Benford 5000 - Section 2

June 2004 9507EM/5
2-3
2 to 9 Tonne Dumper Instruction Manual
Contents
Skip Prop Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 6
Lubrication Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Working on the Hydraulic System............................................................................................................. 7
Battery ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Gel Batteries - 9000 Dumper Only ............................................................................................................ 9
Battery Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 9
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 10
Checking Coolant Level - Perkins Only .................................................................................................. 12
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Draining and Refilling Engine Oil ............................................................................................................ 13
Hydraulics ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Hydraulic System Maintenance - Metal Tanks ........................................................................................ 15
Diesel System Maintenance - Plastic Tanks ............................................................................................ 18
Brakes ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Front and Rear Axles ............................................................................................................................... 23
Wheels and Tyres .................................................................................................................................... 25
Gearbox ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Gearbox and Transfer Box ...................................................................................................................... 28
The Clutch ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Models 2 and 3 Tonne Straight and Swing Skips ...................................................................................31
Chassis..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Centre Pivot ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Overhauling Centre Pivot ........................................................................................................................ 34
Straight Skip Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 36
Preservation and Storage ........................................................................................................................ 38
Finally ....................................................................................................................................................... 38