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Detachable Equipment
Secure all equipment to trailer -- plate compactor, vibratory roller, tools,
hoses, et al. before moving the patcher.
FALCON RME is not
responsible for accidents resulting from operator's failure to secure
equipment to the patcher.
Jack Stand (if
applicable)
Raise jack stand before moving.
WARNING: Failure to raise the jack when trailer is in tow can cause
the trailer to flip and cause serious injuries.
Battery Charge Wiring
The patcher has battery-charging wires that can be connected to the tow
vehicle by connecting the patcher plug to the tow vehicle receptacle.
The towing vehicle must have a 10-gauge supply line (RED) and a 10-
gauge ground (BLACK) wired to the tow vehicle receptacle.
Solvent Tank or
Hudson Sprayer
Using an environmental-friendly asphalt release agent, fill Hudson
sprayer reservoir or pour
two inches of the liquid
into the solvent tank.
Check Transfer Oil
(if applicable)
Confirm oil jacketed tack tank and/or oil-jacketed hopper transfer oil
levels are at the "full" level. Check oil when cold and add transfer oil if
necessary using one of the oils listed in the RECOMMENDED FLUID
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE section of the manual. Always check oil
level when equipment is level and NEVER OVERFILL.
Hydraulic Hookup to
Tow Vehicle
(if applicable)
It is the end user's responsibility to:
1) supply the asphalt hot patcher with hydraulic fluid from the tow vehicle
and 2) adjust the flow rate of hydraulic fluid to the cylinders.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury and to prevent damage to the
asphalt hot patcher and tow vehicle, it is essential that a qualified
hydraulics technician do this work.
Outriggers
(applicable on dump
box trailer)
Raise outriggers before moving a dump box trailer.
WARNING: Failure to raise the outriggers when dump box trailer is
in tow can cause the trailer to flip and cause serious injuries.
Breakaway Battery
(if applicable)
Confirm fully charged, connections clean.
Load Slip-in patcher
(if applicable)
Follow LOADING SLIP-IN PATCHER INTO TOW VEHICLE procedure in
this manual.
Inspection and Service Two Times a Month
Item
Inspection / Service
Dump Box pivot blocks (located at back of patcher -
- block, spacer and pin)
Grease generously with clean grease until
grease runs clear.
Inspection and Service Monthly
Item
Inspection / Service
Tandem Axle Trailer Suspension
Equalizers
Grease with high temperature wheel bearing grease at
pivot points.
12-Volt Dump Box Pump Reservoir
Check fluid level and add AW46 hydraulic oil to a level
one half inch below the top of the reservoir.
IMPORTANT: Fluid should be checked when all
cylinders are in the retracted position (dump box
and loading doors down but material door up).
