Safe Maintenance Principles - PRONAR RC3100 Operator's Manual

Section 2

2.4 SAFE MAINTENANCE PRINCIPLES

• During the warranty period, any
repairs may only be made by the
Warranty Service authorised by
the Manufacturer. After the expiry
of the warranty period it is recom-
mended that possible repairs to the
trailer be performed by specialised
workshops.
• In the event of any fault or damage,
do not use the trailer until the fault
has been fixed.
• While performing
work, use proper, close-fitting pro-
tective clothing, gloves, protective
shoes, protective goggles and ap-
propriate tools.
• Any modification to the trailer frees
the trailer Manufacturer from any
responsibility for damage or det-
riment to health which may arise as
a result.
• Regularly check the condition of
nut and bolt connections, in par-
ticular connections
eye with drawbar and wheel nuts.
The control of nut tightening is de-
scribed in section Maintenance.
• Service inspections
carried out
schedule in this Operator's Manual.
2.6 PRONAR RC3100
maintenance
of drawbar
should
according to the
• Before beginning repair work on
hydraulic or pneumatic systems
reduce oil or air pressure completely.
• Servicing and repair work should be
carried out in line with the general
principles of workplace health and
safety. In the event of injury, the
wound must be immediately rinsed
and disinfected. In the event of
more serious injuries, seek a doc-
tor's advice.
• Repair, maintenance and cleaning
work should be carried out with the
tractor engine turned off and the
ignition key removed. Tractor and
trailer must be immobilized with
parking brake and chocks should
be placed under the trailer wheels.
Close the tractor cab and ensure
that unauthorised persons do not
have access to the cab.
• During maintenance or repair work,
the trailer may be unhitched from
tractor, but it must be secured with
chocks and parking brake.
• Should it be necessary to change
individual parts, use only those
be parts indicated by the Manufac-
turer. Non-adherence to these re-
quirements may put the user and
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