Jolly Rev.05 Ed. Sett.2010(I)
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4 MAINTENANCE PRESCRIPTIONS
Use of the equipment in accordance with the designated Prescriptions for
Use together with properly executed maintenance constitute the best
possible guarantee of lasting efficiency of the dump truck and the
minimum possible need for repairs.
To facilitate maintenance operations, all parts subject to adjustment,
lubrication, or cleaning can be easily accessed in such a way as to allow
the operator to work with the minimum fatigue and in conditions of safety.
4.1 Preventive maintenance
4.1.1 Observe general accident prevention regulations. Italian Law 626 / 94
4.1.2 Work only when the vehicle is parked with the parking brake applied
and disconnected from sources of power (switch off the ignition and, if
necessary, open the battery disconnect switch).
4.1.3 When work must be performed with the body in its raised position, it
is
absolutely mandatory to use the SAFETY PROP
which is normally
stowed in its housing under the body. The prop is pivoted to the
subframe and identified by a specific warning plate.
4.1.4 Even though the prop must be used, it is still strictly prohibited to work
under the body when this latter is fully or partially loaded.
4.1.5 Compile the register of inspections and repairs (see the attached table
II).
4.2 Washing and Greasing
4.2.1 Wash the dump body every month, carefully removing all dust and
remains of materials that could otherwise attack the paintwork and
compromise the proper operation of the various devices.
4.2.2 Wash using cold or lukewarm water. Do not wash any parts of the
system with high pressure washers.
4.2.3 Grease parts in contact with each other and the pivots by way of the
dedicated grease nipples (if present). Specifically:
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Supports of the lift cylinder and cradle.
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Tipping pivots.
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Side board and tailgate hinges and latches.
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Return springs
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Winches, safety prop, and other accessories supplied with
the dump body.
4.2.4 Grease the parts once a month and, in any event, after each time the
dump body has been washed and following work performed in
demanding conditions with particularly aggressive and/or abrasive
