J&M 1384S User Manual

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

Set-Up Instructions and Parts Catalog for

Models 1384L and 1384S Running Gears

13 Ton Capacity

Optional Hydraulic Drum Brakes

J. & M. Manufacturing Co., Inc.

P.O. Box 547

Fort Recovery, OH 45846

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.jm-inc.com

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TO THE DEALER:

Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pr e-Delivery and Delivery Check
Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration Card attached to the front inside cov er of this manual and retu rn
to J. & M. Mfg. Co., Inc. at the address indicated on the card. Warranty claims wi ll be denied if the Warranty

Registration Card has not been completed and returned.
EXPRESS WARRANTY:

J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. warrants against defects in construction or materials for a period of ONE year. We reserve the
right to inspect and decide whether material or construction was faulty or whether abuse or accident voids our
guarantee.

Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service c enter authorized by J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. to sell and/or
service the type of product involved, which will use onl y new or remanufactured p arts or components furnished b y J.
& M. Mfg. Co. Inc. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor based on th e
Warranty Labor Times schedule. Under no circumstance will allowable labor times extend beyond the maximum
hours indicated in the Warranty Labor Times schedule for each warranty procedure. The purchaser will be
responsible, however, for any service call and/or transportation of the product to and from the dealer or service
center’s place of business, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser, and for any
service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covere d under the warranty. Costs associated with
equipment rental, product down time, or product disposal are not warrantable a nd will not be accepted under any
circumstance.

Each warranty term begins on the date of product delivery t o the purchas er. Under no circumstance will warranty be
approved unless (i) the product warranty registration card ( attached to the inside of the Operator’s Manual) has been
properly completed and submitted to the equipment manufact urer. This Warranty is effective only if the warranty
registration card is returned within 30 days of purchase.

This warranty does not cover a component which fails, malfunctions or is damaged as a result of (i) improper
modification or repair, (ii) accident, abuse or improper use, (iii) improper or insufficient mainte nance, or (iv) normal
wear or tear. This warranty does not cover products that are previously owned and extends solely to the original
purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or other wise transfer this product to a third party, this
Warranty does not transfer to the third part y purchas er i n an y way. J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. makes no warranty, express
or implied, with respect to tires or other parts or accessories not manufactured by J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. Warranties
for these items, if any, are provided separately by their respective manufacturers.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

In no event shall J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. be liable for specia l, direct, incidental or consequential dam ages of any kind.
The exclusive remedy under this Warranty shall be repair or replacement of the defective component at J. & M. Mfg.
Co. Inc’s. option. This is the entire agreement between J. & M. Mfg. Co. Inc. and the Owner about warrant y and no J.
& M. Mfg. Co. Inc. employee or dealer is authorized to make any additional warranty on behalf of J. & M. Mfg. Co.
Inc.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make product design and material changes at any time without notice. They
shall not incur any obligation or liab ility to in corporate such changes and i mprovements in pr oducts previousl y sold to
any customer, nor shall they be obligated or liable for the replacement of previously sold products with products or
parts incorporating such changes.

SERVICE:

The equipment you have purchased has b een carefully manufactured to provide dependable and sat isfactory use.
Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upk eep. Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all s afety
information in this manual and safety signs on the equipment.

For service, your authorized J. & M. dealer has trained mec hanics, genuine J. & M. service parts, a nd the necessar y
tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine J. & M. service parts. Substitute parts may void the warranty and may not meet standards required
for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces
provided:

Serial # ___________ Purchase Date: _______ Purchased From: ________ ____________________________

Please provide this information to your dealer to obtain the correct parts:

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MODEL 1384 - 13 TON RUNNING GEAR

Specifications

Capacity 13 Ton
Weight (with tires) 1,850 lbs.
Width (c/c of tires) 82”
Spindle Size 2 1/2” diameter (sleeved)
Spring Balance Tongue Standard
Ground Height (to top of axle) 26” (1384L); 31” (1384S)
Rocking Bolster Optional
Tongue, Adj. Quick Hitch Standard
Adjustable Center Pole Standard
Hydraulic Brake System Optional Two Wheel Drum
Wheels – 8 Bolt 22.5x8.25 or 22.5 x 13.5

GENERAL INFORMATION

TO THE OWNER:

The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your running gear in a safe
manner. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of
dependable performance and help maintain safe operating conditions. If this machine is used by an
employee or is loaned or rented, make certain that the operator(s), prior to operating:

1. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

2. Reviews and understands the manual(s) pertaining to this machine.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause

damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the
Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an exclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard for items of
personal safety. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death.

This Safety-Alert symbol indicates a hazard and means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
Indicates helpful information.

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GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

BOLT TORQUE CHART

Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque or tightening procedure is listed for a
specific application.

Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list.
Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware. SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric

hardware.
Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start the thread engagement properly. All torque values

are given to specification used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 & J1701M (Jul 96).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2
EXPRESS WARRANTY 2
SPECIFICATIONS 3
GENERAL INFORMATION 3
BOLT TORQUE CHART 4
SAFETY RULES 6
SAFETY SIGNS 7
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 7-8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 9
PARTS LIST / DIAGRAM 10
OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC DRUM BRAKES 11 – 12
SERVICE RECORDS 13

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