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Commercial designation: T703 Type designation: Trailer identification number Trailer manufacturer: METAL-FACH Sp. z o.o. 16-100 Sokółka ul. Kresowa 62 Tel. no. +48 85 711 98 40 Fax: +48 85 711 90 65 Sold by: Address: Tel./Fax:...
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Safety Test Report no. ZE/56/09, MF/8/2010 Unit responsible for engineering documentation: METAL-FACH Engineering Department This Declaration of Conformity becomes void and null if the machine design is changed or modified in any manner without prior consent from the manufacturer.
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The identification data of the trailer is found on the nameplate located on the load body front crosspiece. The serial number is stamped on the nameplate and underneath. The manual consist a part of the trailer's equipment. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
METAL-FACH Sp. z o.o. reserves the right to introduce changes without prior notice and without assuming any obligations resulting from those changes. The T703 trailer has been designed for reliable and safe operation if used in accordance with the operating instructions. Therefore, before commissioning the machine we request that the users read the following manual for thorough understanding of specific issues.
3. Start the trailer only when all required equipment is connected and secured from unintended release or opening (e.g. the hitch and tow bar system, couplings, locks etc.). 4. Understand all equipment and controls, as well as their functions, before work. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
Due to that, do not enter between the trailer and the tractor or stand behind the trailer if the trailer is not secured with wheel chocks or the parking brake when coupling/decoupling. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
2. When connecting the hydraulic cylinder, follow the manufacturer's guidelines for connection of hydraulic lines. 3. When connecting the hydraulic and pneumatic lines with the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of the tractor, ensure that the valves on the tractor and the trailer are depressurised. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
7. The safety/protection equipment wears out, which requires periodic adjustments, inspection and replacement when necessary. 8. Use only the original spare parts recommended by METAL-FACH Sokółka. 9. Store the trailer in sheltered areas (on level and hardened ground at best) and in a manner which prevents injuries of people and animals.
On the chassis side Install the support before entering the hazardous area frame member, at the support On the load body Do not ride on the machine – use the passenger seat only front wall Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
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- "500 kPa" – 10.0/75-15.3 18PR tyres (Trelleborg) INFORMATION! The trailer user is required to keep the warning symbols and text on the trailer legible during its entire operating life. If damaged or destroyed, replace with new ones. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
V Wheels and tyres Number of wheels, pcs. Wheel disk size 9.00x15.5 Tyre size and PR number 10.0/6075-15.5 14PR - PR number - tyre manufacturer MITAS MITAS STARCO Trelleborg Tyre pressure, KPa Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN AND FUNCTION The T703 trailer is a steel structure with the load body tipped to the sides and to the rear. The trailer has a pneumatic service brake (with variable load braking force control) and a parking brake that is hand-operated via a screw gear, actuating the friction components of the axle service brake.
1 - hydraulic actuator; 2 - hydraulic lines; 3 - cut-off valve; 4 - cut-off valve control cable; 5 - coupling valve plug. 4.4. Electrical system (signalling and warning) The trailer electrical system is designed for 12 V DC supply from the driving tractor system. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
9 - left tail cluster lamp; 10 - registration plate lamps; 11 - side reflector (yellow). 4.5. Support foot The T703 trailer is equipped with a mechanically operated support foot. It is designed to support the tow bar when the trailer is decoupled from the tractor. The foot is installed at the tow bar beam fork.
Secure the farming trailer with special transport straps. Before unloading the transported trailer, first extend the low-bed trailer ramps and release the transport straps used to secure the farming trailer from falling down in Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
This will reduce the surface load of the floor and protect it from damage. When transporting large volume materials, install the top sections of the load body walls. If the transported materials protrude from the trailer, follow the applicable traffic code regulations for proper marking of protruding loads. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
• tip the load body by operating the hydraulic actuator; • after the load has been discharged, lower the body and lock the wall(s) with the locks. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
• remove the safety from the hitch pin and then remove the pin – this will decouple the tow bar from the hitch. Drive away with the tractor and reinstall the pin in the hitch. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
7. SERVICING 7.1. Servicing instruction for adjustable trailer components In order to maintain proper performance, the T703 trailer requires the following adjustments: a) Adjustment of the wheel bearing clearance; b) Adjustment of the braking system components.
3 - lever (arm) adjustment bolt with comb on the expander shaft; 4 - shoe expander shaft; 5 - the link (follower) that couples the pneumatic actuator rod with the expander shaft lever; 6 - pneumatic actuator; 7 - parking brake cable. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
7.3.2. Hydraulic system – adjustment of the load body hydraulic tipping mechanism The hydraulic system features a safety cable (which is a tipping angle limiter of the load body) and the cut-off valve that isolates the oil flow to the hydraulic actuator when the body is Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
6.2.2. Insufficient wheel braking Incorrect adjustment of the Adjust the brake shoes and control performance. shoes and brake controls. components per section 6.2.2. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
Pressure-feed the lubricant with a lubricating gun through clean nipples; • Regularly lubricate movable parts of brakes (levers and pins); • Lubricate the brake shoe axes only when necessary and only with a small amount of lubricant Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
If the user decides to dispose of the trailer, hand over the entire vehicle to the nearest scrap collection point approved by local authorities. The proof of disposal issued by the collection point is essential for de-registration of the trailer. Recycle the parts which remain from repairs or have become obsolete. Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
11. RESIDUAL RISKS 11.1. Description of residual risks METAL-FACH Sokółka is liable for the design and construction in order to eliminate all hazards; yet some partial risk is unavoidable in operation of the trailer. The residual risk stems mostly from improper behaviour of the operator caused by lack of knowledge or attention.
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The warranty service is provided on behalf of the manufacturer by: ............................... filled out by the seller Date of manufacture ........Date of sale ........... Serial number ..........Signature of the Seller ........Customer's name and surname ................. Address ......................Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
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Description of completed Service Service call Date of Service Item service actions and replaced technician date completion stamp parts name Operating instructions. T703 farming trailer...
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