ALUMINUM END DUMP

OPERATION – MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL

INDEX
PAGE #

i. CONSUMER INFORMATION
ii. GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
iii. DUMPING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION ONE
1-1 LUBRICATION CHART AND INSTRUCTIONS
1-2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
1-3 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORDS

SECTION TWO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2-1 WIRING SCHEMATIC, FRONT 7WAY

2-2 4WAY, 6WAY OPTIONS

SECTION THREE
GATE SYSTEM

3-1 GATE AIR LOCK ASSEMBLY

3-2 GATE AIR LOCK DETAIL
3-3 GATE AIRLOCK SCHEMATIC
3-4 SPECIAL GATE SYSTEM
 SECTION FOUR
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM

4-1 TANDEM AIRBRAKE SCHEMATIC

4-2 TRIDEM AIRBRAKE SCHEMATIC

SECTION FIVE
AXLE SYSTEM

5-1 TYPICAL AXLE INFORMATION PAGE

5-2 TYPICAL AXLE PARTS IDENTIFICATION

SECTION SIX
SUSPENSION SYSTEM

6-1 SUSPENSION INFORMATION PAGE

6-2 WATSON CHALIN TI300 SUSPENSION
6-3 AIR RIDE SUSPENSION SCHEMATIC

SECTION SEVEN
DRAFT ARM HINGE POINTS
7-1 DRAFT ARM CONNECTIONS

SECTION EIGHT
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS

8-1 SINGLE ACTING TELESCOPIC CYLINDER OPERATION

 SECTION NINE
SPECIAL OPTIONS

IF YOUR TRAILER HAS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL OPTIONS THE

DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST FOR THOSE ITEMS CAN BE FOUND IN THIS SECTION:

TARP

9-1 CRAMARO TARPAULIN PAGE 1

9-2 CRAMARO TARPAULIN PAGE 2
9-3 CRAMARO TARPAULIN PAGE 3
9-4 CRAMARO TARPAULIN PAGE 4

CONSUMER INFORMATION
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 RANCO TRAILERS.

IF NHTSA RECEIVES SUFFICIENT 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 RANCO TRAILERS.
TO CONTACT NHTSA, YOU MAY EITHER CALL THE AUTO SAFETY HOT LINE TOLL FREE AT 1-800-424-
9393 (OR 366-0123 IN WASHINGTON DC AREA) OR WRITE TO NHTSA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590. YOU CAN ALSO OBTAIN OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY FROM THE HOT LINE.

GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A RANCO DEALER OR OTHER QUALIFIED SERVICE
FACILITY THAT REGULARLY PROVIDE SUCH SERVICE. ALTERATIONS TO A RANCO TRAILER SHOULD
NOT BE MADE WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING RANCO.

ALTERATIONS COULD AFFECT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE TRAILER AND VOID THE
WARRANTY. WELDING OR OTHER ALTERATIONS SHOULD NEVER BE MADE TO ANY AIR RESERVOIR,
WHEEL, RIM, AIR CHAMBER OR SPRING.

THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) THAT IS STAMPED ON THE CERTIFICATE PLATE IS THE
STRUCTURAL CAPACITY OF THE LOWEST RATED COMPONENT OF THE SUSPENSION, SPRINGS, HUBS,
DRUMS, WHEELS, RIMS, BEARINGS, AXLES OR TIRES.

IF COMPONENTS ARE SUBSTITUTED THAT AFFECT GAWR AND ARE OF LESS CAPACITY THAN THOSE
ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, THE GAWR ON THE CERTIFICATE PLATE MUST BE LOWERED TO THE
CORRESPONDING LOWER CAPACITY BY ADDING AN “ALTERED VEHICLE” LABEL. IF COMPONENTS
ARE SUBSTITUTED THAT ARE OF EQUAL OR GREATER CAPACITY THAT THOSE ORIGINALLY
INSTALLED, THEN THE GAWR LABEL NEED NOT BE CHANGED.

PROTECTIVE FILMS SUCH AS PAINTS AND OTHER COATINGS, ARE NECESSARY TO PREVENT
CORROSION AND TO PROTECT THE METAL SURFACES. TRAILERS THAT OPERATE IN ENVIRONMENTS
THAT ARE CONDUCTIVE TO SEVERE CORROSIONS MAY REQUIRE MORE OR DIFFERENT PROTECTIVE
COATING THAT THOSE USUALLY APPLIED AS STANDARD. CHECK WITH YOUR RANCO DEALER OR
THE FACTORY FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON COATINGS FOR CORROSIVE MATERIALS.

THERE ARE “WARNING” AND “CAUTION” DECALS PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED ON ALL RANCO
TRAILERS. THESE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO THE LETTER BY ALL PERSONNEL OPERATING OR
WORKING ON THE VEHICLE.

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 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. OPERATOR PRE-START CHECKS

A. BEFORE BACKING UNDER THE TRAILER, BE SURE THAT THE TRUCK 5TH WHEEL IS PROPERLY
GREASED AND THAT THE 5TH WHEEL HEIGHT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE 5TH WHEEL PIN
HEIGHT
B. CHECK SPRING BRAKES TO INSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY SET SO THAT THE TRAILER
WILL NOT SLIDE BACK WHEN THE TRACTOR IS BACKED UNDER THE 5TH WHEEL. THIS
TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH SPRING BRAKES THAT WILL LOCK THE BRAKES WHEN ALL AIR
LINES ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACTOR AND WILL ONLY RELEASE AFTER THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE AIR TANKS EXCEEDS 50 POUNDS.
2. STARTING PROCEDURE AND CONTROLS
A. AFTER BACKING THE TRACTOR UNDER THE TRAILER AND INSURING THAT THE 5TH WHEEL IS
LOCKED BY ATTEMPTING TO PULL AHEAD, THE AIR LINES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
SHOULD BE CONNECTED PROPERLY, ENSURING THAT THE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY GLAD
HANDS ARE CONNECTED TO THE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY GLAD HANDS ON THE TRAILER.
ALL GLAD HANDS SHOULD BE COLOR CODED, SERVICE (BLUE) AND EMERGENCY (RED).
AFTER PROPER CONNECTION IS MADE, THE VALVE IN THE TRACTOR THAT ALLOWS AIR TO
FLOW TO THE TRAILER SHOULD BE OPENED.
B. WHILE AIR PRESSURE IS BEING BUILT IN THE TRAILER TANKS, THE OPERATOR SHOULD
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES TO INSURE THAT THE TRAILER IS
IN OPERATIONAL CONDITION WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IS BUILT UP SUFFICIENTLY TO
RELEASE THE BRAKES.
1. RAISE THE PARKING LEGS OF THE TRAILER TO THE TRAVEL POSITION. THIS CAN BE
MANUAL OR CRANK.
2. CHECK THE TIRES FOR PROPER INFLATION AND TO INSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CUTS OR
BRUISES THAT WILL LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE ON THE ROAD. WHILE CHECKING THE TIRES,
THE OPERATOR SHOULD ALSO OBSERVE THE LEVEL OF OIL IN THE STEMCO OIL SEALS
(REFER TO LUBRICATION SECTION).
3. TURN ON TRACTOR LIGHTS AND CHECK ALL TRAILER LIGHTS FOR PROPER OPERATION.
REPLACE LIGHTS OR BULBS IN ANY THAT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.
4. AT THIS TIME THE AIR PRESSURE SHOULD HAVE BUILT UP SUFFICIENTLY TO HAVE
RELEASED THE BRAKES ON THE TRAILER. CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES HAVE
IN FACT RELEASED. IF THEY HAVE NOT RELEASE, CHECK TO SEE WHY AIR IS NOT
GETTING TO THEM.
5. AFTER BRAKES HAVE RELEASED, CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS. LISTEN FOR ANY AIR LEAKS IN
THE AIR OPERATING SYSTEM AS WELL AS IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. ANY LEAK SHOULD
BE FIXED PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE TRAILER.

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 END DUMP OPERATION
CAUTION! END DUMP OPERATION CAN BE DANGEROUS!

OPERATOR SHOULD BE ALERT AT ALL TIMES WHEN RAISING TRAILER AND WARN PERSONS
TO STAND CLEAR. YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN
ITS OPERATION. REMEMBER! AN UNTRAINED OR CARELESS OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND
OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. OPERATOR SHOULD FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL AND THE PRECAUTIONS SET FORTH BY YOUR COMPANY.

BEFORE DUMPING, OPERATOR SHOULD CHECK DUMP SITE FOR A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE.
CHECK FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES OR OTHER STRUCTURES THAT COULD BE A DANGER.

CYLINDERS CAN NOT WITHSTAND SIDE PRESSURE FROM A DUMP UNIT LEANING. MAKE SURE
THE TRACTOR TRAILER UNIT IS LINED UP STRAIGHT WITH EACH OTHER (NOT JACK KNIFED) WHEN
DUMPING. AVOID DUMPING IN A HEAVY CROSS WIND, DUMP WITH UNIT FACING INTO THE WIND.

DO NOT OVERLOAD DUMP UNIT. THE LOAD MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED DURING
LOADING AND UNLOADING.

THE OPERATOR SHOULD REMAIN AT THE CONTROLS DURING THE ENTIRE DUMPING
OPERATION. IF THE UNIT STARTS TO LEAN TO ONE SIDE, THE OPERATOR SHOULD IMMEDIATELY
LOWER THE BODY. IT IS IMPORTANT TO FEATHER THE CONTROL VALVE INTO THE HOLD POSITION
TO AVOID A PRESSURE SPIKE IN THE CYLINDER.

DO NOT JERK OR SLINGSHOT DUMP UNIT IN AN ATTEMPT TO FREE A STICKING OR FROZEN

LOAD. PULLING FORWARD (OR BACKING UP) AND HITTING THE BRAKES OR LOWERING THE BODY
PART WAY AND THEN QUICKLY ENGAGING THE VALVE IN THE “HOLD” OR “RAISE” POSITION WILL
CAUSE A TREMENDOUS PRESSURE SPIKE. THIS PRESSURE SPIKE MAY BULGE OR SPLIT ONE OF THE
LARGER STAGES OF THE CYLINDER.

WHEN LOWERING A LOAD THAT IS STICKING, THE DUMP UNIT MUST BE FEATHERED DOWN
SLOWLY TO AVOID A HIGH PRESSURE BUILD UP IN THE CYLINDER. DO NOT OPERATE CYLINDER AT
PRESSURES ABOVE 2,000 P.S.I.

THE UNIT MUST BE LOWERED COMPLETELY BEFORE MOVING. DO NOT DRIVE WITH P.T.O. OR
HYDRAULIC PUMP ENGAGED.

HYDRAULIC HOSES SHOULD BE INSPECTED REGULARLY AND REPLACE IF WORN OR

DAMAGED. HYDRAULIC OIL SHOULD BE CHANGED REGULARLY.

A LIGHT FILM OF OIL ON EACH PLUNGER OR STAGE OF A TELESCOPIC CYLINDER INDICATED

GOOD CYLINDER OPERATION. AFTER MANY CYCLES OF THE CYLINDER, A SMALL ACCUMULATION
OF OIL MAY BE NOTICED ON THE PLUNGERS OR SLEEVES AT THE HEAD NUTS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE
MISTAKEN FOR PACKING LEAKAGE

CYLINDER SHOULD BE FREE OF ENTRAPPED AIR. IT IS ADVISABLE TO BLEED AIR FROM

CYLINDER WEEKLY FOR A SMOOTH OPERATION.

**NOTE: IF OSCILLATING 5TH WHEEL IS USED IT MUST BE BLOCKED SO IT WILL NOT OSCILLATE.

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SECTION
ONE

LUBRICATION

PREVENTION
MAINTENANCE

AND

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
 1

3 4
2 6
5 7

1. HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PIN GREASE, TWO

PLACES
2. 5TH PLATE – DRAFT ARM CONNECTION
GREASE, TWO PLACES
3. DRAFT ARM – CENTER MOUNT
CONNECTION, TWO PLACES
4. GATE LATCH MECHANISM GREASE, FOUR
PLACES
5. AXLE BRAKE CAM GREASE, FOUR PLACES

IF THE UNIT IS A QUARTER FRAME

6. QUARTER FRAME DRAFT ARM, GREASE

FOUR PLACES
7. HINGE ASSEMBLY GREASE, FOUR PLACES

END DUMP LUBRICATION CHART

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 END DUMP TRAILER
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The following is a list of Scheduled Maintenance measures that if followed will help keep your RANCO TRAILER in good working order and
will result in a minimum of down time. These Scheduled Maintenance procedures are best performed at your DEALERS shop unless you have
a qualified shop of your own capable of handling these procedures.

AFTER 1st MONTH OF USE

TARP ADJUSTMENT - The cables and the tarp material tends to stretch once you start using the trailer. It is very important that the slack be
taken out of the cables properly during this first check. -Refer to Tarp Adjustment Section on BACK of this page for adjustment recommendations.

CHECK TORQUE ON ALL SUSPENSION FASTENERS - Once the trailer is placed in service; the fasteners stretch slightly and
may loose the torque values that were applied at the factory. It is important that these torque values be maintained in order for the suspension to operate
properly. The proper torque values for your suspension are listed in the Suspension Fasteners Section on BACK of this page and on a Decal attached to
the sub-frame of your trailer.

CHECK TORQUE ON ALL WHEEL END FASTENERS - The wheel end fasteners stretch just like the suspension fasteners, and
the torque should be checked after the ~ month of service. Refer to Wheel End Fasteners Section on BACK of this page for proper torque values for
different styles of wheels.

GREASE GATE LATCH MECHANISM, AXLE CAM BUSHINGS & SLACK ADJUSTERS - Proper Lubrication is
most important in the operation of any type of dump trailer and a regular schedule should be set up and maintained. -Refer to Grease Section on BACK
of this page, Page 1-4 & 1-5 of this Manual & Yellow Decal on Trailer.

CHECK FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF BRAKES - The air brake system is always set and checked
at the factory, but after being in use for a short period of time problems may show up, so brakes should be checked after 1 month and every 6 months
after that. - Refer to Air Brake Section on BACK of this page for the proper method of checking brake wear & settings.

CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF GATE SYSTEM - Refer to Operation of Gate System Section on BACK of this page.

CHECK TIRES FOR PROPER INFLATION AND WEAR - Refer to Tire Section on BACK of this page for proper inflation and
tread depth information.

AFTER 6 MONTHS OF USE - REPEAT ALL CHECKS FROM 1st MONTH

AT 1 YEAR OF SERVICE - REPEAT ALL CHECKS FROM 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE

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 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK SHEET

TARP ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDED CHECKED BY DATE

Cable Tension Not touching 18" ahead of rear pulley ______________________ _________
V-Belt or Chain Firm Tension ______________________ _________
Tarp Length Stretched tight ______________________ _________
Bow Alignment All aligned ______________________ _________

CHECK TORQUE ON ALL SUSPENSION FASTENERS:

AIRRIDE MOUNT RECOMMENDED TORQUE
TO FRAME

½” Mounting bolts to alum frame 78 ft. lbs. _________________ _______

CHECK TORQUE ON ALL WHEEL END FASTENERS:

Inner Lug Nuts 500 ft. lbs. _________________ _________
Outer Lug Nuts 500 ft. lbs. _________________ _________
Hub Piloted Nuts 500 ft. lbs. _________________ _________

GREASE GATE LATCH MECH~ AXLE CAM BUSHINGS & SLACK ADJUSTERS:
GREASED DATE
Latch Bushings _________________ _________
Cam Bushings & Slack Adjusters ______________________ _________

CHECK FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF BRAKES:

Check Brake Wear Amount of shoe remaining LF /32 LR /32
(New is 24/32-Min 8/32 required RF /32 RR /32
RECOMMENDED CHECKED BY DATE
Check Push Rod Adjustment Not more than 1-7/8" stroke _______________ _________
Check Brake Drums No cracks - excessive wear _______________ _________
Check Brake Operation No air leaks - All brakes operating _______________ _________
Check ABS System See Book on System _______________ _________

CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF GATE SYSTEM:

Check for air leaks No leaks in hoses & fittings _________________ _________
Check for smooth gate No hesitation or sticking _________________ _______
operation

CHECK ALL TIRES FOR PROPER INFLATION AND EVEN WEAR PATTERN:
Check Inflation See instructions on tire for proper inflation
Check Tread Depth (Min. 4/32 Required)
LF /32 LFI /32
LR /32 LRI /32
RF /32 RFI /32
RR /32 RRI /32

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 SECTION
TWO

ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
 WHITE- GROUND
BLACK- CLEARANCE
LAMP
YELLOW- LEFT TURN
GREEN- RIGHT
BROWN- TAIL LAMP
RED- STOP LAMPS

1. 10205Y AMBER MARKER LAMP

10700 MARKER LAMP GROMMET
2. 60215Y AMBER MID TURN LAMP
60700 MID TURN GROMMET
3. 10205R RED MARKER LAMP
10700 MARKER LAMP GROMMET
4. 40248R STOP, TURN & TAIL LAMP
40700 STOP, TURN & TAIL LAMP GROMMET WIRING SCHEMATIC- END DUMP
5. 15009 LICENSE LAMP ASSEMBLY

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COMMON
GROUND
GATE
LATCHES

HIGH
LIFT
GATES
MISC 1

STANDARD 4-WAY
CONNECTIONS

COMMON
GROUND
(CENTER PIN)
GATE
LATCHES

HIGH LIFT
GATES

MISC 1

MISC 3
MISC 2

WHEN A 6-WAY IS
REQUIRED FOR
ADDITIONAL
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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SECTION
THREE

GATE
SYSTEM
 LATCH
MECHANISM
SHOWN WITH
RAIL REMOVED

DETAIL OF THE
LATCH
MECHANISM

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 2015-1018
BOLT ON LATCH
ASSEMBLY

3 X 4 AIR
CYLINDER ADJUST DOOR LATCH BY
TIGHTENING/LOOSENING ON THE
CLEVIS

2015-1015
LATCH MECHANISM
(SPECIFY DRIVERS OR
PASSENGER SIDE)

DETAIL OF LATCH MECHANISM

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NOTE: PARKER
VALVE IS
LOCATED UNDER
THE DUMP BOX,
CONTROLLED BY
THE DRAFT ARMS

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Page 3-4
SECTION
FOUR

AIR
BRAKE
SYSTEM
 RANCO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO THE DRAWINGS OF THE STANDARD SETUP FOR TANDEM AND TRI-AXLE
SYSTEMS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

ABS BRAKE SYSTEMS UNDERGO A NUMBER OF CHANGES, THEREFORE, PLEASE HAVE YOUR
TRAILER VIN NUMBER AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CALL INTO THE PARTS DEPARTMENT.
THAT IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN INSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE PROPER PARTS FOR THE
BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON YOUR TRAILER.

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SECTION
FIVE

AXLE
SYSTEM
RANCO AXLE SYSTEM INFORMATION

RANCO USES WATSON CHALIN INTEGRATED SUSPENSIONS AND AXLES MANUFACTURED BY

DIFFERENT COMPANIES ON OUR STANDARD TRAILERS.

ALTHOUGH MOST OF THE AXLES ARE ALIKE IN SOME MANNER, THE PARTS ARE OFTEN DIFFERENT.

RANCO KEEPS A RECORD OF EXACTLY WHAT BRAND OF AXLE IS PUT UNDER EACH TRAILER.

IN ORDER TO ORDER THE CORRECT PARTS FOR YOUR AXLE, REFER TO THE DRAWING ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGE TO IDENTIFY THE AXLE PART YOU NEED.

USING THE PART DESCRIPTION AND YOUR TRAILER VIN NUMBER, RANCO WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
THE CORRECT PART FOR YOUR TRAILER AXLE.

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN #) WHEN TRYING TO ORDER PARTS.
TYPICAL 16.5” X 7” Q SERIES BRAKE INSTALLATION

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 SECTION
SIX

SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
 RANCO SUSPENSION SYSTEM INFORMATION

RANCO USES WATSON CHALIN TI300 SERIES AIRRIDE BOLT ON

SUSPENSIONSON OUR STANDARD TRAILERS.
RANCO KEEPS A RECORD OF EXACTLY WHAT BRAND AND TYPE OF SUSPENSION IS PUT UNDER
EACH TRAILER.

IN ORDER TO ORDER THE CORRECT PARTS FOR YOUR SUSPENSION, REFER TO THE DRAWING ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO IDENTIFY THE SUSPENSION PART YOU NEED.

USING THE PART DESCRIPTION AND YOUR TRAILER VIN NUMBER, RANCO WILL BE ABLE TO
IDENTIFY THE CORRECT PART FOR YOUR TRAILER SUSPENSION.

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN #) WHEN TRYING TO ORDER
PARTS.

WATSON CHALIN TI300 AIRRIDE SUSPENSION

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Page 6-2
AIR RIDE CONTROL SCHEMATIC

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SECTION
SEVEN

DRAFT
ARMS
HINGE
POINTS
 NOTE: AFTER
COUPLING TO TRUCK,
REMOVE COUPLER
SUPPORT CHAINS.
WHEN NOT COUPLED,
INSERT CHAINS INTO
CHAIN SLOT TO
SUPPORT THE DRAFT
ARMS.

DRAFT ARM TO COUPLER CONNECTION

DRAFT ARM TO FLOOR CONNECTION

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 SECTION
EIGHT

MISCELLANEOUS
PARTS
 SINGLE ACTING TELESCOPIC
CYLINDER OPERATION

TO EXTEND:
HIGH PRESSURE OIL FROM THE PUMP IS DIRECTED BY THE CONTROL VALVE THROUGH
THE PORT (A) TO FILL THE CYLINDER. ANY AIR IN THE SYSTEM IS TRAPPED IN THE END OF THE
CYLINDER (B) AND MAY BE BLED OFF THROUGH THE BLEEDER VALVE (C). GENERALLY,
BLEEDING IS ONLY NECESSARY ON INITIAL START UP OR IF AIR HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO ENTER
THE SYSTEM
OIL PUSHES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SLEEVE OR PLUNGER FORCING (F) IT TO MOVE
OUT. THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OR SEALING AREA OF THE SLEEVE OR PLUNGER (D)
DETERMINES THE EFFECTIVE AREA.
AS THE SLEEVE OR PLUNGER MOVES OUT, THE OIL IS TRAPPED BETWEEN (E) THE
SLEEVE OR PLUNGER WALL IS RELEASED THROUGH HOLES IN THE SLEEVE OR PLUNGER.

TO RETRACT:

A SINGLE ACTING CYLINDER MUST BE RETRACTED BY GRAVITY OR MECHANICAL

MEANS.

NOTE: THIS IS A SELF BLEEDING DESIGN, AND MAY NOT

NEED TO BE BLED

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SECTION
NINE

SPECIAL
OPTIONS
 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
FOR CRAMARO SLIDE ‘N GO TARP SYSTEM

Your Cramaro Slide ‘N Go tarp system has been designed to provide you with years of reliable service as long as it
is properly used and maintained. Improper usage or lack of maintenance can severely impair its operation and
will cause premature wear of the tarp. It is important that you follow all maintenance and operating instructions.
They are for your benefit.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every 2 – 4 weeks the following procedures should be performed

Check tension of cables Check length of tarp

Clean and lubricate cables Check security of cable clamps
Inspect the tarp for any tears, cuts or worn areas Check alignment of rear bow
Check condition of cables (frayed wire, cuts, rust) Check tension of V belt or chain
Inspect hardware to be sure fasteners haven’t become loose Auto clips installed on all vinyl systems

Every 6 months remove the cable clamps and inspect that area of the cable for
corrosion or broken wires. If necessary, replace the cable.
Every 12 months replace the cable and replace any corroded or damaged fasteners.
** IMPORTANT NOTE**

The cables will stretch considerably for the first few weeks after initial installation, it is extremely important that they be kept tight at all times.

CABLE TENSION
The cable tension is correct when you cannot easily touch the cable together when squeezing with one hand 18” from the rear pulley.

CABLE ADJUSTMENT
The cable is adjusted by first loosening the main nut on the rear pulley using a 1 1/8” wrench and then tightening the
cable by using a ¾” wrench on the rear spanner nut. Be sure to retighten the pulley nut.
Do not over tighten the cable, as this will cause the front shaft to bend or break which can cause the cable to derail.

CABLE LUBRICATION
To clean and lubricate the cable run a clean rag covered with light oil or WD 40 over the entire cable on both sides of the system. In addition,
spray WD 40 or a similar product into the slots on the bow ends. Do not use any heavy oil products, as this will cause the dirt to stick to the
cables and pulleys.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE V BELT OR CHAIN

If the rubber belt slips or if the chain loosens while operating the system, an adjustment will be necessary. Simply loosen the three bolts on the
handle bracket and slide the handle downward until desired tension is achieved. Retighten the bolts.

ADJUSTING THE TARP LENGTH

The tarp should be stretched tight when in the covered position. If the tarp is loose or if the last bow touches the rear cable pulley, the tarp
must be shortened or premature wear will result. To shorten the tarp, undo the bolts on the front pipe, and rotate the front pipe until desired
length is achieved. Retighten bolts. Do not shorten more than 12” from the original length.

BOW ALIGNMENT
To check for proper bow alignment, crank the system all the way to the front of the vehicle. The ends of all the bows should be touching each
other and should be tight against the front pipe. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the cable on the opposite side from the one that is out of
alignment. Crank the handle forward until all the bows are touching then retighten the cable.

CRAMARO TARP PAGE 1

 OPERATING THE TARPAULIN SYSTEM
All of the Slide ‘N Go systems will have a longer life expectancy if the systems are cranked to the back of the trailer at all times except when
dumping the load. The handle must be locked and tension applied to the tarp.

** SPECIAL WARNING FOR ALL SYSTEMS**

 DO NOT DUMP WITH THE LOAD COVERED

 ALWAYS CRANK THE TARP ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT BEFORE DUMPING

 FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THE BOWS TO BE SUCKED DOWNWARD

 THIS CAN CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BOWS AND TARP

Check the tension of the nylon cables (if a drop side system) when you check your
steel drive cables. The nylon cables should not sag when the system is cranked to
the front of the trailer.
You must use auto clips, ropes or straps to secure the tarp when the vehicle is in
motion.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

If the system will not move when cranked, check to see if:
The V belt or chain is too loose
The cables are too loose
The set screw in the shaft chain or V belt pulley is loose
Check side boards to see if obstructed

If cables are breaking:

Check the height of your drive cables. The bottom of the cables should be
approximately ½” above the running surface of the body. Heights greater
than 1” can cause the cable to wear prematurely or even snap.
Make sure the cables are not loose
Tarp is too long, creating a lot of wind whipping which can break cables and cause premature wear on system

If the system is hard to crank see if:

The cables are too tight
The cables are dirty or not lubricated
The rear bow is not in alignment
The bows are not at the same cable centers (You can reshape the bows by pushing upwards or downwards to bend them back into shape. The
distance between the ends of each bow must be the same as the center distance of the cable pulleys.
For systems with nylon cables, the nylon cables may be too loose
The sideboards are damaged

IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE YOU CAN CONTACT CRAMARO AT

(800) 272-6276.

CRAMARO TARP PAGE 2

 CRAMARO TARP ACCESSORY DRAWING

ITEM PART DESCRIPTION

1 105004 5 IN CABLE PULLEY

105005 7 IN CABLE PULLEY
2 105010 1 IN PILLOW BLOCK BEARING
3 108605 97 IN SHAFT ASSY W/ BEARING & PULLEYS
108615 103 IN SHAFT ASSY W/ BEARING & PULLEYS
4 108312 97 IN X 12 IN RISE BOW
108512 103 IN X 12 IN RISE BOW
108518 103 IN X 18 IN RISE BOW
5 105060 9 IN CHAIN SPROCKET
6 107105 CRANK ADAPTER PLATE
7 107257 HANDLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY-CHAIN
8 107275 HANDLE ASSEMBLY ONLY- CHAIN
9 109000 SHORT R.H. AUTO CLIP
109001 SHORT L.H. AUTO CLIP
109010 8” R.H. AUTO CLIP
109011 8” L H AUTO CLIP

CRAMARO TARP PAGE 3

 CRAMARO SLIDE N’ GO TARP
SYSTEM

ITEM PART DESCRIPTION

1. ¾” X 1 ¾” GRADE 5 BOLT AND NUT
2. 105020 4” PULLEY
3. 10770 REAR CABLE ADJUSTMENT SPANNER W/
NUTS
4. 102016 LEFT HAND REAR BRACKET
102015 RIGHT HAND REAR BRACKET
5. 107775 LEFT HAND REAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY
107770 RIGHT HAND REAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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