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USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 5

Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................................ 7

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 8

1.1.

Purpose .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.

Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................ 8

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK SAFETY ................................................................................ 9

2.1.

Symbols and definitions ........................................................................................................... 9

2.2.

Obligatory provision of information ........................................................................................ 9

2.3.

General requirements for work safety and use ....................................................................... 9

2.3.1. General requirements for work safety .............................................................................. 10

2.3.2. Wheels ............................................................................................................................... 11

2.3.3. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems ..................................................................................... 11

2.3.4. Periodical servicing ............................................................................................................ 11

2.3.5. Driving by public roads ....................................................................................................... 12

2.4.

Signs and notices .................................................................................................................... 12

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 14

DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE ............................................................................................. 16

4.1.

Frame ..................................................................................................................................... 16

4.2.

Chassis .................................................................................................................................... 16

4.3.

Body ....................................................................................................................................... 17

4.4.

Variable-height support foot ................................................................................................. 17

4.5.

Hydraulic body tipping mechanism........................................................................................ 18

4.6.

Pump of PTL-V ........................................................................................................................ 18

4.7.

Hydraulic tailgate lifting mechanism ..................................................................................... 18

4.8.

Warning light signalling .......................................................................................................... 18

4.9.

Brake system .......................................................................................................................... 19

STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 20

INFORMATION FOR THE USER ....................................................................................................... 20

6.1.

Preparation of the tractor semitrailer for work ..................................................................... 20

6.2.

Loading of a semitrailer’s tipping body .................................................................................. 21

6.3.

Unloading tipping semitrailer ................................................................................................ 22

6.4.

Filling in a tank ....................................................................................................................... 22

6.5.

Filling out a tank ..................................................................................................................... 23

6.6.

Circulation in a tank (mixing) ................................................................................................. 24

6.7.

Detaching the semitrailer off the tractor ............................................................................... 25

ACTIONS DURING SERVICING ......................................................................................................... 26

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Page 1: ... LAUMETRIS UAB TECHNIKOS STREET 4 KELERISKIAI VILLAGE KEDAINIAI DISTRICT 57343 LITHUANIA Tel 37034742390 info laumetris lt USER MANUAL FOR TRACTOR SEMITRAILERS PTL ...

Page 2: ...R MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 2 Happy to become an agricultural machinery supplier of Yours Willingly efficiency of Laumetris machinery will vastly increase Your overall results Kind regards Laumetris ...

Page 3: ...umetris UAB Technikos street 4 Keleriskiai village Kedainiai district 57343 Lithuania Tel 37034742390 info laumetris lt _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________...

Page 4: ...s please refer to the semi trailer s vehicle identification number The semi trailer identification data are indicated on the manufacturer s statutory plate placed on the right frontal side of the frame The number is written and embossed on the frame above the statutory plate THE USER MANUAL IS THE MAIN GUIDANCE FOR THE SEMI TRAILER ...

Page 5: ...ic roads 12 2 4 Signs and notices 12 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14 4 DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE 16 4 1 Frame 16 4 2 Chassis 16 4 3 Body 17 4 4 Variable height support foot 17 4 5 Hydraulic body tipping mechanism 18 4 6 Pump of PTL V 18 4 7 Hydraulic tailgate lifting mechanism 18 4 8 Warning light signalling 18 4 9 Brake system 19 5 STORAGE 20 6 INFORMATION FOR THE USER 20 6 1 Preparation of th...

Page 6: ...xles of the three axle chassis 46 7 2 Brakes 48 7 2 1 Servicing of the pneumatic brake system 48 7 2 2 Adjustment of the elements of the pneumatic brake system 48 7 2 3 Servicing and adjustment of the hydraulic brake system 49 7 3 Hydraulic system 50 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 9 PERIODICAL SERVICING 51 9 1 Lubrication 51 9 2 Technical maintenance 52 9 3 Instruction for repairs 52 10 DISPOSAL OF THE TRAC...

Page 7: ...implements named below are manufactured in compliance with Council Directive 2006 42 EC The above declaration covers the following machines PTL XX PTL XXF PTL XXG PTL XXV PTL XXP PTL XXT PTL XXS PTL XXR LCM XX Serijos Nr PTLXXXXXJXXXXX550 PTLXXXXXXXXXXX999 X is a variable symbol Keleriškiai 2019 02 13 Jonas Putna Commercial director UAB Laumetris Technikos g 5 Keleriskiai village Kedainiai distric...

Page 8: ...ltural products as well as other loose and bulky goods by farm and public roads The semi trailers shall be unloaded by tipping the body over the tail or manually The semi trailers may be aggregated with self propelled tractors fitted with an external hydraulic system output for warning and stopping light signaling and hitch for attaching agricultural machinery The semi trailers may not be used for...

Page 9: ...erm stand by status shall cover check up inspection adjustment servicing and repair troubleshooting It is important to draw attention to other essential points such as transportation installation use and servicing as well as to technical data in the user manual production documentation and directly on the machine in order to avoid hazards which may cause bodily injuries or damage to implements 2 2...

Page 10: ...art the hydraulic pneumatic and electricity systems of the semi trailer without having checked the reliability of the connection of the semi trailer to the tractor To work under the lifted body without having supported it with the mechanical support intended for the purpose The body must be empty the engine of the tractor must be shut down and the engine ignition key must be pulled out To work und...

Page 11: ...aulic and pneumatic systems 1 The hydraulic and pneumatic systems are under high pressure In the hydraulic system the maximum permissible pressure is 20 MPa in the pneumatic two circuit system the maximum permissible pressure is 0 8 MPa 2 When connecting the hydraulic and pneumatic systems the machine manufacturer s recommendations must be observed 3 When connecting the hydraulic and pneumatic sys...

Page 12: ...ead through the manual and follow the work safety recommendations during operation Place at the front of the body Information sign Before beginning technical maintenance or repair shut down the engine and pull out the ignition key Place at the front of the body Information sign Keep a safe distance from electrical lines Place at the front of the body Information sign Avoid areas with moving elemen...

Page 13: ... warning of crushing hazards Place at the rear of the body Warning sign Carriage of people is prohibited Place at the front of the body Warning sign Driving when on the ladder or platform is prohibited Place at the front of the body Warning sign Before performing works with a lifted body support the body with mechanical support Place at the front of the body ...

Page 14: ...14 Volume capacity m3 10 12 5 16 17 5 Width m 2 45 2 45 2 45 2 45 Length m 7 7 7 7 Height m 2 1 2 35 2 65 2 6 Mass from kg 3300 3600 4100 4450 Tires size 480 60 17 550 45 22 5 550 45 22 5 560 45R22 5 Maximum transport speed km h 40 40 40 40 Minimum tractor power requirement HP 80 90 95 120 Table 2 Technical specifications of PTL 8F 10F 12F 14F Specifications may differ according different options ...

Page 15: ... Mass from kg 2100 4000 Tires size 550 45 22 5 550 45 22 5 Maximum transport speed km h 40 40 Minimum tractor power requirement HP 80 95 Table 6 Technical specifications of PTL 20S 30S Specifications may differ according different options of a product Model PTL 15P PTL 17P PTL 20P Technical loading capacity tons 15 17 20 Volume capacity m3 18 20 24 5 Width m 2 5 2 55 2 55 Length m 8 9 9 8 Height m...

Page 16: ... of the platform The PTL G of the tractor semitrailers are metal structure machines with a box body for loading livestock specifically PTL G chassis are hydraulically controlled for lifting chassis up and down The chassis of the semi trailer has working pneumatic brakes with braking force regulators for each axle depending on the weight of the load being carried The parking brake is controlled man...

Page 17: ...hen reversing Also it must be locked when driving above 40 km h speed 4 3 Body The body is tight has a lifting tailgate with a discharge port controlled from the tractor through the hydraulic system Special lintels reinforce the upper part of the body and serve as a guide for the rolling up canopy PTL V line of semitrailers instead of steel body has glass fiber or steel tank Depending on capacity ...

Page 18: ...anism The hydraulic tailgate lifting mechanism raises the tailgate It is lowered by releasing pressure in the system the force of the weight of the gate squeezes lubricant from the hydraulic cylinder or forcedly Power to the hydraulic tailgate lifting mechanism is supplied from the hydraulic system of the tractor Fig 1 4 8 Warning light signalling The electricity system of the tractor semi trailer...

Page 19: ...ure 3 The layout diagram of the lights of the semi trailer PTL 1 connecting socket 2 wires 3 white front reflector 4 yellow side reflector 5 position lights 6 red rear reflector 7 rear right light 8 rear left light 9 licence plate light 4 9 Brake system The tractor semi trailer may be equipped with a pneumatic or at the customer s request hydraulic working brake system Figure 4 The diagram of the ...

Page 20: ...s apply grease to joint axles wheel bearings and hydraulic cylinders piston rods If the semi trailer is stored outdoors lift the body and install the mechanical support of the body 6 INFORMATION FOR THE USER 6 1 Preparation of the tractor semitrailer for work IMPORTANT Use only a tractor in good working order When attaching the semi trailer to a tractor for the first time the following must be don...

Page 21: ...that the tailgate and discharge port of the semi trailer are fully closed If the body is covered with a canopy uncover it When loading it is necessary to distribute the load evenly throughout the body When transporting materials that act the bottom of the body with a concentrated mass e g large stones cover the bottom of the body with wood boards Do not overload in order to prevent spillage If nec...

Page 22: ...lgate of the body using the hydraulic cylinders after opening the hydraulic locks and they allow a part of the load to spill lift the body and discharge the load lift the body at once to the end without stops and jerking actions because otherwise the semi trailer may turn over lower the body fully close the tailgate and fix it by closing the locks of the hydraulic cylinders ATTENTION Staying in th...

Page 23: ...ailer 3rd o clock Picture 3 Picture 3 Before filling in a tank right side valve must be switched straight to right 3rd o clock ATTENTION Before switching valves positions pump must be turned off 6 5 Filling out a tank Semitrailer s tank filling out process goes according these steps a Left side valve must be switched to left side to front of a semitrailer 9th o clock Picture 4 ...

Page 24: ... be switched upwards 12th o clock Picture 5 Picture 5 Before filling out a tank right side valve must be switched upwards 12th o clock 6 6 Circulation in a tank mixing Semitrailer s tank circulation process goes according these steps a Left side valve must be switched downwards 6th o clock Picture 6 ATTENTION Before switching valves positions pump must be turned off ...

Page 25: ... positions pump must be turned off 6 7 Detaching the semitrailer off the tractor Detach the semi trailer from the tractor in accordance with the following procedure activate the hand brake of the semi trailer if the semi trailer is parked on a slope or uneven site protective wedges blocks must be put under the wheels disconnect the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of the semi trailer from the tract...

Page 26: ...cording to the design of the hub Wrench mm Number of culumns Tightening torque kgm Tightening torque Nm Lever mm Applied force kg 17 4 M 12 x 1 5 9 min 10 max 90 min 100 max 450 20 19 5 M 14 x 1 5 13 min 15 max 130 min 150 max 450 30 24 6 M 18 x 1 5 27 min 29 max 270 min 290 max 450 60 27 8 M 20 x 1 5 35 min 38 max 350 min 380 max 600 60 30 10 M 22 x 1 5 45 min 51 max 450 min 510 max 800 60 36 10 ...

Page 27: ...161 1 3 8 x Ø 275 M 18 x 1 5 24 21 5 220 221 1 3 8 x Ø 275 M 18 x 1 5 27 21 5 220 221 2 3 4 8 x Ø 275 M 20 x 1 5 30 27 220 221 3 4 10 x Ø 335 M 22 x 1 5 30 27 280 281 3 4 Table 14 1 2 3 4 illustrations tightening information Picture 10 5 illustration Picture 9 Mount with centring on columns 1 when mounting alway remember to insert the conic washer on the column indicated in blue in the illustratio...

Page 28: ... 1 5 36 27 280 5 281 6 7 Table 16 6 7 illustrations tightening information Picture 12 Wheel mounting with centring on hub can be facilitated by the introduction at least in two columns of the indicated centring rings reference 1 in the illustration This is useful especially when mounting twin wheels since the disc offset could make hub positioning problematic 7 1 2 Maintenance of axles Constantly ...

Page 29: ...s Under severe working conditions more frequent lubrication is required When lubricating the bearings it necessary to check the thickness of the brake blocks the drum and pull off springs as well as to clean and lubricate the brake cam Table 17 Rigid and steering axle lubrication and maintenance table ATTENTION For each instruction increase check frequency in the event of heavy duty ...

Page 30: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 30 Picture 13 Rigid axle lubrication and maintenance point map Picture 14 Dual mode steering axle lubrication and maintenance point map ...

Page 31: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 31 Picture 15 Standard self steering axle lubrication and maintenance point map Table 18 Brake gasket check ...

Page 32: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 32 Table 19 Bearing cap check of axle version with press in hub cap Table 20 Bearing gap check of axle version with flanged hub cap ...

Page 33: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 33 Table 21 Bearing cap check of Teknoax axle version with press in hub cap Picture 16 Grease change in hub bearings ...

Page 34: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 34 Table 22 Grease change in hub bearings ...

Page 35: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 35 Table 23 Brake cam support lubrication Table 24 Brake lever stroke check and any adjustments ...

Page 36: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 36 Table 25 Grease steering hinges Table 26 Steering hinge gap check and any adjustments ...

Page 37: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 37 Table 27 Shock absorber end screw torque check Table 28 Part Table 27 and 28 torque instructions ...

Page 38: ...AL Tractor semitrailers PTL 38 Table 29 Steering control cylinder fastening screw torque check Table 30 Part Table 29 torque instructions Table 31 Aproximate regulation of the steering angle according to quota L ...

Page 39: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 39 Table 32 Steering rod end screw torque check Table 30 steering angle adjustment according to Table 31 grease steering joints ...

Page 40: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 40 Table 33 Brake cylinder fastening screw torque check ...

Page 41: ...NUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 41 7 1 3 Maintenance of tandem and tridem suspension Table 34 Tandem and tridem mechanical suspension lubrication and maintenance table Picture 17 Tandem and tridem series layout ...

Page 42: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 42 Picture 18 Lubrication and maintenance map Table 35 Axle anchoring to leaf spring Table 36 Part Table 35 torque instructions ...

Page 43: ...USER MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 43 Table 37 Threaded pin torque check on rocker arm support Table 38 Part Table 37 torque instructions ...

Page 44: ... MANUAL Tractor semitrailers PTL 44 Table 39 Threaded pin torque check on axle reaction rods Table 40 End terminal screw torque check on axle reaction rods Table 41 Part Table 39 and 40 torque instructions ...

Page 45: ...and thereafter after each following 1500 2000 km it is necessary to check and if necessary adjust the wheel hub bearings Adjustment shall be performed in accordance with the following procedure attach the semi trailer to the tractor and pull up the hand brake of the tractor place protection wedges under the wheel opposite to the one being adjusted insert a jack under the axle at the marked place a...

Page 46: ...nning 7 1 5 Maintenance of the steering axles of the three axle chassis Routine maintenance If the semi trailer is used intensively the following shall be performed every 3 months lubricate the vertical axles of the hub turns 3 Picture 19 tighten up the screw connections of the assemblies mounted on the axle brakes chamber wheel locking hydraulic cylinder shock absorber and tie rod make sure that ...

Page 47: ...en the semi trailer stands on an even site measure the difference between the wheel rims at the front and rear the distance must be the same move the semi trailer to let the wheels turn 180 and repeat the measurements If the measurement of the distances between the wheel rims shows that they are not the same the rods 4 should be adjusted Picture 21 A distance of around 4 mm greater is allowed at t...

Page 48: ...g efficiency the wheels are braked not simultaneously and not uniformly When the brakes are adjusted correctly the braking force the sum of braking forces acting upon the wheels being braked should account for min 27 of the permissible total mass of the semi trailer when braking with the working brake and the braking force the sum of braking forces acting upon the wheels being braked should accoun...

Page 49: ...ary to check the tightness of the hydraulic brake system and condition of its elements to periodically lubricate the marked points The adjustment of the brakes shall be performed when the brake blocks are worn out The space between the brake blocks and drum increases causing the impairment of braking efficiency the wheels are braked not simultaneously and not uniformly The adjustment of the brakes...

Page 50: ...nically damaged it must be required with a new one The connecting elements of the hydraulic system must be clean 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Item No Problem Cause Solution 1 The brake drum heats up Improperly adjusted brake blocks Adjust according to Section 7 2 2 2 The wheel hub heats up Do not apply too much power when working on the ladder Contaminated bearing lubricant Adjust according to Section 7 1 Di...

Page 51: ...he following principles before applying lubricant to a lubrication point clean it squeeze lubricant into the lubrication point until used old lubricant appears after lubrication leave a small amount of lubricant on the head of the lubrication point Apply lubricant in accordance with the presented diagram Picture 24 and Table 44 Lubrication point No Lubrication point location Lubricant Lubricant ba...

Page 52: ...aintenance checking of thread connections and their protection against undesirable loosening checking of the condition of pivot connections for wear and for the reliably of the pinning of the axles checking of the tightness of the hydraulic system and elimination of inconsistencies checking of the tightness of the pneumatic system and elimination of damage checking of the operation of mechanisms c...

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