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ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
MACHINERY CARRIERS
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The following checks should be carried out in addition to
those listed in ‘Maintenance and Care’ Page 46. Drivers
and operators have a direct responsibility to complete
‘Essential Maintenance’ by carrying out the routine below.
He/she should report any faults to maintenance personnel.
NOTE:
In a working a prime mover may be used with
several trailers all of which will require checking before
use.
DAILY
Coupling Heads:
Before connecting, inspect seals for wear and damage.
Replace where defective. After having connected couplings,
check for leaks. Close protective caps on couplings after
disconnection.
Drain Air Reservoir Tanks:
The biggest enemy of air brakes is condensation/water
in the system. Drain by pulling the drain valve ring at the
bottom of the air reservoir.
WEEKLY
Brake Adjustment:
Weekly for the first four weeks, then quarterly or every
16,000km / 10,000 miles thereafter.
MONTHLY
Inspect pneumatic system for leaks:
Operating pressure must not drop by more than 0.1 bar
(1.5 psi) over 10 minutes. If pressure drop exceeds this,
report fault to maintenance personnel.
Tip:
Use soapy water and a spray bottle to detect air
leaks.
Drum Brakes:
Check slack adjustor movement, see page 59 and brake
lining wear indicator (1).
