Major 1150 Slurry Vac, Operator'S Manual & Parts List

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Wheel Fastening
It is vital that operators and manufacturers ensure that the correct type of wheel cones and nuts are fitted to
specified bolts, before torqing to full setting.
Mating surfaces between Hubs and Wheel Rims should be primer painted only. Thick gloss will result in loss of torque.
Wheel tightening sequence: Tighten wheel nuts in this order
TIGHTENING TORQUES Ft. lb. N.m
1150, 1500 1700 & 2000 Tanker 200 270
LGP, Alpine, Challenger & Tandem Tanker 550 550-600
4. A reliable and accurate pressure gauge should be used when the tyres are cold as there is an increase in
pressure when the tyres have warmed up.
5. Remember a punctured tyre only needs to travel a very short distance to become worthless and is not
covered under guarantee by either the tyre manufacturer or tanker manufacturer.
6. Check the side of the tyre for the correct pressure for your tyre.
Tanker Cleaning
It is advisory that cleaning out works are carried out by experienced and competent person. Consult your local dealer
as he would have experience in carrying out such works.
SLURRY GASES CAN KILL INSTANTLY
NEVER WORK ALONE
The Slurry tanker is designed for carrying slurry products. Make sure to use correct PPE if you have to carry out works
yourself. If the machine was used for carrying harmful products, the inside environment might be toxic, please check if
you require additional protection.
If your machine is fitted
with a front inspection
port, it can be used for
washing out using a power
washer without entering
the tanker.
Slurry tanker is a confined space and a person shall not carry out work in Confined
Spaces if it is reasonably practical that it could be avoided, as per Health and Safety
Authority.
It is advised that the sediments from the tanker are washed off by a power washer
without a person entering the tanker. However, if you have to enter the tanker please
make sure that:
• You are not working alone and another person is assisting you during this process;
• The tanker is parked up, parking brake applied, engine of a tractor is switched off
and PTO is disconnected;
• Children do not enter the tanker under any circumstance;
• The tanker is emptied before opening gate valves, blanking caps, back door and
not pressurised;
• You do not spend continuous period of time inside the tanker
• The tanker is fully ventilated with all ports open (including back door) for at least
24 hours. Before ventilating, fill the tanker up with clean water and then discharge
it under pressure (repeat at least twice), this will wash off any loose sediments and
get rid of most of the slurry fumes inside the tanker.