Etnyre M-752-02R1, Manual

Page 1: ...rting with Serial Number V1001 Updated May 24 2016 R Falcon Series Live Bottom Trailer E D ETNYRE CO 1333 S Daysville Road Oregon Illinois 61061 9778 Phone 815 732 2116 or 800 995 2116 Fax 800 521 1107 www etnyre com ...

Page 2: ...irs or alterations have been made or for components not manufac tured by the Company except to the extent of the warranty given by the original Manufacturer This warranty does not apply to 1 Normal start up services normal maintenance services or adjustments usually performed by the selling dealer factory service representative or customer personnel 2 Any product manufactured by E D Etnyre Co purc...

Page 3: ...ting Tire and Rim Assemblies 22 Mounting Tire and Hub Piloted Type Disc Wheels 22 Mounting Tire and Ball Seat Type Disc Wheel Assemblies 22 Checking Tightness on Mounted Disc Wheels 23 Wheels and Hubs 23 General 23 Cast Wheel or Hub Removal 23 Inspection and Cleaning 23 Cast Wheel or Hub Installation 23 Rim Mounting Instructions 23 Careless Mounting is the Major Cause of Tire and Rim Problems 23 M...

Page 4: ...e 19 ABS Electrical Connections 28 Figure 20 ABS Brake Air Supply System 28 Figure 21 Slack Adjuster Lubrication Points 29 Figure 22 Relay Emergency Valve 30 Figure 23 Brake Chamber 30 Figure 24 Measuring Maximum Stroke 31 Figure 25 Gearbox Drain and Check Plugs 37 Figure 26l Left Side Conveyor Take up Bearings 37 Figure 26r Right Side Conveyor Take up Bearings 37 Figure 27l Left Side Conveyor Bea...

Page 5: ...which will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe prac tices which could result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practic es which could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage WARNING Fluoroelastomer Handling Some O rings and seals used in this vehicle are made from fluoroelastomers When used under design conditions flu...

Page 6: ... Phone Area Code 815 732 2116 This manual covers standard features and options If your unit incorporates custom features some of the information contained in this manual may not apply If you have any questions regarding this manual or your unit contact your dealer or the E D Etnyre Service Department at 1 800 995 2116 This manual contains operation maintenance and service instructions for the Etny...

Page 7: ...se undersize rims or tires Do not underinflate or overinflate the tires WARNING The operator must understand the operating instructions completely before operating the unit Personal injury and or damage to the unit may occur if the operating instructions are not followed Warning and caution information is given through out this manual Particular care must be given to warn ing and caution informati...

Page 8: ...0 18 Lg 7 Q479482 1 Decal SERVICE 8 Q479481 1 Decal EMERGENCY 9 Q451435 1 Decal PRESSURE 10 Q451436 1 Decal RETURN 11 5000875 1 Label Cert FMVSS Trailer 12 5000260 1 Decal Warning Do Not Enter 13 6000685 4 Reflector Red 14 6000686 4 Reflector Amber 15 2790529 4 ft Tape Conspicuity 2 In White 16 5000360 2 Decal Danger Rotate Conv Chain 17 3390683 2 Caution Shields In Place 18 5000873 1 Decal Tradem...

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Page 10: ...ty instructions manual before installing or servicing the hub Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death and may result in a compromise of your vehicle s safety through loss or failure of a wheel or compromise the braking system Use a torque wrench to assure proper torque failure to do so will compromise your products service life and safety Under torque and over torque can cause thre...

Page 11: ... Output Flow at 3000 psi 30 gpm 114 lpm General This section contains information required for the operation of Etnyre Live Bottom Trailers WARNING Read these instructions thoroughly and observe them when operating Etnyre trailers Operate by Authorized Trained personnel only The trailer must be maintained in good operating condition Minor damage can quickly result in a major failure if not repaire...

Page 12: ...east two revo lutions of the conveyor to dislodge any excess material left on the belting WARNING Always disengage the PTO drive and shut down the engine before entering the trailer hopper or performing any cleaning or service of any kind The use of fuels or oils on the sidewalls of the trailer hopper when hauling hot mixes should be held to a minimum Normally one coat of fuel or oil once a day is...

Page 13: ...so available with an electric drive Lift Axle Operation If your unit is equipped with an air lift axle it is nec essary to determine the proper air pressure required in the ride spring bags in order to have the axle support its correct share of the load The procedure is described on the Hendrickson decal L402 which is on the inside of the air lift control box door It is also shown here along with ...

Page 14: ...13 OPERATION Hendrickson Air Lift Control Decal L402 ...

Page 15: ...14 OPERATION Hendrickson Air Lift Control Kit AK 163 Schematic ...

Page 16: ...15 OPERATION Hendrickson Air Lift Control Kit AK 163 Schematic ...

Page 17: ... The first column of Maintenance Table 2 should be used to locate the applicable maintenance procedure and illustration Figure 6 shows the maintenance points SCHEDULE ITEM ITEM Day Wk Mo 25 000 50 000 Quantity TYPE or REMARKS NO or 6 mo or 1 year 1 Fifth Wheel Plate L Multipurpose Grease Kingpin X Inspect 2 Frame X Check 3 Undercarriage See Operator s Guide for the undercarriage specific to your v...

Page 18: ... Operation 15 Planetary Gear X 50 Oz Initially Change Oil at Reduction Unit C Gear Oil 50 hrs Thereafter yearly 16 Chain Tension X Check Chain Tension correct chain tension is when slightly lifted off belt as viewed through access door 17 Belt Tension X Check Belt Tension Correct tension is when there is less than 1 8 clearance between washer and sleeve 18 Conveyor Bearings L 2 multipurpose lithiu...

Page 19: ...rs If repairs are needed Do Not oper ate the unit until the repairs are made Structural repairs must be done by persons experienced in this field Weld Repairs Minor repairs to crossmembers floorplates and other parts which are not part of a main structural member may be repaired without special instruction if good welding practices are followed WARNINg Repairs to major structural members must be m...

Page 20: ...hould be leveled by measuring from the frame to the ground at the front and rear hanger 4 Check to make sure that there is no interference between the springs and the hanger brackets 5 Tighten all torque arm bolt nuts and Ubolt nuts to the torque specified above 6 Remove hub caps from all four trailer wheels and install axle extensions on each end of each axle 7 Install a Bazooka type kingpin exte...

Page 21: ...uildup when the tires are warm Excessive buildup of air pressure can be due to load underinflation speed or a combination of the three Tire Underinflation Underinflation causes rapid wear and premature fail ure Underinflation or overloading of the tires on any vehicle driven at sustained speeds will result in weaken ing of the tire cords This can make the tire susceptible to further damage or fail...

Page 22: ...21 MAINTENANCE Figure 13 Removal of Tires and Hub Piloted Wheels Hub Flanged Cap Nut Tubeless Disc Wheel Outboard Mounted Drum Tubeless Disc Wheel ...

Page 23: ... removed inflate the tire to the proper pressure Mounting Tire and Hub Piloted Type Disc Wheels Before mounting the disc wheel clean the mounting face of dirt and excess paint Place the inside tire and disc wheel assembly on the hub Place the outside tire and disc wheel assembly on the hub and start the flange nuts Valve stems for the two wheels should be mounted in different circumferential posit...

Page 24: ...e ring Preparing Bearing for Assembly Coat the bearing cones and cups with oil prior to assembly Cast Wheel or Hub Installation see Figure 16 After the parts have been cleaned inspected and bearings oiled install as follows 1 Assemble the inner cone and seal into the wheel or hub 2 Place the wheel or hub over the spindle being care ful to avoid damage to the spindle seal and brake 3 Put the outer ...

Page 25: ...t deviation occurs and tighten on the opposite side Recheck and correct until deviation is eliminated After running a short distance recheck the stud nuts for tightness Parts will usually seat naturally and torque on nuts will drop Retighten all nuts to specified torque this second tightening will assure a tight properly aligned wheel assembly Check torque on all stud nuts once each week Special N...

Page 26: ...s Contact an authorized representative of the original equipment manufacturer for relay valve servicing Air Brake Chambers The air system tests should disclose any malfunction ing brake chambers Repair or replace faulty units The diaphragm and any worn parts must be replaced When replacing the diaphragm or the spring replace the cor responding parts for the other chamber on the same axle to aid in...

Page 27: ...rect all leaks as indicated 6 With the engine stopped and the pressure at 90 100 PSI 6 2 6 9 Bar make and hold a full service brake application A two minute check must show a pressure drop of no more than 8 PSI 0 55 Bar for the combination vehicle system 7 If Step 6 indicates possible leakage apply soap suds on the relay emergency valve cover and exhaust port Aone inch 25 4 mm bubble in not less t...

Page 28: ...by working the clamp ring over the pressure plate Align all the marks made during disassembly 7 Draw the clamp lugs together Start the clamp bolts and nuts Tighten the nuts to a maximum torque of 130 inch lbs 14 7 Nm CAUTION Overtightening the bolts can cause permanent distortion of the clamp ring Trailer ABS Meritor WABCO ABS is an electronic system that monitors and controls wheel speed during b...

Page 29: ...cautiously Malfunctioning or misaligned brakes can cause the drum to become extremely hot Do not operate the vehicle until the problem causing the overheating is corrected Acool brake drum may indicate an inoperative brake A series of tests are outlined on page 26 Brake Assembly Examine the brake linings visually to locate the lining showing the greatest amount of wear CAUTION Do Not allow the lin...

Page 30: ...4 30 less than 2 Every Six Months or 50 000 Miles The Crewson Brunner automatic slack adjusters are factory lubricated and extensively sealed to protect against dirt water salt and other corrosive elements Nevertheless periodic lubrication is recommended Figure 21 Slack Adjuster Lubrication Points 1 Grease the automatic slack adjuster a The styles of grease plugs or reliefs may vary according to m...

Page 31: ...mber EMERGENCY PISTON RELAY PISTON MOUNTING FLANGE FILTER ASSY CHECK VALVE EXHAUST COVER EXHAUST DIAPHRAGM INLET EXHAUST VALVE EXHAUST PORT RESERVOIR PORT INLET PORT INLET PRESSURE PLATE DIAPHRAGM PUSH ROD ASSY YOKE DRAIN HOLE DRAIN HOLE CLAMP RING NON PRESSURE PLATE ...

Page 32: ... template in the clevis 8 Position the clevis on the pushrod so both pins fit freely in the clevis and the template 9 If the pushrod threads extend through the clevis more than 1 16 remove the clevis and cut the rod to length A minimum of 1 2 thread engagement in the clevis body is required If this is not the case install a new pushrod and cut to length or use an extended length Crewson Brunner cl...

Page 33: ... can be shortened The proper way of checking an auto slack to see if it is working within specifications is to measure the working stroke CAUTION Check the brake adjustment frequently during the first 500 miles after relining Overloading or using only the trailer brakes to stop the complete tractor trailer unit will cause the heat absorption capacity of the brake to be exceeded Hotter brake lining...

Page 34: ...justed or broken External leak at fittings Remove and reseal or replace fittings Defective control valve Repair or replace valve Overload on trailer Do not exceed capacity of trailer Hydraulic oil cold Cycle oil to raise temperature and improve oil flow Excessive hydraulic system noise Air cavitating the system due to a Low oil level Fill system b Suction line leaks air foam Replace defective part...

Page 35: ...r Improper adjustment Adjust slack adjusters Spider bushing or cam bracket Lubricate or replace bushing bushing binding Improper lubrication Lubricate Worn anchor pin bushing Replace bushing Brake drum distortion Repair or replace drum Broken brake chamber spring Replace spring Brake chamber pushrod binding Realign brake chamber bracket or install correct brake chamber Uneven brakes See Single bra...

Page 36: ...nt Adjust brakes Brakes need lubrication Lubricate brakes Lining worn away Reline brakes Defective relay emergency valve Repair or replace valve Brakes overheated Stop and allow to cool Locate the cause of overheating Low air pressure Troubleshoot tractor air system Brakes grabbing Lubricant on brake lining Reline brake Brake components binding Locate cause and repair adjust or replace components ...

Page 37: ... and repair or replace valve system only applied no leakage with normal brake application Excessive water present in Reservoir not drained often enough Drain reservoir daily brake system Excessive oil present in Compressor on towing vehicle Repair compressor brake system passing excessive oil Brake will not apply Flat spot on cam roller or camshaft Replace defective parts ...

Page 38: ...re 25 Gearbox Drain and Check Plugs Remove the left and right side conveyor take up shields to access the conveyor take up bearings Grease every 6 months or 25 000 mi Use No 2 multipurpose lithium base grease 4 places CAUTION Be sure to replace shields before op erating NOTE Add grease until a small amount appears outside of the bearing area Figure 26l Conveyor Take up Shield Figure 26r Conveyor T...

Page 39: ...ide Conveyor Belt Tensioner Figure 28r Right Side Conveyor Belt Tensioner Chain tension is correct when the bottom of the chain side links are slightly lifted off of the belt when viewed through the access door Figure 29 Checking Chain Tension To adjust chain tension loosen the jam nut on the take up bearing adjusting bolt located on each side of the trailer The same process is used to adjust the ...

Page 40: ...tand high heat and oil degradation The belt must be exposed to oily materials in order to protect the Nitrile rubber from cracking If the conveyor belts are carrying non oily materi als a petroleum based oil or even soybean or canola oil should be applied to the top cover This action would help extend the life of the belt but full life will only be realized when conveying oily materials The allowa...

Page 41: ...maged or worn parts Cover Tarp Maintenance 1 Loosen the sheave bolt on the rear idler assembly 1 2 turn 2 Tighten the adjusting nut until a slight tension is obtained on the drive cable IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the cable or damage to the front assembly will occur 3 Tighten the sheave bolt Figure 35 Tarp Cable Adjuster Front Figure 36 Tarp Cable Adjuster Rear ...

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