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USER MANUAL - MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK

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Page 1: ...1 USER MANUAL MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK Designed to last ...

Page 2: ... com web site if you require any further information This manual covers the main possible options or variants only take into account those fitted to your vehicle Keep this manual with the vehicle on board documentation This manual is intended for you the professional road haulier keep it inside your vehicle It contains essential maintenance recommendations to use your vehicle in optimum safety and...

Page 3: ... number is the property of Address This vehicle is monitored by Distributor Customer advisor SUCCESSIVE OWNERS The vehicle with registration number is the property of Address This vehicle is monitored by Distributor Customer advisor The vehicle with registration number is the property of Address This vehicle is monitored by Distributor Customer advisor ...

Page 4: ...e geometry the tightening of all self steering axle nuts the tightening of all mechanical suspension nuts the tightening of all pneumatic suspension nuts AFTER THE FIRST 5 000 KILOMETRES Carry out the recommended maintenance checks REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS B OPERATIONS For all work on components bearing another manufacturer brand axles stands hitch plate tailgate etc please follow the equipm...

Page 5: ...fore each trip 11 Unhitching 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 12 Equipment and common options 13 Sliding curtains 20 Box trucks 30 Tippers 32 Container beds 40 City Urban 44 MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK 48 Health and safety 49 Regular maintenance and checks 49 Maintenance monitoring 58 ...

Page 6: ...GENERAL Safety instructions 7 Loading 7 Hitching 9 Before each trip 11 Unhitching 11 ...

Page 7: ...se may result in the very rapid wear of the brake linings on the towed vehicle excess heating that may result in the tyres bursting or the vehicle catching fire Transport of products for which the vehicle is not designed may result in damage to the bodywork equipment or safety devices and may ultimately cause serious accidents Respect the loading limits for the running gear and the coupling system...

Page 8: ...uring the manoeuvre equipment and common options Up and down system For specific loading Curtains tippers container beds city urban LOADING Load safety To prevent the load from moving during transport check that it is correctly attached and blocked In the absence of special indications resulting in a special construction the vehicles are designed to transport loads of a uniform weight on the entir...

Page 9: ...ictly prohibited to move the semi trailer when supported on the stands even if the stands are on wheels HITCHING B TO HITCH Slowly reverse the tractor in line until the hitch plate comes into contact with the weight carrying hitch plate Gently and progressively accelerate while engaging the gears to smoothly slide the weight carrying hitch plate under the hitch plate gently strike the jaws using t...

Page 10: ... Check the tractor and semi trailer cable and socket condition 3 ISO 1185 24N socket 4 ISO 3731 24S socket 5 ISO 7638 socket 5 or 7 pin or 5 ISO 7638 socket 5 or 7 pin 6 15 pin electric socket ISO 12098 Connect the hydraulic circuits making sure that the tractor hoses are in perfect condition that there are no foreign bodies in the connection that the supply hose connection tightening is full and ...

Page 11: ...out are the following On board documents inside the vehicle Compliance of the king pin with the tractor axis Hitching system locked All pneumatic and hydraulic hoses and electric cables connected Stands raised EQUIPMENTS AND COMMON OPTIONS STANDS Tyre pressure Wheel nuts tightened MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS AXLES Working order and cleanliness of the safety and signage systems Lashing fixing locki...

Page 12: ...MI TRAILER 20 Use 21 Loading 24 Equipment and options 25 BOX TRUCKS 30 Loading 31 Equipment and options 31 TIPPERS 32 Fields of use 33 Safety instructions 33 Hitching 34 Loading 34 Tipping 35 Equipment and options 37 Storage conditions 39 CONTAINER BEDS 40 Subframe sliding 41 Loading unloading 41 Twin axle system 42 Twin trailer 43 CITY URBAN 44 Loading unloading 45 Load distribution 46 Equipment ...

Page 13: ...COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS U D system 14 Axles 14 Axle raising 15 Pneumatic brake control 15 Stands 16 Spare wheel support 16 Electricity lighting and signage 17 RCP 19 ...

Page 14: ...dle is in the road position RTR system Return To Road In excess of 15km h the control system automatically returns to the road position subject to the EBS system being in working order COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS AXLES The axle is composed of a special steel body of which the spindles have been machined to house a bearing unit The rotating hub bearing drum or hub bearing disk unit is held to the ...

Page 15: ...ground is greater than 100 of the max authorised load Manual axle lowering Long press on the control button lowers the axle regardless of the load disables automatic operation a short press on the control button re enables the automatic function Depending on the equipment when the system does not have an electricity supply the axle rests on the ground COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS AXLE RAISING A pr...

Page 16: ...upport between stands lateral etc MULTI WHEEL BAND SPARE WHEEL BASKET SUPPORT use the openings in the band to adjust to your wheel size fig 1 check that the rear band screws are locked fig 1 fix the front band using the bolt fig 2 COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS SPARE WHEEL SUPPORT The support should only be used for tyres of the sizes defined in the following tables Its use is incompatible with all ...

Page 17: ...65R22 5 120 385 55R22 5 120 11R22 5 148 275 80R22 5 148 275 70R22 5 148 295 80R22 5 158 455 45R22 5 120 445 45R19 5 120 435 50R19 5 120 Aluminium wheels 11R22 5 148 275 80R22 5 148 275 70R22 5 148 295 80R22 5 158 385 65R22 5 120 385 55R22 5 120 455 45R22 5 120 Never use an alternating current source when testing electric circuits Never carry out welding operations on the vehicle with the circuit c...

Page 18: ...ND SIGNAGE Note the free connectors can be assigned depending on the vehicle equipment The wire colour is given as an indication it may vary depending on vehicle models refer to the connector numbers ISO 12098 15P SOCKET Connector n colour assignment 1 yellow left indicator 2 green right indicator 3 blue fog lights 4 white earth 5 black left position registration plate light 6 brown right position...

Page 19: ...D OPTIONS RCP COLLISION PROTECTION RESERVE NON DETECTION RISKS RCP may not detect an obstacle if the vehicle is not in reverse the system neutralises itself in excess of 20km h and if there is a power supply fault some materials such as textiles reduce the sensor ultrasound signal REMINDER in order to prevent any damage to the buffers when docking the vehicle should not be in contact with the dock...

Page 20: ...SLIDING CURTAIN SEMI TRAILER Use 21 Loading 24 Equipment and options 25 ...

Page 21: ...ng system is located in the rear upright release it by pushing the lever and locking latch towards the back pull the curtain towards the front of the vehicle Vertical tensioning release the vertical tensioning straps by pulling their free end release the hook from the straps Opening release the curtain attachment profile from the tensioning bracket or the winding guard fold the curtain back onto i...

Page 22: ...ition in its housing side face position the handle at 90 to the upright when positioning the curtain profile pivot the handle towards the front and raise it to lock it Lift the locking latch then lower the handle CURTAINS USE Rear tensioning stretch the curtain then return the latch to its position Vertical tensioning position each strap hook under the edge if necessary adjust the strap length the...

Page 23: ...ght extensions SLIDING ROOF Opening open the doors place the handling bar in the middle of the roof cross beam for vehicles that can be height adjusted release the cross beam raise the cross beam using the handling bar and push towards the front grab the loop located on the side of the rear cross beam using the handling bar and pull towards the front of the vehicle lock the handling bar using one ...

Page 24: ...24 CURTAINS LOADING When loading make sure NOT TO PUSH THE PALLETS TO LOAD EVENLY NOT TO PUSH AGAINST THE STAKES The stakes are never a pallet stop ...

Page 25: ...IOT Opening open the rear cross beam to release the roof tension at the front using the handling bar release the front cross beam on each side by pulling and turning the lock handles grip the front roof strap using the handling bar and pull the cross beam towards the front to release the locating studs if the other side does not move at the same time repeat the operation on the other side using th...

Page 26: ...upport reposition the side uprights if they were moved 0 50 Position 0 Position 50 LIFTING BODYWORK DURING LOADING LIFTOP To make loading unloading operations easier the front and rear uprights are fitted with cylinders used to raise the roof Raising open the rear doors and use the handles to keep them partially open raise the front and rear parts by releasing the handles and pumping using the mec...

Page 27: ...27 CURTAINS EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS SLIDING BODYWORK OPEN BOX C AND LIFTABLE FOR LOADING EUROLIB Opening Closure Refer to the instruction sticker on the rear door or the front face ...

Page 28: ...position CURTAINS EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS Loading unloading close the pump hydraulic circuit valve Adjusting the bodywork height Depending on the loading to be carried out position the circuit detector in the raising position 1 left or right side or 2 sides at the same time activate the pump to raise the bodywork open the curtain loops open the rear doors and use the handles to keep them partially o...

Page 29: ...MOVE THE SIDE UPRIGHTS MAKE SURE THE PINS ARE LOCKED IN POSITION TO AVOID STRETCHING THE STAKES open the pump circuit valve to lower the roof back onto the pins close the curtains lock the front and rear attachments re stretch the curtains and attach the loops position the front upright rear and side pins to the required height ...

Page 30: ...BOX TRUCKS Loading 31 Equipment and options 31 ...

Page 31: ... The walls not fitted with specific equipment must not be subjected to significant forces which would warp them Lateral forces Bulk loading is prohibited BOX TRUCKS EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS LASHING RAIL Load lashing must comply with the instruction plate fixed inside the vehicle The forces the rails are subjected to must never be perpendicular to the walls ...

Page 32: ...TIPPERS Fields of use 33 Safety instructions 33 Hitching 34 Loading 34 Tipping 35 Equipment and options 37 Storage conditions 39 ...

Page 33: ...must be in good working order the tyres must be inflated to the working pressure recommended by the manufacturer never leave the tipping location without completely lowering the tipper an excerpt from this manual is featured on the plate or sticker on the front of the tipper body all work requiring work under a raised tipper body must be carried out by qualified personnel It is strictly prohibited...

Page 34: ...efore loading make sure the tipper is resting on the chassis If not switch the body manifold control to the lowering position to avoid excess pressure in the hydraulic circuit The diversity of transported materials have slipping characteristics that could cause an imbalance during tipping sticking phenom enon that could result in tipping over It is essential to consult the loader to define the pro...

Page 35: ...the varying properties of transported prod ucts in particular making sure of the best possible material flow TIPPERS TIPPING SPECIFICITY OF VEHICLES FITTED WITH PNEUMATIC SUSPENSION Quick exhaust valve As standard all tipping vehicles are fitted with a quick exhaust valve on the air suspension circuit The purpose of this system is to accelerate the deflation of the air cushions during tipping in o...

Page 36: ...d position return the control lever to the neutral position which will prevent any unexpected raising of the tipper body on the road the introduction of air and damage to the cylinder seals TIPPERS TIPPING RAISING THE TIPPER BODY idle the engine and engage neutral gear Before any manoeuvres make sure the air pressure is at least 6 bars press the clutch for 3 to 4 seconds engage the power take off ...

Page 37: ...leasing the doors and before opening them make sure to stand away from possible falling materials Beware of the sudden opening of the handling components or the doors that may be the result of materials pushing against the doors Locked frame Released frame HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR Single action The tractor does not require any specific hydraulic installation A sequence valve gives the opening of the do...

Page 38: ...od product flow TIPPERS EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS REAR UNDERRIDE PROTECTION SYSTEM The vehicles are fitted with a regulatory rear underride protection system Manually foldable system The operator moves the underride protection system to road position and raises it It is locked using a pin that passes through the bars and must be secured using a beta pin Hydraulically foldable system The movement of th...

Page 39: ...t roll up to its position on the stoppers Installing the tarpaulin proceed in reverse order to removal SLIDING TARPAULIN refer to the manufacturer manual TIPPERS EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS In compliance with regulations it is essential to use the protection and handling systems provided ladder walkway operating handle etc STORAGE CONDITIONS The body must be resting on its chassis Sliding tarpaulin the ...

Page 40: ...CONTAINER BED Subframe sliding 41 Loading unloading 41 Twin axle system 42 Twin trailer 43 ...

Page 41: ...d LOADING make sure the container is locked onto the chassis at the four corner parts make sure the twist lock loosening prevention system is in position comply with the container position on the chassis in order not to exceed the maximum authorised loads on the running gear and the tractor drive axle UNLOADING before removing the containers make sure all the twist locks have been released slide v...

Page 42: ...e using the removable bar located along the hoses do not hesitate to strike the jaw energetically position the control handle along the plate pneumatic plate Lock the plate using the pneumatic control Driving with a load in solo mode with the sliding bogie extended is prohibited Before sliding the bogie make sure the plate is locked and that nothing prevents the chassis movement ...

Page 43: ...43 CONTAINER BED TWIN TRAILER To prevent its unexpected movement it is not recommended to drive with a dolly hitched to a semi trailer without it towing second semi trailer ...

Page 44: ...CITY URBAN Loading unloading 45 Load distribution 46 Equipment and options 47 ...

Page 45: ...annot be a substitute for standard stands and must not be in contact with the ground CITY LOADING UNLOADING When unhitching and hitching check that the vehicle is perfectly aligned and that the axle is straight WHEEL CHOCKING Once the vehicle is unhitched to prevent the steering axle from rotating during dock loading unloading operations it is imperative to chock the 2 axle wheels TIPPING RISK IF ...

Page 46: ...p when it is unhitched STEERING AXLE SYSTEM A plate fixed to the vehicle reminds of the duty to check that the weight carrying plate is properly locked TIPPING RISK IF WEIGHT FORK LIFT LOAD GREATER THAN 3 5 TONNES IT IS MANDATORY TO CHECK THAT THE WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH PLATE IS PROPERLY LOCKED AND THAT ITS HANDLE IS IN THE CORRECT POSITION BEFORE MOVING DANGER CAUTION CAUTION ...

Page 47: ... are lubricated in the strategic locations using a manual pump automatic centralised lubrication the axle and the hitch turret are lubricated in the strategic locations automatically an indicator on the side of the vehicle shows an electric power supply fault refer to the instructions on the sticker Indicator on Centralised lubrication fault Permanent 24V power supply fault on tractor 4 24S or 9 1...

Page 48: ...CHECKS 49 A Operations 50 B Operations 51 C Operations 52 Additional tipper operations 53 Additional curtain operations 54 Additional city operations 55 Painted or galvanised elements 55 Axles 56 Hitch shaft 56 Ring 57 Vehicle alterations 57 MAINTENANCE MONITORING 58 ...

Page 49: ... out at the workshop Vehicle operating modes are split into three families motorway mixed and severe The maintenance and check operation frequencies are given as an indication for normal road use They can be modulated de pending on vehicle operating condition severity Motorway use A Operations every 5 000 km B Operations every 40 000 km or 4 months the first to occur C Operations every 120 000 km ...

Page 50: ...ctiveness COMMON EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS PNEUMATIC BRAKE CONTROL the pad cushion and the correct suspension height the good condition of the running gear components clean if necessary suspension springs spring u bolts wheels or rims check that the hitching turret and axle lubrication is in working order For all work on components bearing another manufacturer brand axles stands hitch plate tailgate e...

Page 51: ...ar and equaliser bar nut tightness mechanical suspension the draw blade u bolt and equaliser nut tightness pneumatic suspension the draw blade and equaliser shaft nut tightness pneumatic suspension the air cushion fixing nut tightness upper fixing pneumatic suspension the air cushion fixing screw tightness lower fixing pneumatic suspension the shock absorber fixing nut tightness pneumatic suspensi...

Page 52: ...e following adjusted Axle triangulation and parallelism the self steering axle grip and bodywork Have the following tightened the electric box cable glands the electric box covers the lighting electric connections REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS C OPERATIONS For all work on components bearing another manufacturer brand axles stands hitch plate tailgate etc please follow the equipment manufacturer r...

Page 53: ...ylinder bearing block Upper and lower cylinder bearing block Recommended oil HVI 32 oil high viscosity index oil 23Mu filtration Every 20 000 km or every 2 months in addition to the above mentioned operations have the condition and cleanliness of the hydraulic and air filters and screens checked if the installation has them tractor and semi trailer have all the chassis and tipper body fastener tig...

Page 54: ... control lever to the lower position slightly open the quarter turn valve until the pressure on the pressure gauge is at 40 bars close the quarter turn valve return the control lever to the neutral position Every 6 months and in addition to the above mentioned operations lubricate The curtain horizontal tension system using category 1 grease the closure bar bearing blocks and the door hinges and a...

Page 55: ... centralised lubrication frequency activate the pump 20 times every 40 hours of use grease reserve refill threshold the grease level must be within the limits shown on the container When refilling make sure to use the type of grease recommended on the label fixed to the container clogged greaser warning if the pump will not activate one of the 12 greasers is blocked Automatic centralised lubricati...

Page 56: ...dentical brand and model Every time the shaft is removed or replaced replace all the screws using strictly identical brand and model screws respecting the tightening order the tightening torque 190 Nm Tighten the nuts diagonally following the tightening order the nut tightening torque recommended by the equipment manufacturer REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS AXLES Nominal Ø 73 Min Ø 71 Nominal Ø 114...

Page 57: ...hoices to fully benefit from the most recent legislative measures Only the manufacturer is authorised to communicate the authorisations essential to upgrade to compliance with regulations in the case of major alterations you wish to make to your vehicles When the maximum wear diameter is reached anywhere on the ring replace the boom head strictly identical brand and model Every time the boom head ...

Page 58: ...58 MAINTENANCE MONITORING Inspection dates Mileage Service centre Work details Operation Comments A B C other ...

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Page 64: ... instructions for user manual can be downloaded on www fruehauf com notices dutilisation or by clicking the QR code For the warranty terms and conditions please refer to the general sales terms and conditions All translation copy and alterations rights reserved for all countries Any complete copy of the publication without a prior authorisation is illegal 24 to 28 avenue Jean Mermoz BP 209 89002 A...

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