 3-3
Hydraulic ................................................................ 3-3
Pre-Coupling of Semitrailer and Tractor ........................................ 3-3
Coupling of the Tractor to the Semitrailer ....................................... 3-4
Connecting Tractor Services to the Semitrailer ................................... 3-4
Tractor and Semitrailer Check-Out ............................................ 3-5
Towing the Semitrailer ...................................................... 3-6
Parking the Trailer ......................................................... 3-7
Uncoupling Towing Vehicle from Semitrailer ..................................... 3-7
Trailer Lift Lever .......................................................... 3-7
Pull Out Extensions ........................................................ 3-9
Swingout Outrigger Platform Extension Set-Up ................................. 3-10
Preparation for Loading and Unloading ........................................ 3-11
Loading the Semitrailer .................................................... 3-13
Securing the Load ........................................................ 3-13
Preparation for Transport .................................................. 3-14
Unloading the Semitrailer .................................................. 3-14
Work Light (Option) ....................................................... 3-15
Air Ride Operation ........................................................ 3-15
Manual Height Control Operating Instructions (825, 835, & 845 Ag) (Tail Plate) .......... 3-15
Normal Highway Operation ................................................. 3-15
Raising or Lowering ....................................................... 3-15
Operating Instructions (835 Construction) (Curbside Bolster) ........................ 3-16
Normal Highway Operation ................................................. 3-16
Lift Axle Operation (Option) (Used on Rigid Three Axle Frame) ....................... 3-16
Suspension Operation (Axle Down) .......................................... 3-16
Axle Lift Operation (Axle Up) ................................................ 3-16