PRONAR RC2100-2, Operator'S Manual

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Pronar RC2100-2 SECTION 4
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and indicator lights clean at all times and ensure they are in good condition. Any
damaged or lost lamps or indicator lights must be immediately repaired or
replaced.
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Avoid ruts, depressions, ditches or driving on roadside slopes. Driving across
such obstacles could cause the machine or the tractor to suddenly tilt. This is of
special importance because loaded trailer's centre of gravity is higher, which
reduces safety. Driving near ditches or canals is dangerous as there is a risk of
the wheels sliding down the slope or the slope collapsing.
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When driving, avoid sharp turns especially on slopes.
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Please note that the braking distance of the tractor and trailer combination is
substantially increased at higher speeds and loads.
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Speed must be sufficiently reduced before making a turn or driving on an uneven
road or a slope.
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During reversing one should use the assistance of another person, who gives
directions standing clear of the danger zone.
4.9 PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF TYRES
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When working on the tyres, chocks or other objects without sharp edges should
be placed under the wheels of the trailer to prevent it from rolling. Wheels can be
taken off the trailer axle only when the trailer is not loaded.
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Repair work on the wheels or tyres should be carried out by persons trained and
entitled to do so. This work should be carried out using appropriate tools.
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Inspect tightness of wheel nuts after the first use of the trailer, every 2 - 3 hours
during first month of work and then every 30 hours of use (travel). The inspection
should be repeated individually if a wheel has been removed from the wheel axle.
Wheel nuts should be tightened according to recommendations provided in
section 5 MAINTENANCE.
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During wheel dismounting, memorize the sequence of wheel and spacer ring
dismounting. The smaller ring is mounted on the wheel axle drum side. The larger
ring is mounted on the external side.