Metal-Fach T703A Instruction Manual

Metal-Fach T703A Instruction Manual

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FARMING TRUCK TRAILER
T703A
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
REV. II
JANUARY 2020
Instruction Manual No. T703A-02-167/2013

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  • Page 1 FARMING TRUCK TRAILER T703A INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REV. II JANUARY 2020 Instruction Manual No. T703A-02-167/2013...
  • Page 3 This EC Declaration of Conformity shall become null and void if the machine is modified or reconstructed without the Manufacturer's consent. Sokółka 03/07/2016 (Place) (Date) Jacek Kucharewicz President of the Board, (Signature) (Position) INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 4 Delivery date: _______________________________ Owner or user: Last Name: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________ _______________________________ Phone/Fax.: _______________________________ The data is located on the machine's rating plate located on the front part of the machine's main frame INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3.5 Support foot ..................... 33 3.3.6 Brake system ................... 34 Pneumatic and hydraulic systems ..............35 Information on use .................... 36 Use with a tractor ..................36 4.1.1 Coupling the Trailer with the tractor ............36 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 6 Ordering spare parts ..................53 Disassembly, disposal, and environment protection ......... 54 Residual risk ..................... 55 Residual-risk description ................55 Assessing residual risk ................55 INDEX OF NAMES AND ABBREVIATIONS .............. 56 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ..................... 57 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The machine has been designed in accordance with the standards and legal provisions contained in the declaration of conformity. The Instructions Manual describes the principal safety and operation rules for the Trailer manufactured by Metal-Fach. The significant obligations of the Manufacturer are shown in the Guarantee Certificate, which includes the complete regulations currently in force regarding guarantee services.
  • Page 8 This symbol indicates a lower level of risk of injury than the symbol including the word “DANGER”. WARNING This symbol indicates useful information. This symbol indicates maintenance activities that should be performed periodically. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 9: General Description

    (see Fig. 1). Rating plate VIN number Figure 1. Location of the rating plate Figure 2. CAUTION! Entering public roads without a rating plate or with an illegible rating plate are prohibited. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 10 VIN number of the Trailer: CAUTION! The use of the Trailer by those who have not read this Instructions Manual is forbidden. The Trailer should only be operated by trained operators. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 11: The Intended Use Of The Trailer

    Trailer's stability; DANGER! Loads which cause non-uniform loading of and overloading of the • axles; Unsecured loads, which can change their position on the load- • carrying body while driving. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 12: Basic Components

    The data on the nameplate and the VIN number stamped on the chassis frame • are compliant with the data entered in the warranty; • The warranty card is filled in correctly, according to the identification data provided on the rating plate. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 13: Transporting To The User

    The User may transport the Trailer by towing it to its destination with their own agricultural tractor. Before transporting the Trailer by yourself, it is absolutely essential to read this Instructions Manual and to follow the guidelines therein. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Trailer

    Before using them, it is recommended that you read the information on how to use them to clean a particular surface. After degreasing a contaminated surface, wash it with water and a detergent which is intended for this purpose. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 15: Storage

    Wash the canvas cover and dry it before you store it for a long period of time. Ensure the tarpaulin is stored either in the unfolded or rolled-up position so as not to cause folds in the material. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 16 Poor tensioning of the canvas cover causes water to accumulate on CAUTION its surface, etc. As a result, the canvas cover will deform and fail to fulfil its purpose. CORRECT CORRECT WRONG Figure 4. Correct tensioning of the canvas cover INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 17: Safety Of Use

    6. All safety-related information must also be passed on to all other Trailer users. 7. Before starting, check the immediate vicinity (for the presence of children or bystanders). Pay particular attention if visibility is reduced. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 18 Trailer, and do not stand behind the Trailer, if it is not secured with the wheel chocks or its parking brake. 26. No one may stand between the tractor and the Trailer unless the vehicle is protected against rolling by the parking brake or wheel chocks. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 19 49. Hydraulic lines must be replaced every 5 years. 50. Noise – the equivalent A-weighted emission sound pressure level (LpA) is not above 70 dB. 51. Keep the Trailer clean. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 20: Warning And Information Pictograms

    Before you start operating the machine, read the Instructions Manual. Caution. Before carrying out any maintenance or repair work, switch off the tractor’s engine and remove the keys. Caution. Body crushing hazard. Keep a safe distance from the machine. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 21 Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines. Caution. Danger of being run over. Travelling on the machine is only permitted on the passenger seat, provided that the driver's visibility is not obstructed. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 22 Caution. A fall from height. Do not ride on platforms or ladders. Sling attachment/Lifting point. Lift placement points. Information pictogram. Information pictogram. Information pictogram. Information pictogram. Information pictogram. Information pictogram. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 23 The Trailer's user must make sure that all warning inscriptions and signs affixed to the Trailer remain legible for the entire life of the Trailer. If they are damaged or destroyed, replace them with new ones. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 24: The Arrangement Of The Pictograms On The Machine

    2.4.2 The arrangement of the pictograms on the machine Figure 5. The arrangement of the pictograms on the boards of the Trailer - front INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 25 Figure 6. The arrangement of the pictograms on the boards of the Trailer - rear Figure 7. The arrangement of the pictograms on the boards of the Trailer – right side Figure 8. The arrangement of the pictograms on the boards of the Trailer – left side INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 26: Technical Data

    Permissible total weight of the vehicle, - on the axle, kg 4540 - on the drawbar, kg Maximum load, kN - on the axle, kN 44.53 - on the drawbar, daN 9.41 Load capacity, kg 3800-4500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 27 Tractor coupled to the Trailer min. 35 kW Coupling to the tractor’s hitch upper or lower transporting hitch not less than 8, acc. to NAS 1638 (category Oil purity class 20/18/15, acc. to ISO 4406-1996) INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 28: Dimensions Of The Trailer

    Dimensions of the Trailer The drawings below demonstrate overall dimensions of Trailers in their transporting position. Figure 9. Dimensions of the Trailer – front view Figure 10. Dimensions of the Trailer – side view INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 29: General Design And Principles Of Operation

    General design and principles of operation The T703A Trailer is a metal structure with a load-carrying body tilting sideways and backwards. The Trailer is equipped with a pneumatic or hydraulic brake (with a braking-force regulator, depending on the load) and a parking brake controlled manually, by means of a helical gearbox acting on the friction elements of the service brake on the rear axle.
  • Page 30 The condition of the hydraulic system should be monitored on an ongoing basis while the Trailer is in use. When connecting the Trailer's and tractor's hydraulic systems, observe the required cleanness of the connectors. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 31: Electrical System (Signalling And Warning)

    A diagram of the electric system and the arrangement of the Trailer’s lights are shown in Figures 11 and 12. CAUTION! If the Trailer is operated during a storm, there is a risk of a lightning stroke. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 32 11 - bulb of the registration plate lamp, 12 - bulb of the STOP lamp, 13 - bulb of the rear position lamp, 14 - bulb of the left direction indicator lamp, 15 - bulb of the right direction indicator lamp INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 33: Support Foot

    3.3.5 Support foot The T703A Trailer is equipped with a mechanically controlled support foot. Its job is to support the Trailer’s drawbar when it is not coupled with the tractor. The foot is installed in the yoke of the drawbar beams.
  • Page 34: Brake System

    3.3.6 Brake system The T703A Trailer is equipped with the following braking systems: • A service brake - pneumatically controlled, double-line or single-line acting on the wheels of the axle, engaged from the driver's seat, by pressing the tractor’s brake pedal, or hydraulically controlled;...
  • Page 35: Pneumatic And Hydraulic Systems

    When connecting the hydraulic hoses to the tractor, make sure that the tractor's and Trailer's hydraulic systems are not under pressure. If necessary, reduce the residual pressure of the system. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 36: Information On Use

    4.1.1 Coupling the Trailer with the tractor The T703A Trailer can only be used with fully operational tractors with a minimum power of 35kW, equipped with two external hydraulic system sockets and a hitch (the upper transporting hitch). Before coupling the Trailer, make sure that oil in the tractor's external hydraulic system can be mixed with the hydraulic oil used in the Trailer.
  • Page 37: Start-Up

    The Trailer's body can only be loaded when the Trailer is coupled to a tractor, positioned on horizontal ground, with its drawbar in the straight-ahead position. Preferably use mechanical loading devices like cranes, loaders, conveyors etc. for loading. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 38 1600 – 1800 Wheat 710 – 820 Potatoes 625 – 725 White beet 650 - 700 Legumes 760 – 820 Construction aggregates 1400 – 1850 Lime 900 – 1500 Hard coal 1200 – 1600 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 39: Unloading The Trailer's Body

    To open the top lock of the body sideboard, move the handle upwards and simultaneously press the button located under the handle. Opening the lower locks on any board requires moving the central lever: INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 40: Driving On Public Roads

    During the first few hours of operation of the brakes, the drum shoes accommodate to work with the brake drums. The total braking effect is achieved after the elements reach the friction phase. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 41: The Hydraulic System

    CAUTION! Inspect the hydraulic system on a regular basis, every 6 months. Check the condition of the hydraulic lines. Replace the hydraulic hoses every 5 years, even if undamaged. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Hydraulic Mechanism Tilting The Load-Carrying Body

    Trailer. CAUTION! It is forbidden to remove or disconnect the cord which limits the tilting of the load-carrying body. It is forbidden for those who are unauthorised to adjust the shut-off valve. CAUTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 43: Elements Requiring Ongoing Adjustments

    5. Elements requiring ongoing adjustments For proper operation, the T703A Trailer requires the following adjustments: • The adjustment of the wheel bearing play; • Tyre maintenance; • Hydraulic system maintenance; • Adjustment of the brake system components. Wheels – bearing play adjustment In the case of a newly purchased Trailer, check the play on the wheel bearings, first after driving approx.
  • Page 44: Wheels - Tyres

    Check tyre pressures. The tyre pressures specified in the pictogram located near the wheels of the Trailer correspond to the maximum load-bearing capacity, when driving at the maximum- permissible speed. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 45: Brakes

    To drain water from the tank, use its pressure in the tank when tilting the drain valve stem to the side; in addition, once a year before the winter period, remove the drain valve and clean off any accumulated dirt. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 46: Adjustment Of The Brake System Components

    (maintaining the right angle between the cord and the lever of the expander roller). CAUTION! Check the braking system on a regular basis, and before starting to drive, in terms of: - its operation, - air-tightness, - play. CAUTION If necessary, adjust or repair. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 47 If friction elements have been replaced, they need to be run in (by driving with frequent braking) and adjusted, in order to achieve the required efficiency of their operation. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 48: Scheduled Inspections

    Periodic maintenance 1. Carry out any repair, maintenance, and cleaning work, as well as eliminate any functional defects, when both the tractor’s drive and engine are switched off. Remove the key from the ignition. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 49: Repair Instructions

    8. The spray-suppression skirts must be cleaned on a regular basis. 9. Use only the spare parts recommended by “METAL-FACH” Sp. z o.o. in Sokółka. 10. The Trailer must be stored in roofed areas (preferably on a level and hard surface) and in such a way as to prevent any injury to people and animals.
  • Page 50: Lubrication

    The bearings of the axle of the brake shoes (if necessary, use a very limited amount of grease); The bolting system on the boards and hinges (regularly). • When carrying out lubrication work, ensure that no excess grease or oil remains on the machine. Remove any excess lubricant. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 51: Metric-Bolt-Tightening Torques

    2.00 1.50 2.50 1.50 2.50 1.50 2.50 2.00 1.50 1090 3.00 1080 1240 2.00 1160 1360 1.50 3.00 1570 1840 2.00 1200 1700 1990 3.50 1500 2130 2500 2.00 1060 1670 2370 2380 INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 52: Defects And Troubleshooting

    Repair damaged frame, or mechanical damage does not fit the spigot of the elements. Fold and secure. to connecting parts. chassis frame. Contact the manufacturer to replace the damaged components. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 53: Authorised Service

    When ordering, please also include the following: name, symbol, serial number, year of manufacture, part name, part number, drawing or standard number in the catalogue, and the number of ordered pieces. Then specify the payment terms. INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 54: Disassembly, Disposal, And Environment Protection

    When disposing of the machine on your own, segregate the parts according to the type of material: rubber elements, ferrous, and non- ferrous metals. Hand over the rubber parts for re-use (re-processing or disposal). INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 55: Residual Risk

    10. Residual risk Residual-risk description Although “METAL-FACH” Sp. z o.o. in Sokółka takes responsibility for the design and structure of the machine, in order to eliminate hazards, some risks are unavoidable when the Trailer is in operation. The residual risk is due to incorrect behaviour of the Trailer's operator, e.g. due to carelessness, ignorance, or improper behaviour.
  • Page 56: Index Of Names And Abbreviations

    V – Volt – a voltage unit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) – the vehicle identification number assigned and placed by the manufacturer; Hitch, lower transporting hitch – hitch components of a farm tractor (see the tractor’s instructions manual). INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 57: Alphabetical Index

    Hydraulic tilting mechanism of the load-carrying body 29, 41, 42 Intended use Load space Loading the Trailer's body Lubrication Machine identification Pictograms 20-25 Pneumatic braking system 35, 45 Principles of operation Rating plate 9-10 Repair INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
  • Page 58 Residual risk Safety Sale Scrapping Servicing Spare parts Start-up Storage Storage Technical data 26-27 Tightening torque values Transporting 12-13 Tyres Uncoupling the Trailer Unloading the Trailer's body INSTRUCTION MANUAL – T703A FARMING TRUCK TRAILER...
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  • Page 64 Metal-Fach Sp. z o.o. is constantly improving its products and adjusting its package to the needs of its customers, so it reserves the right to make changes to its product range without notice. Therefore, before making your purchase decision, please contact an authorised dealer or sales representative of Metal-Fach Sp.

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