A change in season is the perfect time to perform routine bulk feed trailer maintenance. Regularly servicing bulk feed trucks and trailers will help keep your Ledwell equipment running as smoothly as possible. To help, we created a list for you to follow to make sure everything on your bulk haul equipment is running smoothly.

Before inspecting any Ledwell equipment, make sure to set the parking brake, turn on safety lights, and chock the wheels. Be aware of your surroundings while walking around your bulk feedbody.

LIGHTS

• Lights, wiring, reflectors, and conspicuity – working and adequately mounted.
• Ensure No rubbing or chaffing and sufficiently insulated. Check the work lights.

BODY

• Gladhand seals – inspect and replace as needed.
• Inspect upper coupler, no broken welds or cracks. Inspect kingpin and kingpin
• Landing gear is straight, with no cracks or breaks in braces and mounting brackets.
• Check crank handles for proper operation and condition.
• Inspect the top cover of each leg for holes or missing. Remove all dirt and grease.
• Plate for wear or damage. Grease all points – lubricate all grease fittings on the landing gear.
• Mudflaps and mounting – present, intact, and securely mounted.
• Air hoses and lines – no leaks, cuts, bulges, improper joints.
• Ensure no rubbing or chaffing and proper routing and insulation.
• ICC bumper – no cracks, mounted adequately.
• Power spray dirt and feed from the top of the kingpin plate. Every 30 days.
• Frame and cross members – inspect, no cracks, bends, broken welds, and end clip fasteners in place.
• Ladder and Catwalks – not bent, broken, or loose, all fasteners present and tight.
• Tarps – inspect the condition, replace if damaged. Check tarp rod and grease as needed.
• Check tension on the pull cord on the front.
• Top doors – proper mounting, seals and operation, grease handles if applicable.
• Drain moisture from all air tanks.

WHEELS & TIRES

• Tires – no flats (75 psi). No cuts, breaks, bumps, bulges, or knots.
• Free of contact with any part of the vehicle. Air tires to 110 psi and mark per procedure.
• Record tread depth 32nds: RFI: /32 RFO: /32 RRI: /32 RRO: /32 LFI· /32 LFO· /32 LRI· /32 LFO: /32
• Wheels – wheel nuts and lugs tight and none missing (torqued to 450-500-foot pounds), no cracks.
• Valve cap extenders in place; replace it if missing. Valve stems are correctly aligned.
• Hub oilers-check all hub oilers. No leaks or cracks in the glass.
• Check oil level and condition. Check for metal with a magnet.
• Visually inspect wheel seals for leaks.
• Brakes replace if the lining is less than 5/16″ measured at the center of the lining.
• Record brake thickness RF: ___ RR· ___ LF· ___ LR: ___
• Check brake adjustment by checking the pushrod travel. (Max travel on the short-stroke chamber is 2″ and 2 1/2″ on the long-stroke).
• Lubricate all fittings on brake slack adjusters and all s-cam bushings. The sleeve should be full.