Abbey Machinery Slurry Tanker Maintenance, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List Download

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6.0 TANKER CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Daily check all wheel nuts are tight for the first working week and once a week thereafter.

Check that pressure relief valve on front of tank is free and working. also ensure the pressure gauge is fully
functional at all times.

Check that the hydraulic rear gate valve will fully open. If not reduce the pressure on the hydraulic ram return
spring, remove allen screws and pull out gate to clean behind.

Tanks are fitted with two float ball valves for double protection. Reference page 36.

is located on top of tank. This valve closes automatically when tank is full.

valve is located on front of tank to catch any overflow or foam which may get through top valve.

Check to ensure those valves are free.

Check all hoses for cracks and replace if necessary.

Check P.T.O. Guard Shields and replace if necessary. The accompanying shaft instruction and maintenance
manual must be consulted before maintaining or using the shaft.

Regularly check and ensure that the rear spreading valve is opening fully otherwise slurry will enter the upper
valve housing and eventually break the gate valve. This breakage is not covered by warranty.

Ensure Impeller Pump Centivac System is drained in frosty weather (i.e. Raingun).

Maintain the tyre pressures as recommended.

10.

At the end of the working season or period the complete tank should be washed down, this will extend the
working life and will make any damaged or broken parts more obvious.

11.

Caution:

When refitting parts to the tank care must be taken so that they are refitted in the correct manner

and won’t create any risk to the safety of the operator. If there is any confusion when refitting parts contact
your local dealer before completing operation.

12.

Caution:

Special care should be taken to replace damaged hydraulic fittings or hoses.

13.

Caution:

When vacuum pump doesn’t work for a long period we suggest to operate as stated in the Washing

Section 7.2.3.

14.

Caution:

Insufficient lubrication will cause damage to the vacuum, see section 7.1 for the correct lubrication.

Excessive lubrication may affect maximum output.

15.

On some axles it may not be possible to grease the inner bearing without removing the hub. Ensure bearing
hubs are checked and greased regularly. All other grease points on the machine should be checked regularly.

16.

Cleaning stones or dirt out of the tank. Take note of sections 2 & 3 before doing so. The back door or sump of
the well ventilated tank should be removed to clean the tank. Remove as much of the debris / dirt as possible
without entering the tank. If entry is required the necessary precautions should be taken.

17.

Repairs should be carried out by a qualified person.

18.

The tank should not be pressurised or filled when it is to be stored for any period of time.

19.

Check wheel bearings after first 25 loads for play if they require adjustment contact your local dealer.

20.

Procedure for tightening U-Bolts on self-steer tankers.

Clean threads with a wire brush.

Slacken both nuts on the U-bolt approx. 1/2 turn.

Spray the threads with loosening oil.

Tighten each nut, alternating between nuts.

Note:

It is important to slacken each nut before tightening. just attempting to tighten the nut

without doing this will not give the right result.

All U-bolts and undercarriage nuts should be checked after the first 30 loads. Thereafter the above checks
should be carried out at least 3 times per annum.