Meridian Fuel Express, Руководство оператора

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7-2
October 2014 | Revision 1.0 Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.
3. At 10 hours, change the engine oil with the
specified oil. Remove plug (2) to drain the oil
and check the level with fill cap/gauge (1).
7.2 DAILY PRE-OPERATION
CHECKLIST
Efficient and safe operation of the Fuel Trailer
requires that each operator reads and follows
the operating procedures and all related safety
precautions outlined in this section.
A pre-operational checklist is provided for the
operator. It is important, for both personal safety
and maintaining the efficient operation of the
delivery system, that this checklist be followed.
Before operating and each time thereafter, the
following areas should be checked:
1. Use only a truck or tractor of adequate power
and weight to pull the trailer.
2. Make sure the trailer is positively hitched to
the tow vehicle.
3. Attach safety chains from the trailer to the tow
vehicle. Crisscross chains under the hitch to
support it should an unplanned separation
occur.
4. Inspect wiring harness and plug for damage.
Do not use trailer if damage is found.
5. Check the engine oil and fuel levels. Add, as
required.
IMPORTANT
The engine warranty is void if the engine is run
without oil.
6. Make sure the fuel level in the tank is sufficient
to provide a steady flow of fuel. Do not run
the pump dry. If the tank is run dry, the pump
will not need to be re-primed. Full flow will be
reached after one minute of operation. Refer
to “9.4.1 Filling the Fuel Trailer with Diesel
Fuel” on page 9-3.
7. Visually check all hardware and fasteners for
missing parts and make sure the fasteners are
properly tightened.
8. Make sure the wheel bolt lug nuts are properly
tightened. Refer to “11.10 Wheel Bolt Torque
Requirements” on page 11-7.
9.
Check the tires and ensure they are inflated
to their specified pressure. Correct under-
inflation or over-inflation pressures. The
specified inflation pressure is on the tires.
10. Remove any entangled crop material from
under the trailer.
11. Test the breakaway brake unit and the trailer
brakes. Refer to “11.9 Trailer Breakaway
System” on page 11-6.
a. Make sure the trailer brakes are operating
properly.
b. Make sure the trip wire to the breakaway
switch is connected to the tow vehicle.
c. Make sure the key is correctly installed in
the breakaway switch.
d. Press the Test button. The indicator
should illuminate green. If the red light
illuminates, the battery charge is low.
Refer to the Trailer Breakaway System in
the Maintenance section for instructions
on charging the battery.
Note: The breakaway brake system is standard
equipment. This system applies the brakes
automatically and immediately whenever
the breakaway cable is properly connected
and the trailer separates from the tow
vehicle.
12.
Make sure lights, reflectors, fuel placards, and
SMV/SIS emblem required by local highway
authorities are installed.
Chapter 7 | Pre-Operating Instructions