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The Trailer Supply Valve<br />

The Trailer Supply Valve is a red, octagonal shaped knob located on the dash board of the<br />

tractor. When opened (pushed or pulled depending on the design) allows tractor system air to<br />

flow through to the trailer reservoir. In this diagram, if the trailer supply were opened, the air<br />

would be free to flow out to the atmosphere, as no trailer is currently connected. Once the air<br />

bled down to between 45 psi and 20 psi., the valve would close automatically.<br />

TRAILER<br />

SUPPLY<br />

Some older trailer supply valves do not close<br />

automatically. In an emergency, the operator<br />

must close this type of valve manually.<br />

Left click to demo air loss<br />

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