Fruehauf ArgoMax, User Manual - Maintenance Logbook

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UNHITCHING
• Apply the parking brake
COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS
- PNEUMATIC BRAKE CONTROL
• Disconnect the electric circuits
• Disconnect the brake lines
• Uncouple the hydraulic circuits, making sure that:
⇒ the hydraulic circuit is not pressurised
⇒ for a tipper, that it rests on the chassis
• Lower the stands
COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS
- STANDS
• Unlock the weight carrying hitch plate to release the hitch shaft
• Clear the tractor from the semi-trailer
Align the tractor with the semi-trailer axis. Unhitch on flat ground.
BEFORE EACH TRIP
Vehicle hitched,
the checks to carry out are the following:
On-board documents inside the vehicle
Compliance of the king pin with the tractor axis
Hitching system locked
All pneumatic and hydraulic hoses and electric cables connected
Stands raised (
EQUIPMENTS AND COMMON OPTIONS
- STANDS
)
Tyre pressure
Wheel nuts tightened
(
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
- AXLES
)
Working order and cleanliness of the
safety and signage systems
Lashing, fixing, locking and closure of all bodywork or accessory elements.
Pneumatic suspension in road position (
EQUIPMENT AND COMMON OPTIONS
- “UP AND DOWN” SYSTEM
)
Parking brake released (
COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS
- PNEUMATIC BRAKE CONTROL
)
If the vehicle is fitted with an extinguisher locker , its presence inside
Note: before reaching a speed of more than 30km/h, check braking effectiveness.