Carrier operating and maintanance Especificaciones

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08© 2008 Jerr-Dan Corporation. All Rights Reserved.1080 Hykes RoadGreencastle, PA 17225Phone (717) 597-7111www.jerr-dan.com$35

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page viiiSection III: MaintenanceMaintenance and Lubrication ... 83Fastener To

Section III: MaintenancePage 905-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08TROUBLE SHOOTINGYou probably won’t require anything but preventive maintenance to keepyour Ca

Section III: MaintenancePage 915-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08HYDRAULIC CLUTCH PUMPProblem Cause SolutionNo oil flow from a. No oil in reservoir a. Fill hy

Section III: MaintenancePage 925-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08PTO FUNCTIONING IMPROPERLY Problem Cause SolutionCable tight or frozen a. Cable kinked or ben

Section III: MaintenancePage 935-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08HYDRAULIC PUMP - con’tProblem Cause SolutionOil foaming a. Air leaking into suction line a. T

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5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 95AAnchoring Device - Used to attach cable ends, snatch blocks, safety chains,and tie-down assembli

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 96Boom Length - The straight line distance from center of the revolving base to thecenter of the bo

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 97Certification Label - Required by Public Law 89-563, which states that a motorvehicle or item of

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 98DOT (Department of Transportation) - A federal agency dealing with regulationsconcerning both the

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 99Forks - A device attached to the lift bar for lifting a vehicle by the tires, axle, frame,or stru

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 1The safe operation of your Jerr-Dan Carrier is your responsibility. Read thismanual and the truck man

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 100Hydraulic Oil - Fluid used in operation of hydraulic systems.Hydraulic Relief Valve - A mechanic

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 101Light Pylon - Structure on which an emergency light bar is mounted.Line Pull - The maximum wire

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 102Overall Vehicle Width - The design dimension ot the widest part of the vehicle,exclusive of sign

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 103Roadside - The left or driver's side of the vehicle when viewed from the rear,opposite side

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 104Spade - One or more ground penetrating devices designed primarily, whenused, to stabilize rearwa

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 105Towing - See Tow.Tow Bar - A device for positioning a towed vehicle behind a towing vehicle.Tow

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section IV: GlossaryPage 106Wheel Arm - A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towedvehicle.Whee

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 2that we know about. We also strongly recommend that you receivespecialized and advanced training fro

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 3STANDARD DUTY CARRIERIncludes the following Models:_ _NGAF - 5 Ton Pioneer Fixed Rail_ _NGADF - 5 Ton

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 41SAE J706: Surface Vehicle Recommended Practices - Rating of Winches2SAE J2512: Surface Vehicle Recom

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 5NOTEThese ratings apply to the structural design of the Standard Duty Carrier only .They might be lim

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 6MEDIUM DUTY CARRIERIncludes the following Models:_75T2B - 7.5 Ton Steel B.I.C._75TRB - 7.5 Ton Steel

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 71SAE J706: Surface Vehicle Recommended Practices - Rating of Winches2SAE J2512: Surface Vehicle Recom

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 8HEAVY DUTY CARRIER10 TONIncludes the following Models:_10T2B - 10 Ton Steel Wrangler_10TRB - 10 Ton S

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 91SAE J706: Surface Vehicle Recommended Practices - Rating of Winches2SAE J2512: Surface Vehicle Recom

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5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 10NOTEThese ratings apply to the structural design of the Heavy Duty Carrier only .They might be limit

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 11HEAVY DUTY CARRIER15 TONIncludes the following Models:_15T2B - 15 Ton Steel Wrangler_15TRB - 15 Ton

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 121SAE J706: Surface Vehicle Recommended Practices - Rating of Winches2SAE J2512: Surface Vehicle Reco

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 13MFG BY:_____________________________________________________________________________________DATE OF

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 14• Don’t use a recovery vehicle that has notbeen properly maintained. Make suremounting bolts are ti

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 15• Make sure you are clear of oncoming traffic.Driver side and passenger side controls arestandard on

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 16• Make sure all brakes and locks are properlyset on the recovery vehicle.• Store L-Arms when not in

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 17• When loading or unloading the deck andoperating the winch, make sure the areabehind the load is cl

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 18• NEVER drive a vehicle onto the deck. Alwaysuse the winch to pull the vehicle onto thedeck.• KEEP

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 19• Make sure deck is in the locked positionbefore traveling.• Block up the deck before performing any

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08© 2008 Jerr-Dan Corporation. All Rights Reserved.FOREWORDThis manual serves as a guide for the owner and operator in the saf

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 20• Use separate safety chains from the towed vehicle to the subframe for standard towbar andwheel lif

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 21CAPACITY/RATING INFORMATION PLACARDSThese placards provide information about carrier and vehicle rat

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 22WARNING275275VEHICLE ON DECK - CHECKLISTVEHICLE ON TOW BAR - CHECKLISTREVIEW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE E

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 23012WARNINGWINCH CABLE FAILURE MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. STAY CLEAR OF CABLE AND LOAD WHEN OPERATIN

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 24WARNINGWARNING391SAFETY PIN MUST BE INSTALLEDWHILE TOWING. FULLY RETRACTBOOM FOR RATED CAPACITY.GUI

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 25OPERATION PLACARDS AND LABELSSTABILIZERSTABILIZER650STABILIZERSTABILIZER651649

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 26TOW OPTTOW OPT657GRID ARMSGRID ARMSTOW OPTTOW OPT658GRID ARMSGRID ARMSTOW OPTTOW OPT652TOW OPTTOW OP

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section I: SafetyPage 27ROLLROLLTILTTILTWINCHWINCHTOW OPTTOW OPTTOW OPTTOW OPTTOW OPTTOW OPTGRID ARMSGRID ARMSAn Oshkosh Cor

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5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 29OPERATIONThe safe operation of your Jerr-Dan carrier is your responsibility. You can beheld leg

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Jerr-Dan Corporation strives to provide information that is accurate, com-plete and useful. All information contained in th

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 30BEACONLIGHTAUXWARNREARFLOODWORKLIGHTMASTER0N0N0N0N0NTILTING THE DECK/LOADINGFollow these simple

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 314. Engage the power take-off(PTO). Refer to PTO operator’smanual. NEVER TRAVEL WITHTHE POWER T

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 327. Raise the Rollback Controlhandle to slide the deck back.Align the arrow decal pointer onthe s

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 33WARNING:Maintain a minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope/cable on thewinch drum at all times.

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 3412. Re-engage the winch clutch.(See winch operation)13. Slowly lower the Winch Controlhandle to

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 35CAUTION:Remain clear of the load while winching. Never walk between thewinch and its load when

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 3619. Secure the rear of the vehicle.(See Securing Vehicleinstructions)20. Once the vehicle is sec

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 37WARNING:Always refer to the Operator's Pre-Transport Checklist located onthe headboard of t

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 38BEACONLIGHTAUXWARNREARFLOODWORKLIGHTMASTER0N0N0N0N0NTILTING THE DECK/UNLOADINGFollow these simpl

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 394. Engage the power take-off(PTO). Refer to PTO operator’smanual. NEVER TRAVEL WITHTHE POWER TA

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page iiiLIMITED WARRANTYManufacturer’s Warranty. Manufacturer’s sole warranty shall be the following, whichDistributor shall

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 407. Raise the Rollback Controlhandle to slide the deck back.Align the arrow decal pointer onthe s

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 4111. Slowly lower the Winch Controlhandle to take-up any slack inthe wire rope/cable to allow the

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 4215. Remove the hook-up chains andwire rope/cable.16. Lower the Winch Control handleand spool the

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 4319. Lower the Rollback Controlhandle and move the deckcompletely forward until itengages the hol

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 44WINCH OPERATION - MANUAL REMOTE FREE-SPOOLFollow these simple steps todisengage the winch:1. To

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 45Follow these simple steps to re-engage the winch:1. To re-engage the winch clutch,simply raise a

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 46WINCH OPERATION - AIR REMOTE FREE-SPOOLFollow these simple steps todisengage the winch:1. To dis

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 47Follow these simple steps to re-engage the winch:1. To re-engage the winch clutchsimply move the

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 48SECURING VEHICLEEach Standard Duty and Medium Duty Carrier is supplied with a set of highstrengt

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 493. To release the ratchet, simplypull on the locking bar,disengaging the teeth and raisethe hand

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page iv5. Exclusive and Entire Warranty. The warranty constitutes Manufacturer’s entirewarranty as to the product and it is

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 50INSTALLING THE REAR TIE DOWN STRAPS1. Using the RTJ hook clusterstraps and ratchet spoolmechanis

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 51"IRL" (INDEPENDENT RAISE/LOWER)WHEEL LIFT OPERATIONThe optional wheel lift allows a se

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 521. Turn on the safety and worklights. (Switches are located onthe switch panel in the dash.)2. P

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 535. Adjust the electronic or manual throttle control to set the enginespeed to approximat

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 548. Raise the Tow Option Extend/Retract Control handle to extendthe wheel lift under the vehicle.

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 5512. Place the vehicle's transmissionin Neutral and release theparking brake. Make sure tha

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 5615. Lower the Tow Option Extend/Retract Control handle to retractthe wheel lift until the vehicl

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 57WARNING:Properly secure the vehicle to the wheel grid using tie-down straps.Tie-down straps shou

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 58"ZOD" (ZERO DEGREE) WHEEL LIFT OPERATIONThe optional wheel lift allows a second vehicl

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 591. Turn on the safety and worklights. (Switches are located onthe switch panel in the dash.)2. P

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page vLIMITED WARRANTYCoverage and ProceduresLike our wheel lift and car carrier products, Jerr-Dan warranty programsare des

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 605. Adjust the electronic or manual throttle control to set the enginespeed to approximat

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 618. Lower the Tow Option Raise/Lower Control handle to lower theback end of the wheel lift to abo

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 6212. Install tie-down straps to securethe wheels in the grid. (See Tie-Down Straps instructions)

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 6315. Make sure that the far end of thevehicle has enough groundclearance. It is possible to se

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 6419. Remove the wheel chocks fromthe carrier's rear tires.20. Disconnect the power take-off(

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 65WARNING:The wheel lift is designed to transport a second vehicle. Never towa vehicle on the whe

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 66"L" ARM GRID OPERATION1. Set the grid width as required forthe casualty vehicle to be

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 674. Extend the lift arm under thecasualty vehicle. Make sure thatall under carriage parts arecle

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 68"T37" PIVOTING GRID OPERATION1. Set the grid width as required forthe casualty vehicle

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 694. Extend the lift arm under thecasualty vehicle. Make sure thatall under carriage parts arecle

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page viProcedures for warranty coverage:1. Contact your selling distributor.2. If necessary, contact Jerr-Dan for the distri

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 70HYDRAULIC GRID OPERATION 1. Lower the grid arms open/closecontrol handle to unfold and openthe a

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 71TIE-DOWN STRAPS - L-ARM GRIDThe L-Arm grid is supplied with a set of high-strength polyester web

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 723. To release the ratchet, simplypull on the locking bar,disengaging the teeth and raisethe hand

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 733. Take up the slack in the strapby ratcheting the take-up spoolarm. Continue until the tiressh

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 74TIE-DOWN STRAPS - "T37" PIVOTING GRIDThe "T37" pivoting grid is supplied wit

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 753. To release the ratchet, simplypull on the locking bar,disengaging the teeth and raisethe hand

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 763. Take up the slack in the strapby ratcheting the take-up spoolarm. Continue until the tiressh

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 77TIE-DOWN STRAPS - HYDRAULIC GRIDThe hydraulic grid is supplied with a set of high-strength polye

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 783. To release the ratchet, simplypull on the locking bar,disengaging the teeth and raisethe hand

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 793. Place the ratchet hook of thestrap assembly into a hole onthe front side of the grid arm.Use

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Page viiSection I: SafetySafety (General) ... 1Ratings:

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 80HAND HELD WIRELESS REMOTEThe hand held wireless remote controller is an option available for any

5-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08Section II: OperationPage 812. Depress the appropriate yellowbutton on the hand controller forthe desired funtion(s). The r

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Section III: MaintenancePage 835-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATIONYour Jerr-Dan carrier has been designed to give you excellent serv

Section III: MaintenancePage 845-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08fluid is at operating temperature. Cold oil is more dense and willgive a false indicator gaug

Section III: MaintenancePage 855-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08• All torque values shown are for bolts (cap screws) and nuts that are either zinc-plated or

Section III: MaintenancePage 865-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08OILS AND GREASESThe following oils and greases are suitable for use with your Jerr-DanCarrier

Section III: MaintenancePage 875-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08WIRE ROPE HANDLING AND INSPECTIONA new wire rope requires a break-in period. Run the wire ro

Section III: MaintenancePage 885-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08It is good practice , where the equipment is consistently in use, to give therope a certain l

Section III: MaintenancePage 895-376-000097REV. 1 - 12/08LUBRICATION POINTSThe following lubrication chart is located on the headboard on the driver’s