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M-752-02R1 Starting with Serial Number V1001 Updated May 24, 2016 Falcon Series Live Bottom Trailer E. D. ETNYRE & CO., 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois 61061-9778 Phone: 815-732-2116 or 800-995-2116 • Fax: 800-521-1107 • www.etnyre.com...
Specify unit serial number when ordering parts! UNIT WARRANTY E. D. Etnyre & Co. warrants to the original Purchaser, its new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months after date of delivery to original Purchaser.
Table Of Contents GENERAL INFO & ID Tire and Rim Problems ........23 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..........1 Mounting Procedure .......... 23 UNIT WARRANTY ............. 1 Check Wheel Alignment ........24 Safety Precautions, Hazard Seriousness Level ....4 Special Note on Aluminum Wheels ....24 Introduction ..............
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List Of Figures Figure 1. Certification Label..........5 Figure 23. Brake Chamber ..........30 Figure 2. Decals & Markings ..........7 Figure 24. Measuring Maximum Stroke......31 Table 1 Torque Specifications for Standard Hardware ... 8 Figure 25. Gearbox Drain and Check Plugs ....37 Figure 3.
You will find safety information boxes throughout If you have any questions about operation of this manual. These boxes contain information alerting this machine, contact the Etnyre Service Dept you to situations or actions to avoid. at: 1-800-995-2116 or 1-815-732-2116. Signal words (DANGER, WARNING and CAU- Operations that are not approved could cause TION) are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness.
If your unit incorporates custom features, some of the information contained in this manual may not apply. If you have any questions regarding this manual or your unit, contact your dealer or the E. D. Etnyre Service Department at 1-800-995-2116 This manual contains operation, maintenance and service instructions for the Etnyre V series Live Bot- tom Trailers (see figure 1). The operating instructions...
(See Figure 1). sons operating or servicing an Etnyre trailer. Any warn- ing or caution decal which is lost, or difficult to read, NOTE: The complete serial number must be iden- must be replaced at once.
Tape-Conspicuity, 2 In, White 5000173 Decal-Caution, Do Not Reverse 5000360 Decal-Danger, Rotate Conv Chain 3390678 Decal-Warning, Read Manuals 3390683 Caution-Shields In Place 3390191 Decal-Oval, Etnyre 5000873 Decal-Trademark, Patents 3390681 Decal-Warning, Remain Clear 5000932 Grease Bearings 6100139 Rivet-Pop,0.12 Dia x 0.18 Lg 5000933...
Webb Hubs Torque Specifications (for Pilot Mounted Disc-Wheels) 8 or 10 Stud Hubs Applies to M22 X 1.5 studs/two piece flange nut. All threads are right hand metric. 1. Tighten Flange Nuts to 50 ft. lb. using sequence shown. 2. Check Disc-Wheel for proper positioning on pads and proper seating against flange. 3. Tighten Flange Nuts to recommended torque (dry) of 450 - 500 ft-lbs using sequence shown.
Operation Instructions WARNING General Description of Operation Etnyre Live Bottom trailers are designed to carry Do not operate a trailer needing repair and unload the maximum rated volume of payload at Do not undersize the prime mover. The prime a controlled rate.
7. Check the lights, turn signals and reflectors for NOTE: Always check with your local and state operation. regulatory agency regarding the use of and/or disposal of fuel or oil as a wash down or sidewall lubricant for 8. Before operating the trailer, test the airbrake sys- hot mix. The use of biodegradable oils for this purpose tem using the following procedure: is strongly urged to protect the environment.
WARNING To prevent injury, keep hands and clothing clear of the chain and sprocket when the crank is being operated. DO NOT operate the tarp under obstructions such as trees or power lines To uncover the trailer hopper: 1. Release the crank handle from its storage posi- tion.
General Maintenance Schedule This section contains instructions for the care and maintenance of the Etnyre Falcon Live Bottom trailer. Table 2 lists the recommended maintenance checks. This section is divided into two subsections: a Main- It is outlined in two schedules: the mileage schedule tenance Schedule and Maintenance Procedures.
SCHEDULE ITEM ITEM 25,000 50,000 Quantity TYPE or REMARKS or 6 mo or 1 year Brakes 4 Fittings Multipurpose Grease per axle Do not over grease Brake Spider or Anchor Pins Check for Overheating Inspect and Adjust Lights & Reflectors Check Operation Planetary Gear 50 Oz...
This also helps prevent major Table 3 lists the recommended electrodes for the repair costs and trailer downtime. various steels used in Etnyre trailers. Complete frame inspection is required for various Wheel Bearings reasons. Trailers are subjected to considerable abuse due The oil level must be maintained between the “add”...
Alignment Adjustment To assure proper alignment of the suspension, the following steps should be followed exactly: FILL TO THIS LEVEL 1. Locate the trailer on a flat, smooth surface and disconnect trailer brakes. 2. With the brakes disconnected, roll the trailer forward and rearward a distance of approximately 10 feet to relieve any binding which might be caused by turning or braking.
Note C. The adjustable torque arm tube retaining nuts WARNING should be tightened to the torque shown above Do not overinflate tires. Tires, Rims and Disc Wheels Tire Inflation 2. Never “bleed” tires to relieve excessive pressure Proper and improper inflation will produce the tire buildup when the tires are warm. Excessive buildup of section and ground contact characteristics shown in air pressure can be due to load, underinflation, speed, or Figure 10. Tire inflation must be checked daily while...
Mounting and Demounting Tires on Rims Mounting Tire and Disc Hub Piloted Type or Disc Wheels Wheels The following points must be considered when Before mounting the disc wheel, clean the mounting changing or repairing tires on rims or disc wheels. face of dirt and excess paint.
Two types of wheels are commonly used on and paint. The mounting surface of the wheel is the 28º Etnyre trailers. Disc wheels mounted on hubs are stan- taper on the inboard side of each spoke. dard. Cast wheels with demountable rims are optional.
tire and the block as the tire is rotated. If this variation exceeds 1/16” for front rims or 1/8” for rear duals, the rim is not properly mounted. To correct misalignment, loosen nuts where the great- est deviation occurs, and tighten on the opposite side. Recheck and correct until deviation is eliminated.
4. Tighten the inner spindle nut while rotating the Brake Relay Emergency Valve wheel or hub both directions until a slight bind is felt. The air system tests may disclose a malfunction of the relay emergency valve. Repair or replace faulty units. 5.
Relay Emergency Valve 2. Apply and release the service brake several times. Check for prompt brake application and release. (see Figure 22) 3. Release the brakes and stop the engine with the The relay emergency valve senses the line pressures system pressure between 90 - 100 PSI (6.2 -6.9 Bar).
5. Place the clamp ring over the non-pressure plate CAUTION clamping surface. Overtightening the bolts can cause permanent 6. Position the diaphragm in the pressure plate. As- distortion of the clamp ring. Do Not exceed a semble it with the non-pressure plate by working the torque of 130 inch lbs.
Operating Checks During road stops, check the brake drums for Air Brakes - General heating. Etnyre trailers are equipped with cam actuated brakes. Braking force is supplied by air pressure in WARNING the brake chamber, which pushes a pushrod against the end of the slack adjuster.
Grease the anchor pins, camshaft bracket bearing and the spider bushing at four (4) grease fittings. Do Not use an excessive amount of grease on the anchor pins and Auto-Check spider bushing. Avoid getting grease on the brake lining Indicator Boot surfaces. Grease Fitting (Far Side) Slack Adjuster CREWSON BRUNNER Crewson Brunner Automatic Slack Adjuster Hex Extension WARNING...
propriate slot totally engages the 1/2” clevis pin. 7. Once the template has been swung into place, Full OFF Position install the 1/4” clevis pin. If the 1/4” pin does not slide Full ON Position freely into the clevis and template, remove the template from the clevis.
and measure the distance to the 1/2” pin. The difference Working At Rear Of Units between these 2 measurements is the stroke. The stroke, When performing any maintenance or adjustments at or difference between these two measurements must be the rear of the unit, the door lock valve must be closed less than as shown on the following charts.
Excessive hydraulic system noise. Air cavitating the system due to: a. Low oil level. Fill system. b. Suction line leaks air (foam Replace defective parts. Seal and tighten present in tank). leaking fittings. c. Incorrect hydraulic filter. Replace with Etnyre approved filter.
Trouble Analysis for Air Brakes Trouble Probable Cause Corrective Action No brakes or intermittent brakes. Brake air system improperly connected. Reconnect correctly. Relay emergency valve contains Clean valve. water or oil. Tractor protection valve malfunction. Repair or replace valve. Restricted tubing or hose line. Locate and remove restriction.
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Trouble Analysis for Air Brakes (continued) Trouble Probable Cause Corrective Action Brakes release too slowly. Brakes need adjustment or Adjust and lubricate brakes. lubrication. Brake components binding. Align brackets or replace bent components. Exhaust port or relay emergency Clean valve. valve restricted or plugged.
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Trouble Analysis for Air Brakes (continued) Trouble Probable Cause Corrective Action Excessive leakage with emergency Defective relay emergency valve. Clean and repair, or replace valve. system only applied - no leakage with normal brake application. Excessive water present in Reservoir not drained often enough. Drain reservoir daily.
Conveyor System Maintenance Drain and refill the gear reduction drive with new SAE 80-90EP gear oil after the first fifty hours of opera- tion. Change the oil every 12 months thereafter. Check the oil level monthly. Oil level must be at or near the lower level of the check plughole. NOTE: It will not be unusual to see small metal particles flushed out in the oil that may accumulate during the initial break-in process.
The conveyor belt tension adjustment nuts should To adjust chain tension, loosen the jam nut on the be positioned so that the adjustment sleeve is free to take-up bearing adjusting bolt located on each side of turn, with 1/4” to 1/2” end play. The adjustment sleeve the trailer.
Turn the LH and RH adjusting nuts clockwise alter- The top temperature range is dependent on an oily nately and equally the same amount to tighten the chain, environment. The low temperature range would be or belt, to the correct tension as described under checking compromised by loss of plastisizers from salts or fertil- the tension.
Cover Tarp Maintenance 1. Loosen the sheave bolt on the rear idler assembly 1/2 turn. 2. Tighten the adjusting nut until a slight tension is obtained on the drive cable. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the cable or damage to the front assembly will occur, 3.
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