PRONAR T286, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4 Pronar T286
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Please note that the braking distance of the tractor and trailer combination is
substantially increased at higher speeds and loads. Before beginning travel
appropriately adjust trailer braking force, by appropriate brake force regulator
setting (applies to pneumatic brake systems).
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While travelling on roads (public or private), take the guards protecting rear light
assemblies from the light beam profiles and secure them on the other side of the
profiles using star nuts.
4.8 UNLOADING
Unloading materials from the load box is carried out by tipping the load box to the rear by
means of two hydraulic cylinders. Operation is controlled from the driver's cab using the
control panel of the external tractor's hydraulic system manifold.
DANGER
Tipping may only be performed when trailer is hitched to tractor.
Do NOT tip load box in strong gusty winds conditions.
Do NOT move off or drive when load box is raised.
Take particular care while working near electric power lines.
When opening load box closure take particular care, because of the pressure of the load
on the wall.
When closing load box wall take particular care to avoid crushing fingers.
Ensure that during unloading nobody is near tipped load box or load material pouring
out.
In order to unload the load box, carry out the below activities in the following sequence.
Tractor and trailer must be placed to drive forwards on flat, level and hard
ground,