GEA EL48 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Personnel Qualification and Safety for Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Safety instructions for troubleshooting

2018-9015-001

09-2016

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8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Special personnel qualification required for troubleshooting

Troubleshooting must be performed by trained personnel in accordance with

the safety instructions.

Read the section Safety - Personnel qualifications.

8.2 Safety instructions for troubleshooting

Read the section Safety.

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Table of Contents2
Preface5
About the Instructions5
Manufacturer's Address6
Customer Service6
Declaration of Conformity7
GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle - General Equipment Warranty8
Specific Limited Warranty Applicable to Liquid Manure Spreaders (All Models)11
Safety13
Owner's Obligation of Care13
Explanation of the Safety Symbols14
Basic Safety Instructions15
Personnel Qualifications16
Protective Devices17
Description (Overview)18
Product Applications18
Functional Description18
Modifications to the Product18
Technical Data19
Geometric Data (SAE & Imperial)19
Geometric Data (Metric)23
Tire Specifications27
Tractor Specifications30
Performance Data31
Hydraulic Hose Specifications32
Bolt Torque Chart33
Lubricant Specifications33
Handling and Assembly34
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Handling34
Safety Instructions for Handling and Assembly34
Packing Material Disposal35
Handling the Product36
Axle Assembly38
Hydraulic Braking System Assembly45
Air Braking System Assembly (Optional)47
Wheel Assembly51
Hydraulic Suspension Adjustment51
Anti-Siphon Assembly52
Top Fill Indicator Assembly52
Powerhitch Assembly (Optional)54
Self-Loading Assembly (Optional)55
Fenders Assembly (Optional)58
Mudguards Assembly (Optional)59
Nursing Kit Assembly (Optional)61
Ladder Assembly (Optional)62
Hydraulic Door on Fill Opening Assembly (Optional)62
Hopper Assembly (Optional)63
Rear Lights Assembly (Optional)63
Spreading Nozzles Assembly (Optional)64
Tool Bar Assembly (Optional)68
Initial Commissioning79
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Initial Commissioning79
Safety Instructions for Initial Commissioning79
Power Steering80
Initial Commissioning Checklist81
Checks after Initial Commissioning83
Handing over to the Customer83
Operating84
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Operation84
Safety Instructions for Operation84
Checks before Operation84
Connecting the Spreader85
Testing Safety Components93
Moving the Spreader94
Loading the Spreader96
Spreading97
Operating Spreader Options102
Disconnecting108
Troubleshooting111
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Troubleshooting111
Safety Instructions for Troubleshooting111
Troubleshooting Possible Faults112
Maintenance117
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Maintenance Work117
Safety Instructions for Maintenance117
Schedule Maintenance Responsibilities118
Visual Inspection119
Lubricate Hitch and Power Steering119
Lubricate the Equipment121
Check Oil Level of Bearing Housing (if Applicable)121
Fill the Grease Chamber of the Bearing Housing (if Applicable)121
Check Oil Level of Bearing Housing121
Fill the Grease Chamber of the Bearing Housing121
Grease the Steering Knuckles122
Check Oil Level over Primer Pump Piston (if Applicable)122
Check Oil Level over Primer Pump Piston122
Check Hydraulic Suspension123
Check Bottom Translucent Hose of Suspension Cylinders123
Torque Wheel Nuts124
Purge Air Tank (Only with Air Brake Option)124
Purge Air Tank124
Check Parallel Bars Springs Adjustment125
Adjust Fingers of the Power Steering Mechanism125
Grease Wheel Hub Bearings126
Grease Wheel Hub Bearings X Trained126
Torque Bolts127
Change the Oil of Bearing Housing (if Applicable)127
Lubricate the Tool Bar (Option)127
Change the Oil of Bearing Housing127
Open Drains128
Open Cleaning Openings129
Grease Slack Adjuster (Only with Air Brake Option)129
Grease Slack Adjuster129
Clean the Product130
Change Hydraulic Brake Parts131
Calibrate the Hydraulic Braking System133
Change Air Brake Parts135
Calibrate the Air Braking System138
Adjust Hydraulic Suspension140
Calibrate the Primer Pump Reversing Valve143
Adjust Power Steering145
Shear Bolts Replacement Kit149
Decommissioning150
Special Personnel Qualification Required for Decommissioning150
Safety Instructions for Decommissioning150
Temporary Decommissioning151
Final Decommissioning/Disposal152
Appendix153
Label Position153
Pneumatic Diagrams156
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-4D Hydraulic Braking System159
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-6D Hydraulic Braking System160
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-8D Hydraulic Braking System161
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-4D Hydraulic Power Steering162
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-6D Hydraulic Power Steering163
Hydraulic Diagram - EL48-8D Hydraulic Power Steering164
Hydraulic Diagram - Self-Loading Option165
Hydraulic Diagram - Solenoid Valves Control Option166
Hydraulic Diagram - Nursing Kit Option167
Hydraulic Diagrams - Flex Drop Hoses or Low Pressure Deflectors168
Hydraulic Diagrams - 22" Concave Disc Incorporators172
Hydraulic Diagrams - 24" Hydraulic Disc Injectors174
Hydraulic Diagram - DMI or Yetter Injectors178
Hydraulic Diagram - 7 DMI Injectors179
Hydraulic Diagram - Bourgeault Disc Injectors180
Hydraulic Diagram - 38 FT Wide Tool Bar with 3 Deflectors181
Electric Diagram182
Consistency Test183
Spreading Rate Calculation184
Flow Rate Adjustment186
Abbreviations190

GEA EL48 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Personnel Qualification and Safety for Troubleshooting

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