Operating Instructions; Parking, Towing And Lifting Instructions; Parking Instructions; Towing Instructions - Atlas Copco XAS 400 JD IT4 HOP Instruction Manual

Operating instructions

PARKING, TOWING AND LIFTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
The operator is expected to apply all
relevant Safety precautions.
Attention
Before putting the compressor in to use,
check the brake system as described in
section Brake shoe adjustment.
After the first 50 miles travel:
Check and retighten the wheel nuts and
towbar bolts to the specified torque. See
section Compressor / engine specifications.
Check the brake adjustment. See section
Brake shoe adjustment.
When towing, lifting or transporting the
compressor in any way, the battery switch
must always be in the "OFF" position!

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Fixed towbar with jockey wheel and brakes
When parking a compressor, secure the jockey wheel (1)
to support the compressor in a level position. Place the
compressor as level as possible; however, it can be
operated temporarily in an out-of-level position not
exceeding 15°. If the compressor is parked on sloping
ground, immobilize the compressor by placing wheel
chocks (available as option) in front of or behind the
wheels.
Rear-end of compressor upwind
Locate the rear-end of the compressor upwind, away from
contaminated wind-streams and walls. Avoid recirculation
of exhaust air from the engine. This can cause overheating
and engine power decrease.
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TOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Before towing the compressor, ensure that
the towing equipment of the vehicle
matches the towing eye or ball connector.
The towbar should be as level as possible
and the compressor and towing eye end in a
level position.
connect breakaway cable (1) to the vehicle.Secure jockey
wheel (2) in the highest possible position. The jockey
wheel is prevented from turning.
Towing position of jockey wheel
Before moving the compressor, switch it off.
Never move the compressor with air hoses
connected to the air outlet valves.