MLS MMLS3, Operator'S Manual

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MLS Test Systems Pty Ltd
Revised: April 2013
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MMLS3 operator’s manual
Contents
SECTION 1: UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ..................................1
1.1 Packing list ..............................................................................1
1.2 Unpacking ...............................................................................2
1.3 Inspect the machine for damage during transport ....................3
SECTION 2: FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION ....................................4
SECTION 3: USING THE MACHINE ....................................................8
3. Operation ......................................................................................8
3.1 Setting the wheel load .............................................................9
3.1.1 Measuring the wheel load ...................................................9
3.1.2 Adjusting the wheel load ...................................................12
3.2 Setting up the machine on the pavement ...............................13
3.2.1 Getting the machine into position .....................................13
3.2.2 Adjusting the height ..........................................................15
3.3 Running the machine .............................................................19
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE .............................................................21
4.1 The yellow (polyurethane) guide wheels ...............................21
4.2 The drive belts .......................................................................23
4.3 The gap between the rails and the drum ................................23
4.4 Aligning the drive drum ........................................................25
4.5 Changing a tire ......................................................................27
4.6 Removing and replacing the springs......................................31
APPENDIX A: Using the Varispeed motor controller ......................32
APPENDIX B: The lateral displacement system ...............................34
APPENDIX C: Maintenance checklist ..............................................35
APPENDIX D: Circuit diagrams .......................................................40
APPENDIX E: Technical Specifications ..........................................45