Landoll Axle Trailer 440

FASTENERS Tighten/Adjust Torque

Remove dust cap from spring brake chamber

Remove the release bolt from its holding brackets and insert it into the spring brake chamber. DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO CAGE THE SPRING BRAKE

Turn the bolt until the spring brake is caged. This should be 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches of release bolt extension

The brakes should now be totally released. Do not operate loaded trailer with brake manually released

To reset the spring brake, turn the release bolt until the spring is released. Remove the release bolt and store it in its brackets

Snap the dust cap back in place on the chamber

Sign off on the maintenance procedure

Was the hydraulic filter replaced successfully?

Sign off on the axle trailer maintenance

WARNING: Stand clear of fifth wheel plate when prying it down. Falling plate could cause serious injury.

To adjust fifth wheel latch assembly, support fifth wheel plate and adjust rear nut until the cam just touches the flat surface on the latch (See Figure 4-2.)

Enter the spring tension after tightening the front nut

IMPORTANT: To check the tension on the latch, place a pry bar between the fifth wheel plate and the backing plate and pry down until the latch release. If it releases too easily, tighten the spring tension. If you are unable to trip it, back off the spring tension until you are able to trip the release.

Was the latch able to release after adjustment?

WARNING: Too much tension will cause excessive wear on the release and possibly bend the latch rod.

Sign off on the fifth wheel latch adjustment