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Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual NEW ZEALAND (HEAD OFFICE) AUSTRALIA GILTRAP ENGINEERING LTD GILTRAP AG EQUIPMENT PTY LTD 7 Main North Road 105-117 Boundary Road PO Box 83 Laverton North Otorohanga Melbourne Vic 3026 TEL: +64 7 873 4199...
Disclaimer While every attempt has been made to ensure that information and diagrams in this manual are correct, Giltrap Engineering Limited will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising out of misinterpretation or failure to follow recommended procedures;...
Thank you for purchasing a Giltrap product. Giltrap Engineering Ltd has enjoyed a long-standing success with their machinery. We would like you to enjoy the benefits of owning a Giltrap too. By following the guidelines laid out in this book, you will ensure trouble free, low maintenance operating for years.
Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Warranty The Goods specified in the Price List as designed and supplied by Giltrap Engineering Ltd are warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. In addition to the primary 24 month warranty for Giltrap products, there is a further 12 month structural warranty for the goods, against faulty workmanship and/or defective materials for structural items only.
Page 6 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Serial Number Identification Before ordering any parts, check the serial number and the delivery date of the machine and include this information with all orders. If the Serial Number Plate is missing, the serial number will be stamped on the front of the drawbar.
Page 7 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual General Safety For the safety of others and yourself, please read and follow the precautions in this operator’s manual. Pay particular attention to the following safety aspects of operating machinery. Do not ride on or allow passengers on the machine. Always use a recognised hitch pin with a safety clip to hook trailed implements on behind the tractor.
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Page 8 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Carry a suitable fire extinguisher. A fire can ignite under certain conditions, so please take the following precautions: After running your machine for a short time, check for defective bearings. A faulty bearing can become very hot, eventually discolouring, requiring immediate replacement.
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Page 9 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Release all hydraulic pressure from implements before commencing service work. Never look for suspected oil leaks with your hands or body - use a piece of cardboard instead. Any fluid that penetrates the skin will have to be removed immediately by a medical expert.
180 ft/lbs or 245Nm 355 ft/lbs or 480Nm THERE ARE SEVERAL GREASE POINTS on all Giltrap trailers. Check the yellow label on the side of your machine to see how many grease points there are. You should fully grease everything before running it for the first time. See...
Page 11 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Greasing & Lubrication Oil & Grease Grease Grade Recommended NLGI 2 oil based Greasing & Lubrication Schedule – Grease every second day Axle Bushes – Grease weekly Tailgate Pivot Pin – Grease weekly Lift Ram Pivot Ram Cradle Mounts –...
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Page 12 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Upper Ram pin Tailgate Ram cradle pivot Pin Mounts Ram Pin Drawbar Pins Bin pivot Pin Swivel Tow Check the tyres regularly for correct pressure and check all bolts etc. for tightness...
Page 13 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Installation Connect the trailer to the tractor drawbar. Ensure that the tractor drawbar is the correct height so the trailer deck is close to horizontal. Check that there are no hydraulic leaks in the hoses and fittings. Check operation of brakes and ensure they are correctly adjusted.
Page 14 Construction Trailer Operation & Parts Manual Parts Section Parts Section ......................... 14 & D ....................15 RANSFERS ECALS CS17 A ......................16 SSEMBLY CS20 A ......................18 SSEMBLY CS22 A ......................20 SSEMBLY CS17 CS20 A ................. 22 SSEMBLY CS22 A ....................
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