PRONAR T028KM, Operator'S Manual

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PRONAR T028KM PRONAR T028ML SECTION 5
5.12
Make sure that the manure spreader's brakes are not engaged.
Secure the manure spreader with wheel chocks.
Make a line (A) on the brake cylinder rod (1) to indicate the position of the
maximum withdrawal of the brake cylinder rod – figure (5.7).
Press the tractor brake pedal and mark the position of the maximum extension
of the brake cylinder piston rod with a line (B).
Measure the distance between lines (A) and (B). If the brake cylinder piston
stroke is outside the proper operating range, adjust the expander arm.
Dismantle brake cylinder fork pin.
Remember or mark the original position (5) of brake cylinder fork (4) in
expander arm opening (3).
Check if the brake cylinder piston moves freely and within the whole nominal
range.
Check if the brake cylinder vent holes are not blocked with impurities and that
there is no water or ice inside the brake cylinder. Check if the brake cylinder is
correctly installed.
Clean the brake cylinder. If necessary, defrost the brake cylinder and drain
water through the unblocked vent holes. Replace damaged brake cylinder with
a new one. When installing the brake cylinder, maintain its original position
with regard to bracket (6).
Dismantle the expansion ring securing the expander arm.
INSPECTION
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Every 6 months.
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After repair of braking system.
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In case of uneven trailer wheels braking.
Shift the expander arm to align the marked expander arm opening with the
cylinder fork opening.