Preparations Before First Start-Up - PRONAR T400 Operator's Manual

Pronar T400

4.1 PREPARATIONS BEFORE FIRST START-UP

The manufacturer ensures that the Pronar T400 trailer is fully functional, it has been checked
in accordance with control procedures and approved for use. However, this does not release
the user from the obligation to check the machine after delivery and before first use. The
machine is delivered to the user completely assembled. Before connecting to the tractor, the
machine operator must check the technical condition of the trailer, prepare it for the first start-
up and adjust it as needed. The operator shall:
• get acquainted with the content of this manual and follow its recommendations,
learn the structure and understand the principles of machine operation,
• check the condition of the paint coating,
• inspect individual trailer elements for mechanical damage resulting from, among
others, due to incorrect transport of the machine (dents, punctures, bends or
broken parts),
• check all trailer lubrication points, if necessary, lubricate the machine in
accordance with the recommendations contained in chapter 5,
• check the condition of the road wheel tires and the air pressure in the tires,
• check technical condition of pneumatic lines,
• drain the air tank in the braking system,
• check the tightness of nuts securing road wheels, drawbar, side walls and other
bolted connections,
• check that nobody or anything is in the load box.
• make sure that the coupling, pneumatic and electrical connections on the tractor
comply with the requirements, otherwise do not connect the trailer.
• check the completeness and technical condition of the additional equipment,
If all the above-mentioned activities have been carried out and the technical condition of the
trailer does not raise any objections, connect it to the tractor. Start the tractor, check
individual systems and carry out a test run of the trailer without load. It is recommended for
the visual inspection to be carried out by two persons, one of them should be permanently in
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