Atlas Copco XA186 Dd, Instruction Manual

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XAS136/186 Dd
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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 P
ARKING
,
TOWING AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
The operator is expected to apply all relevant safety
precautions, including those mentioned on the pages 5 -
8 of this book.
Attention:
Ð Before putting the compressor in to use, check the brake system
as described in section 5.6.
Ð After the first 100 km travel:
Ð Check and retighten the wheel nuts and towbar bolts to the
specified torque. See section 8.1.
Ð Check the brake adjustment. See section 5.6.
3.1.1 P
ARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3.1 Non-adjustable towbar with standard prop without brakes
Fig. 3.2 Adjustable towbar with jockey wheel and brakes
When parking a compressor, secure prop (1) or jockey wheel (2) to
support the compressor in a level position. Be sure that the jockey
wheel (2) is blocked by the blocking pin (6).
Apply parking brake by pulling parking brake handle (3) upwards.
Place the compressor as level as possible; however, it can be operated
temporarily in an out-of-level position not exceeding 15¡. If the
compressor is parked on sloping ground, immobilise the compressor
by placing wheel chocks (available as option) in front of or behind
the wheels. Locate the rear-end of the compressor upwind, (See Fig.
3.4), away from contaminated wind-streams and walls. Avoid
recirculation of exhaust air from the engine. This causes overheating
and engine power decrease.
Fig. 3.3 Parking position of jockey wheel
Fig. 3.4 Rear-end of compressor upwind
3.1.2 T
OWING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3.5 Label on towbar, towing instructions
Before towing the compressor, make sure that the
towing equipment of the vehicle matches the towing eye
or ball connector.
For both non-adjustable - and adjustable towbar, the towbar should be
as level as possible and the compressor and towing eye end in a level
position. Turn the locking handles (7) in such a way that there is no
clearance between the teeth of the joints; this can be checked by
moving the towbar up and down at the towing eye. Mount safety pins
(4). Push hand brake lever (3) completely downwards and connect
breakaway cable (5) to the vehicle. Secure jockey wheel (2) or prop
(1) in the highest possible position. The jockey wheel is prevented
from turning.
Fig. 3.6 Towing position of jockey wheel
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