Or. Admin. Code § 437-007-1040 - Log Truck Trailer Reaches and Drawbars
(1) The reaches of unloaded trailers being
towed must have and use a 1-inch pin near the end or an equally effective means
to prevent pulling or stripping through the tunnel.
(2) Reach locks or tighteners must be the
type that securely locks the reach in the tunnel.
(3) A reach smaller than the largest size
usable in the tunnel must not be used.
(4) Trailer reach tunnels must not be altered
to accommodate a smaller reach.
(5)
A grab iron or an adequate handhold must be on both sides near the coupling end
of trailer reaches and be in good repair.
(6) Inspect the entire length of extendable
reaches monthly, including the portion that is normally in the
tunnel.
(7) Bent, defective,
cracked or excessively worn reaches must be removed from service.
(8) Reaches must not be welded without
approval from the manufacturer.
(9)
Pup trailer drawbar eyes must not be build up or rings inserted.
(10) Eyes in compensating reaches must have
insert rings secured to the eyes by welding.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & ORS 656.726(4)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - ORS 654.295
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