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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I I n n d d e e x x 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. About the User Manual ..............7 1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User Manual......7 1.3. Personal Protective Equipments..........8 1.4. Terms of Use and Safety Information ........9 1.5.
  • Page 3 3.7.2. Axle Lifting...............34 3.7.3. Hubodometer..............34 3.8. Tires..................35 3.9. Spare Wheel Holder ..............36 3.9.1. Crane Type Spare Wheel Holder........36 3.10. Mudguards................37 3.11. Mudguard with Sheet .............37 3.12. Wheel Chock ................37 3.12.1. Pin Type Wheel Chock Holder ........37 3.12.2. Pocket Type Wheel Chock Holder ........38 3.13.
  • Page 4 5.1. Pre-Driving Checks ..............64 5.2. Semi-Trailer and Tractor Coupling ..........64 5.3. Cautions During the Parking and Stopping......65 5.4. Important Technical Considerations ........65 5.4.1. Fire Extinguisher...............65 5.4.2. Wheel Chocks ..............66 5.4.3. Modifications on the Trailer..........66 5.4.4. Air Leakage...............66 5.4.5. Welding ................66 5.4.6.
  • Page 5 8.4. Manhole Covers ...............87 8.5. Discharge Cone ................88 8.6. Periodic Maintenance and Controls .........88 8.7. Important Warning! ..............89 8.8. Trouble Shooting..............89 8.8.1. Safety Instructions.............89 8.8.2. Spare Tire Replacement ............90...
  • Page 6 FOREWORD First of all, thank you for choosing us for your new vehicle investment. Your vehicle is manufactured with the latest production technologies to the highest quality standards and equipped with the best safety and efficiency features. You can find detailed information about the accessories, equipment and hardware that might be in your vehicle in this manual.

  • Page 7: General Information And Safety Instructions

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND • Exceeding of the maximum vehicle SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS speed 1.1. About the User Manual • Exceeding the permissible length, width and height The usage and operation information given in this manual is prepared to make • Unapproved parts like tires, acces- sure the vehicle is used in compliance sories, spare parts and etc.

  • Page 8: Personal Protective Equipments

    The information specified by It is obligatory to use approp- this warning symbol is very riate personal protective important for health and hu- equipment during man safety. When the given in- operations. formation is ignored, serious damage, injuries and even Long hair is particularly dan- death may occur.

  • Page 9: Terms Of Use And Safety Information

    To prevent possible accidents and envi- When working around the ve- ron-mental pollution, follow the operating hicle, a lightweight helmet instructions and binding regulations. approved by an accredited institution should be worn. • Pay attention to the safety and warning signs placed on your Protective Ear Plugs vehicle.
  • Page 10 Loose hoses when compressed Danger of injury! air is being released Loose hose ends can cause physical injury • Only apply pressure to the system when the hoses are connected at both ends tightly. • • Only allow compressed air to escape when no hoses are connected.
  • Page 11 Contact with the load when un- loading, loading or cleaning Health risk! Under certain conditions, the load can be danger- ous to health if inhaled or it comes into contact with the skin or eyes. Avoid physical contact with the load. Avoid in- haling any dust that may escape.
  • Page 12 Raising the silo vehicle Danger of fatal injury ! The silo vehicle can roll over if it is not standing firmly. • Make sure that the ground surface is even. • Always deploy the rear landing gears (if equipped). • Lower the silo vehicle’s air suspension completely.

  • Page 13: Danger Areas

    Entering the silo vehicle Danger of fatal injury! Entering the interior of the silo tank to inspect, maintain, clean or for other purposes can be a seri- ously dangerous to health. (This is a situation that changes according to the material.) •...

  • Page 14: Weather Conditions

    Around the silo vehicle The presence of unauthorized persons around the vehicle during loading and unloading operations constitutes an unnecessary risk for the safety of yourself and others. • Instruct unauthorized persons to leave the silo vehicle’s danger area. Beneath a separated silo tank In certain circumstances, separated silo tank can suddenly drop, thereby injuring persons.

  • Page 15: Main Informations

    2. MAIN INFORMATIONS There are vehicle identification stickers on the vehicle. Vehicle Identification Plate 2.2. Brake Data Plate 2.1. Vehicle Identification Plate There is a brake data plate (2) on the ve- Vehicle identification plate is located on hicle which is equipped with an EBS the right side of the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Vin (Chassis) Numbers

    2.3. VIN (Chassis) Numbers the date that the vehicle is delivered to the customer. The VIN (chassis) number is located on the right side of the vehicle and marked The performance of maintenance and re- with a different color than the chassis pair/servicing of the vehicle with the use color.

  • Page 17: Trailer Running Gear And Usage Instructions

    3. TRAILER RUNNING GEAR AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1-2 Brake/Electric Connections According to the type of vehicle, your ve- hicle can be equipped with one or two 3 King Pin different types of air couplings. 4 Landing Legs • Standard Couplings (Palm) 5 Toolbox •...
  • Page 18 • The coupling which comes from the truck should be pushed slightly from the upper side to the lower side and connect the coupling. Be sure that couplings are matched correctly. • First mount service line yellow (1). • Mount supply line red (2). 3.1.1.2.

  • Page 19: Compressed Air Tanks

    Driving with a non-suitable air The coupling filters have to be connection is dangerous and clean regularly. forbidden. Using damaged air supply 3.1.1.5. Mounting of Duomatic parts can cause serious ha- Coupling zards. Torn or damaged comp- ressed air connectors reduce vehicle's braking performance.

  • Page 20: Ebs Socket

    fitted with air driers to prevent condensa- The water in the compressed tion in compressed air. Even if the air air tank can cause corrosion driers system, the humidity in the air can problems and affect the func- be condensed. The condensed water tionality of the brake system.

  • Page 21: Roll Stability Support (Rss)

    • If you drive without EBS con- Driving with a non-connected EBS nectors or if there is a prob- connection is illegal. lem on the EBS system, the • Drive only with an approved and brake system will not be wor- well-operating EBS plug connection ked properly.
  • Page 22 Service Brake PREV Buttons The service brake is not sui- Black button (1): Service brake button. table for brak-ing of the semi- Red button (2): Park brake button trailer permanently. During longer waiting periods, the se- When you are driving the trai- mi-trailer must be secured lers, the red button must be with a spring-loaded park bra-...

  • Page 23: Brake Chambers

    button, spring loaded park brake is The brake chambers will be deactivated deactivated. after this operation. In this case, the brake chamber only works on the service This brake will not be deacti- brakes. Even if the trailer air tube pres- vated automatically.

  • Page 24: Suspension System

    Driving position of lever You may turn the lever according to anti- • Remove the nut (1) from release rod clockwise and raise the trailer. (2) with a spanner. • Remove the release rod (2). • Screw the release rod into its place on the brake chambers (3) •...

  • Page 25: Auto Reset

    You may push the lower or raise button and set the vehicle height. Fixing of suspension height If the trailer will be driven at a non-driving height, the vehicle may be damaged, or a height problem may occur. 3.2.2. Auto Reset ECAS control panel The auto reset lever can be controlled by the same method as 3.2.1.

  • Page 26: 2X7 Pin Socket

    connections are made according to ISO 12098. Supply line Open the protection cover and mount the sockets regularly. Empty You may find extra information about the pins function in below. Axle lifting Ground Empty Empty 3.3.2. 2x7 Pin Socket This system provides electricity for the electrical system on the vehicle like stop lamps, signal lamps etc.

  • Page 27: Light System

    Left indicator Empty Brake light Reversing lamp Right indicator Supply line Right taillight Empty Axle lifting Fog lamps Please be careful with the co- lor of the sockets. The black socket is suitable for ISO 1185 and the white socket is suitab- le for ISO 3731.
  • Page 28 Electrical Sockets Stop Lamps End Outline Markers License Plate Lamps Side Position Lamp Modulator The lamps must be checked regularly. If there is any problem with the electrical system, it must be repaired immediately. In a repair operations, only original and approved sockets or parts must be used.

  • Page 29: King Pin

    If you add or remove any lamps on the vehicle, your ve- hicle may be non-suitable for regulations. Vehicles with LED electrical systems consume very low energy. For this reason, alt- hough there is no problem in the system, it may cause the failure lamp to come on in old tractors.
  • Page 30 In all conditions, secure the semi-trailer against tipping with correctly positioned wheel wedges. If the vehicle is not properly secured, the lan- ding gear or the vehicle may be damaged. If the loading / unloading ope- ration is performed while se- mi-trailer is not paired with the tractor, the front or rear of the vehicle may raise.

  • Page 31: Rear Landing Gear Working Principle

    Landing gear view Optionally, an aluminum landing gear can be supplied. Before you start to drive ope- Rear landing gear rations, make sure that the Low Speed (A): When the lever (1) is landing gear is turned off (hig- turned in the fully pressed position, it hest position).

  • Page 32: Semi-Trailer Axle System

    operations such as accessing the spare 3.7. Semi-Trailer Axle System tire. Axle with disc or drum type brake mech- anism are used in your vehicles. Semi-trailer axles may only be loaded with the maximum legally permissible axle load indicated on the vehicle identi- fication plate.
  • Page 33 positioned at the rear axle of the vehicle Reversing with unlocked stee- and has a locking mechanism. ring axles is dangerous. The semi-trailer can be separated The turning radius of the ve- from the tractor. Before going hicle which is equipped with a backwards be sure that self- self-steering axle is different steering axle is locked.

  • Page 34: Axle Lifting

    3.7.2. Axle Lifting As a result of intervention in the axle lift parameters, your Axle lifting feature is optionally available vehicle may be out of regula- in different quantities and location in your tion. For this reason, the EBS vehicle. Thanks to this feature tire wear modulator should not be inter- is minimized and a more balanced load fered with except authorized...

  • Page 35: Tires

    The unit of the hubodometer is written on You can see the EU tire labels the hubodometer. It is adjusted accord- of the tires which were used in ing to the tire diameter. your vehicle on our website. In dual/twin line wheeled vehicles, the tires must be matched properly accord- ing to their diameters.

  • Page 36: Spare Wheel Holder

    In some countries, seasonal Make sure that you put the ne- use of M+S (Mud and Snow) or cessary warning signs and ta- 3PMSF (3 Peak Snowflake) safety precautions may be mandatory. In the during the tire change. country of driving, this etc. Ti- regulations must Driving with insufficiently se-...

  • Page 37: Mudguards

    • The vehicle must be secured Lift the tire upwards by turning the with wheel chocks when par- handwheel (3) clockwise. ked on a slope area, during • Turn the lever (3) clockwise and the the loading and unloading tire will be lifted. operations or when parked without a tractor.

  • Page 38: Pocket Type Wheel Chock Holder

    3.12.2. Pocket Type Wheel Chock Holder Pocket type wheel chock holder Toolbox Removing the wheel chock from hold- ers:Remove the wheel chocks by push- ing the handle (1) which is located at the end of the chock's holder from the wheel chock to the other side.

  • Page 39: Aluminium Toolbox

    Toolbox Plastic toolbox Unlocking The Toolbox: • Remove the lock cover. • Unlock by turning the key. • Pull the lever towards you. • Turn the lever and open the cabinet door. 3.13.3. Aluminium Toolbox Opening the lock It is a painted aluminum toolbox. It is Opening the lock: used to store tools.

  • Page 40: Water Tank

    3.13.5. Water Tank Fire extinguishers should be maintained regularly, and their The vehicle may have a water tank for expiration dates should be general cleaning purposes. You can turn observed. the tap and open the water. You can fill the water tank with the help of the filling neck which is located at the top of the tank.

  • Page 41: Hose Carriers

    3.13.6. Hose Carriers For the purpose of carrying the drain ho- ses, they are (1) mounted at both side of the vehicle, on upper part of the chassis. They can be present at various length and diameters. The hose carrier with back lid is shown in the picture, optional- ly the lid can be installed in front or at both sides.

  • Page 42: Ladder And Walkway

    • Before releasing the lamp, do Fixed Front Ladder not forget to fold the night 3.15.1. Foldable Ladder parking plate (if equipped) up- ward (close). The lower part of the ladder (1) which is used for climbing on the tank is manufac- Do not drive the vehicle un- tured to be folded for easiness and less you correctly secure the...

  • Page 43: Fixed Front Ladder

    of the silo vehicle. Use this walkway when you climb on the vehicle to access manhole cover, filling neck and top air coupling or to perform maintenance and cleaning operations. Foldable ladder Closing the foldable ladder: Walkway By holding at the lower part of the ladder, The walkway has been manufactured as lift it upward slowly to prevent the hand- rough to prevent slipping.

  • Page 44: Rear Bumper (Rear Protection Equipment)

    3.16. Rear Bumper (Rear Protection Equipment) Your vehicle has a rear bumper (rear protection equipment) in accordance with legal regulations. If you drive with a damaged bumper, traffic safety is to be compromised. And if anyone hits your vehicle from the rear side, the size of the accident will be bigger.

  • Page 45: Upperstructure Components And Use

    4. UPPERSTRUCTURE The silobas vehicle is completely made COMPONENTS AND USE of aluminum. In this section, we will talk about the The chapter will begin with an overview components on the silo vehicle and their of the equipment on tipping silo vehicle uses and purposes.

  • Page 46: Overview To The Superstructure Components On Tipping Silo

    4.1.1. Overview to the Superstructure Components on Tipping Silo Superstructure components Superstructure components Component Function Side air line It directs the air supply from the compres- sor to the air battery, then to the system. Air mixture battery It is used to control the air flow while the si- lo vehicle is unloading.

  • Page 47: Loading / Discharging System

    Walkway It is used to walk on the silo tank comfortably Filling neck It is used to load the silo tank with closed circuit or clean the silo tank Manhole It is used to load or clean the silo tank Top air line It directs the air to the top of the silo tank 4.1.2.
  • Page 48 Connect the compressed air to the air line only if you are going to use (2). Close the connection with the cap (7) when you do not use. Components transferring compressed air can reach high temperatures when in operation and can caouse burns if touched.
  • Page 49 4.1.2.6.1. Top Air Line Valve Top air line stop valve controls the air which enters into the silo tank. If it is turned off no air could enter into the silo tank from the top. The position of the lev- er which is seen in the picture is the open position.
  • Page 50 the silo tank (operating pressure) to max The number and location of 2 bar, thus preventing the tank being ex- the manometer could change posed to excessive pressure. The safety according to the vehicle type. valve is mounted on the air battery placed at the rear side of the vehicle.
  • Page 51 In normal status the ventila- tion valve must be “open”, while pressurized discharging is performed the ventilation valve should be “closed”. If the material is inhaled or co- mes into contact with skin or eyes during venting, it can cause injuries such as chemi- cal irritation, burns and poiso- ning.
  • Page 52 4.1.2.13. Discharge Cone When loosening or tightening the clamps of a manlid that is The discharge cone is located at the rear under pressure, the manlid of the silo tank. The discharge cone can can tear away explosively be used for: from the silo tank and injure you or other people.
  • Page 53 The discharge cone is kept closed using The discharge cone can vary cone fasteners (nuts). The discharge according to the vehicle type. cone’s lid bears up against a test pres- sure of 3 bar and it is fully sealed. The material coupling is used to empty the silo tank.
  • Page 54 Butterfly valve To move the valve with the arm of the butterfly valve, firstly the lock arm should Material discharging reduction connection be released. After the valve is adjusted and the arm of the butterfly valve is re- Opening or loosening a hose leased, the lock arm is relocked.
  • Page 55 Butterfly valve 3- Locking arm Hydraulic cylinder 4- Butterfly valve arm Raising the piston: Raise the arm (5) on the control panel. Roll over shaft Control panel Greaser label 55 / 92...
  • Page 56 The location and type of the If the handrail is not raised, hydraulic control panel chan- you can fall from the silo tank ges according to the vehicle and be seriously injured. Al- type. ways raise the handrail before you get onto the silo tank. The loaded silo tank should not be raised while it is sepa- rated from its tractor.
  • Page 57 You can make filling or cleaning by fas- If the vibrator is used for too tening the hose onto the filling neck that long, it can damage the wel- is opened. ded seams of the silo tank. Only use the vibrator for short Closing the filling neck connection: periods of time.

  • Page 58: Non-Tipping Silo (Ssl)

    4.2. Non-Tipping Silo (SSL) Non-Tipping Silo (SSL) 4.2.1. Overview to the Superstructure Components on Non-Tipping Silo 1. Side air line 2. Manometer 3. Top air line valve 4. Manometer 5. Ventilation valve (Air discharge valve) 6. Pressure relief valve Side air line 7.

  • Page 59: Loading / Discharging System

    4.2.2. Loading / Discharging System 4.2.2.4. Fluidiser Air Line Valve The fluidiser air line stop valve is located 4.2.2.1. Side Air Line on the air battery and it controls the air It is the air line that supplies air for the which passes into the fluidiser air line.
  • Page 60 4.2.2.7. Pressure Relief Valve In normal status the ventila- tion valve must be “open”, The safety valve is an important protec- while pressurized unloading tive device. It limits the pressure in the si- is performed the ventilation lo tank (operating pressure) to max 2 valve is “closed”.
  • Page 61 • After closing the manlid, tighten the clamps crosswise evenly and tight- en with hand only. • Do not tighten the hatch clamps with your foot, with a pipe, a hammer or any other tool. • Never re-tighten or loosen the clamps of a manlid when the silo tank is under pressure.
  • Page 62 When gravity discharge is ma- de (with gravity, without gi- ving air into the tank), one of the manhole cover must be opened before starting the discharge.Check whether the- re is pressure inside the tank. Location of buttons 4.2.2.13. Discharge Types on SSL Vehicles On SSL Vehicles discharging cones can be offered to the customers in 3 different...
  • Page 63 On SSL horizontal silo vehic- les there can be three comp- ressor couplings at the front, side and rear to enable easier operation. Filling neck 4.2.2.15. Closing the Filling Neck Connection Follow the above procedures in reverse order to close the filling neck. 4.2.2.16.

  • Page 64: Transportation Process

    5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS • Check that kingpin and its couplings are normal. Make sure that there is 5.1. Pre-Driving Checks an adequate amount of grease oil on the fifth wheel, top-connection • Make sure that all necessary docu- plate and kingpin that will ensure mentation is available at the vehicle, undamaged coupling and not con- tain any dust and contaminant.

  • Page 65: Cautions During The Parking And Stopping

    If your vehicle is driven at the To ensure that that the king wrong 5th wheel height, mal- pin is locked properly, engage functions may occur in the ve- the first gear of the tractor, hicle. You may have height and press the gas pedal, when problems.

  • Page 66: Wheel Chocks

    necessary. In case of any usage of the 5.4.3. Modifications on the Trailer fire extinguishers, fill it up immediately. Repairing and modification operations must be made by only authorized serv- Precautions to be taken in case of ices. Otherwise, your vehicle may be out fire.

  • Page 67: Cleaning Of The Vehicle

    local regulations. If you do not know how When disposing of products/wastes such to dispose of it, take it to the most appro- as used oil, hydraulic oil, do not dis- priate service point. The symbol on the charge into channels, sewers, landfills, battery indicates that this product should or soil.
  • Page 68 product residues should be cleaned When a silo tank that has been immediately. hot-cleaned cools down, va- cuum damage can occur if the Driver's cab should be kept clean and in silo tank is insufficiently ven- order. ted. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation via the Warning signs, reminders and sticky la- manholes and valves.
  • Page 69 cleaning with high • Do not direct water on electrical pressure: components, receptacle connec- tions, seal rings or hoses. • Maintain minimum distance of 70 cm between the circular nozzle and Do not use the inflammable li- the surface being cleaned. quid or toxic substance for cleaning works.

  • Page 70: Transportation Solutions

    6. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS tank rear right lower customs clear- ance box, clearence is made. 6.1. Customs Legislation 6.2. Dangerous Goods Transportation The vehicle must be manufactured in (ADR) such a way that no material can be re- moved from the sealed part or placed in- Vehicles carrying dangerous...

  • Page 71: Loading And Load Security

    7. LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY 7.1. Loading and Discharging Tipping Silo Vehicle Tipping Silo 7.1.1. Safety Precautions 7.1.2. Load Distribution and Load Limits of Tractor – Semi Trailer Be sure of even load distribution, assur- Combination ing that all laws, rules and regulations are complied with.

  • Page 72: Considerations During Loading - Unloading

    7.1.3. Considerations During Loading 7.1.4. Loading Preparation – Unloading Keep available and wear the appropriate protective equipment, depending on the There is a risk of injury from material to be loaded. Follow ADR regu- unprofessional loading and lations and material safety instructions. unloading operations.

  • Page 73: Loading

    hoses before the system is • Check that all the shut-off devices pressurized. such as discharge cone, material emptying couplings gate valves, • Boşaltma konisinin kilitlerini asla sis- blind covers, ball valves are closed. tem basınç altındayken açmaya • çalışmayın Depending on the loading met-hod, open one of the manhole cover or 7.1.5.

  • Page 74: Discharging

    • • Close all the valves in the air lines Product type and characteristics and material hoses and fit the blind • On-site conditions covers. • • Climate characteristics Disconnect the potential conductor. Preparing to discharge • Retract the folding handrail. •...
  • Page 75 Top air line Components on discharge cone • After the pressure reaches 2 bar, • Connect the material hose to the depending on the load, flui-dize with discharge cone by means of dis- the required pressure via the stop charge elbow (5). valve and adjust it accordingly dur- ing emptying.
  • Page 76 material flow. Depending on the type of Wear goggles when releasing load, you may have to adjust the air sup- the remaining pressure. ply from the air battery accordingly. Do not raise the fully loaded • Wear goggles when releasing the silo tank completely.
  • Page 77 When the internal pressure of the tank reaches 2 bar (it reaches this value in 1.5-2 minutes with the appropriate com- pressor), open the connection of the jet air line, open the discharge valve and start the discharge of the material. First, open the fluidization valve in the collec- tor a quarter, in order to prevent the flow of material from accumu-lating in the dis-...
  • Page 78 Before start discharging, ve- hicles with mechanical hydraulic landing leg at the rear should be lowered to the ground and the vehicle should be leveled. Hydraulic control panel Landing leg Hydraulic pump For using instructions and warranty terms of the hydrau- lic pump, see the manufactu- rer’s user’s manual.
  • Page 79 Hydraulic cylinder movement is provided battery located at the rear of the vehicle by using the hydraulic oil and oil pump with a coupling. on the tractor. (There is no hydraulic oil and oil tank where the oil is stored as standard on the trailer.) Cylinder connection hoses on the trailer must be connected to the hydraulic...
  • Page 80 Before start discharging, ve- hicles with mechanical hydraulic landing leg at the rear should be lowered to the ground and the vehicle should be leveled. Air battery When the internal pressure of the tank reaches 2 bar (it reaches this value in 1.5-2 minutes with the appropriate com- pressor), open the connection of the jet air line, open the discharge valve and...

  • Page 81: Loading And Discharging Tipping Silo Vehicle

    • When the tank is full, the tank Pay attention to the permitted silo must be raised as attached to vehicle and axle loads. the tractor. The tank can only • be raised on mechanical feet Pay attention to the minimum and maximum filling levels.

  • Page 82: Loading Preparation

    Before loading, make sure of the • Ensure that you made a proper load following: distribution in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations. • Check the shipper’s safety • precautions, The suspension of the vehicle may be raised during the loading/ un- •...
  • Page 83 Ventilating valve Filling manhole and filling neck Depending on the product, observe the • specified filling levels. Authorize the loading personnel to begin the loading procedure. Preparing to fill • Load the silo tank evenly via the Connect the potential conductor (if manholes or loading coupling.

  • Page 84: Discharging

    • On-site conditions • Climate characteristics 7.2.6.1. Discharge With Compressor The required air when the silo tank is un- loaded can be supplied externally, but al- supplied from compressor which is generally mounted in front of the vehicle according to the customer's demand.
  • Page 85 Wear goggles when releasing the remaining pressure • Wear goggles when releasing the remaining pressure • While the silo tank is empty, leave the ventilation valve open in order to avoid vacuum damage. • The unloading operation may vary depending on the material to be unloaded and the station.

  • Page 86: Ferry Rings

    When the internal pressure of the tank reaches 2 bar (it reaches this value in 1.5-2 minutes with the appropriate com- pressor), open the connection of the jet air line, open the discharge valve and start the discharge of the material. First, open the fluidization valve in the collec- tor a quarter, in order to prevent the flow of material from accumulating in the dis-...

  • Page 87: Inspection And Maintenance

    8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE • To prevent permanent damage to the semi-trailer, 8.1. Safety Instructions • To ensure that the semi-trailer main- There is a risk of accident that tains its value, may arise in terms of a vehicle that is not built or built insuffi- •...

  • Page 88: Discharge Cone

    • Always only hand tighten the hatch clamp crosswise. • Replace damaged threads immediately. Leak tightness Small amounts of hissing air emerging while loading and unloading do not usu- ally constitute a problem. However, none of the load should come out with the air. Seals The seals can only be checked when the silo vehicle is depressurized.

  • Page 89: Important Warning

    adjustment of the semi-trailer is not For the validity of the warranty made or cannot be made, the mal- period, the first maintenance functions and damages that may oc- and annual periodic mainte- cur in the brake system or the nance must be done at autho- tractor and the semi-trailer are out- rized services.

  • Page 90: Spare Tire Replacement

    In cold weather, ice may form Take the damaged wheel off on the floor. Care should be the axle, grab the wheel only taken while walking. by the right and left cheeks, never remove it by holding the top or bottom. For the repair process of the malfunctioning product, fol- low the instructions given by...
  • Page 91 Follow all maintenance ins- tructions, including those of the manufacturer of the vehic- le parts, and always keep the- instructions your vehicle. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for wear and defects caused by excessive force, or for malfunctions cau- sed by unauthorized modifica- tions.

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