June 2004 9507EM/5
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2 to 9 Tonne Dumper Instruction Manual
Maintenance
Removing Skip
Chock the Rear Wheels to Prevent Dumper Rolling
z Use dumper hydraulics to lift skip to its full dump position.
Stop engine.
z Using suitable lifting gear, support weight of the skip - a
lifting hole is provided at the back of the skip for this purpose.
z Drain hydraulic tank into a suitable container. Refit drain
plug after draining.
z Remove the skip pivot pins and ram pivot pin on skip.
Support skip ram and knock out its pivot pin.
Remove remaining two skip pivot pins. Lift skip away.
DANGER - The Skip May Swing on the
Lifting Gear as the Last Pin is Removed
z Disconnect battery earth lead.
z Disconnect front drive shaft from drop box flange. Let drive
shaft rest on the ground.
z Disconnect steering ram at the front chassis by removing the
36mm A/F hexagon head pin and 30mm A/F self locking nut.
z Clamp the flexible brake hose to prevent loss of oil.
Disconnect front metal brake pipe - see diagram.
z Disconnect handbrake cable from front axle and pull cable
clear of the front chassis.
Supporting Rear and Front Chassis
z Fit supports to each corner of rear chassis to prevent chassis
tipping when the front chassis is removed.
z Attach suitable lifting gear to front chassis as shown, use
centre pivot tube for rear attachment point.
If the Front Axle is Left Attached to the Chassis
Extreme Care Must be Taken to Prevent the Rear
of the Front Chassis Turning About the Axle
Overhauling Centre Pivot
Before commencing work it is advisable to clean / wash
down the dumper especially where parts are to be
removed and reused.
Only Work with the Dumper on Solid, Level Ground
Pay particular attention to the hydraulic and brake
line connections which should be thoroughly cleaned
to stop dirt from entering the systems. Any open
hydraulic / brake connections on the machine should
be plugged / capped when the disconnection is made.
3 - Remove Skip Pivot Pins
1 - Support Skip with Suitable Lifting
Gear Using Lifting Eye in Skip
2 - Remove
Ram Pivot Pin
Straight
Skip
Shown
Front Chassis
Rear Chassis
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