Abbey Machinery Slurry Tanker, Maintenance, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List, Page: 11 / 72

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4.0 SETTING UP FOR USE
4.1 VACUUM TANKS
a) Connect Tanker to Tractor on pick-up Hitch or Draw bar. Measure P.T.O. Shaft leaving minimum 3” of
closure to allow turning circle and shaft closing. Ensure P.T.O. Guards are fitted. If connecting to a
tractor drawbar the necessary hitch eye reducer bush must be used.
b) Connect the following and check that they are working correctly. The tank hydraulic brakes and the
pump control (if fitted) to the external services of the tractor. The hydraulic rear valve to the external
services and connect the tank lights to the tractor.
c) Check that all valves and hoses are operational. Test run tanker with Control lever set in pressure
position to ensure that there are no leaks. Check rear inspection door. Should this door develop Air
Leak at any stage, the adjustable locking clamps can be tightened. If this does not resolve the problem
remove the door rubber seal and check that it is intact.
d) Check that wheel nuts are tight and hubs are greased. R = Remould N = New
Check Tyre Pressures:
16.5 x 22.5 R 43 P.SJ. 560/60 R 22.5 N 58 P.S.I.
1300 x 530/533 N 51 P.SJ. 600/55 R26.5 N 36 P.S.I.
400R 22.5 R 60 P.S.I. 650/55 R26.5 N 58 P.S.I.
15R x 22.5 R 60 P.S.I. 710/50 R26.5 N 58 P.S.I.
18.4 x 26 N 30 P.S.I. 425/65 R22.5 N 90 P.S.I.
22/ 70x20 (Mode 1100) N 30 P.S.I. 21.3 x 24 N 36 P.S.I.
22/ 70x20 (Model 1600) N 35 P.S.I. 23.1 x 26 N 36 P.S.I.
550/60-22.5 N 36 P.S.I. 28.1 x 26 N 36 P.S.I.
30.5 x 32 N 36 P.S.I.
e) Daily check wheel nuts on the tank after every load for the first week, tighten if necessary.
f) Important: On Tandem Tankers the suspension U Bolts and wheel nuts should be re-tightened after
first 5/10 miles and then checked weekly thereafter.
Suggested torque settings are shown below:
Tightening Torque (d
u
Nm=Kpm)
M14 x 1.4 13
M16 x 1.5 20
M18 x 1.5 27
M20 x 1.5 35
M22 x 1.5 45
M22 x 2 43
M24 x 1.5 55