Preliminary Information; Maintenance Of Brakes And Axles - PRONAR T386 Operator's Manual

Pronar T386

5.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

When using the trailer, regular inspections of its technical condition are essential and the
performance of maintenance procedures, which keep the machine in good technical
condition. In connection with this the user of the trailer is obliged to perform all the
maintenance and adjustment procedures defined by the Manufacturer.
Repairs during the warranty period may only be performed by authorised service points.
Detailed procedures and extent of activities which the user may perform by himself are
described in this section. In the event of unauthorised repairs, changes to factory settings
and other actions, which are not regarded as possible for the trailer operator to perform, the
user shall invalidate the warranty.

5.2 MAINTENANCE OF BRAKES AND AXLES

5.2.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Work connected with the repair, change or regeneration of axle and brakes elements should
be entrusted to specialist establishments, having the appropriate technology and
qualifications for this type of work.
The responsibilities of the user:
• initial inspection of axle brakes,
• inspection and adjustment of slackness of axle bearings,
• mounting and dismounting wheel, inspection of wheel tightening,
• checking air pressure, evaluating technical condition of wheels and tyres,
• mechanical brakes adjustment,
• replacing the parking brake cable and tension adjustment.
Procedures connected with:
• changing grease in axle bearings,
• changing bearings, hub seals,
• changing brake linings, repairing brake,
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