Suspension Pressure; B.2.3 Suspension Pressure - Ransomes diabline Operation & Service Manual

B.2.3 Suspension pressure

The standard pressures are:
• Front: 13 bars
• Rear: 12 bars
To service suspension system
use the following process:
1. Remove the suspension arm from the
vehicle
2. Release compressed air from the ram
using the Schroeder valve on the top
3. Compress the ram whilst releasing the air
from the ram
4. Using a C-spanner or punch, remove the
collar from the body (this is Loctited)
Pull shaft from body. Warning – Oil is
held within assembly
Inspection – Ram shaft can get rusty, check
thoroughly for damage to shaft.
Assembly is in reverse to the above.
Once assembled, remove the Schroeder valve and
purge the oil from the ram. Position the piston 1.5
cm from the top and fi ll with 180ml of oil.
Allow oil to settle and after one hour refi t Schroeder
valve and fi ll with air to pressures shown above.
How to infl ate:
This operation is done wheel by wheel, with an air
pump capable of achieving a pressure of 12 bars.
• Raise up the vehicle with the jack
supplied or electric lift (distribute the
efforts under the chassis)
• Be sure the wheel does not touch the
ground by spinning it
• Bring forward the front seats for valves
(standard) access.
• Remove the cap and connect the pump.
• Infl ate until the correct pressure is
achieved.
• Disconnect the pump with a quick and
precise hand move to doesn't lose
pressure
• Put on the cap
• Lower the vehicle to the ground
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SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
WARNING

SUSPENSION PRESSURE

CAN'T BE CHECKED WHEN THE
VEHICLE IS IN THE DRIVING
POSITION.
IF DOUBTS ABOUT INCORRECT
PRESSURE, YOU CAN DO A
VISUAL ESTIMATION WITH
HEIGHT (PUSH THE VEHICLE FOR
SEVERAL METERS TO RELEASE
THE SUSPENSION).
CHECKING PRESSURE MUST BE
DONE WITH THE VEHICLE LIFTED
OFF THE GROUND TO HAVE
SUSPENSION POSITION DOWN.
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE CAPS OR
CONNECT AIR PUMP WHEN THE
VEHICLE IS ON THE GROUND.
DON'T EXCEED 15 BAR IN
SUSPENSION.