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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

RIGID TRUCKS - OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WATER TANKERS - DEPRESSOR

MAN TRUCK MOD. TGA

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1. INTERNAL SAFETY PROVISIONS 6

2. ENGINE OIL CAP WINDSCREEN CLEANING FLUID 9

3. ENGINE COOLANT FLUID DEPOSIT 10

4. CLUTCH 11

5. AIR CONDITIONING FILTER 12

6. VEHICLE CHASSIS NO. CENTRALIZED GREASING 13

7. BATTERY HOUSING. DISCONNECTOR 14

8. CONTROL PANEL 15

9. ENGINE BRAKE - SPEED MEMORY 16

10. HORN WINDSCREEN WIPERS INDICATORS LIGHTS 17

11. SPEEDOMETER AIR PRESSURE 18

12. RPM METER FUEL TEMPERATURE 19

13. ONBOARD COMPUTER CHECK-UP INDICATORS 20

14. REAR AXLE BLOCKING 21

15. ACCESS STEPS 23

16. LOADING HOSE 24

17. WATER SPREADER. 26

18. MANUAL VALVE 27

19. BACK HATCH DOOR 28

20. MAN MOUTH 29

21. LOAD ACCUMULATOR 30

22. CONSTANT INTAKE OIL PUMP 31

23. HYDRAULIC OIL DEPOSIT 32

24. CAP AND FILTER OF DEPOSIT 33

25. OIL ACCUMULATOR 34

26. DEPRESSOR'S OIL DEPOSIT 35

27. DEPRESSOR'S OIL LEVEL 36

28. DEPRESSOR'S COOLING CIRCUIT 37

29. HYDRAULIC OIL DISTRIBUTION VALVES 38

30. OIL PUMP COOLANT FLUID 39

32. CHARGE DISCHARGE 40

32. LEVEL VISORS 41

33. CHARGE DISCHARGE SWITCH 42

34. PRESSURE INDICATOR 43

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35. PRIMARY FUEL FILTER 44

36. CHARGE DISCHARGE VALVES 45

37. WASHER 46

38. WASHING WATER PRESSURE GAUGE 47

39. CONTROL AND LUBRICATION OF WASHER 48

40. WASHER'S WATER INLET 49

41. ACTIVATION CONTROL AND WASHER FILTER 50

42. WASHING TIP 51

43. WASHING TIP SPREADERS 52

44. CHARGE HOSE 75 mm 53

45. TANK CRADLES 54

46. GEAR SHIFT LEVER 55

47. PARKING BRAKE 56

48. VEHICLE TOW 57

49. WEDGES SPARE TYRE 58

50. RAMPS 59

51. IRRIGATION 60

NOTES 62

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INTERNAL SAFETY PROVISIONS:

• Remember: use of regulation PPE is mandatory.

• Remember: Talking on the cell phone when operating any

kind of machinery is strictly prohibited.

• Remember the prohibition of having alcoholic drinks or

drugs before or during work.

• Let us remind that internal safety provisions and work

procedures in place are not subject to questioning. All
workers not abiding by them may be subject to reprimand,
penalty or dismissal due to breach of the same.

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INTERNAL SAFETY PROVISIONS:

• Drive carefully and observe signalling and transit rules

within the worksite.

• Driving speed on track, please remember the maximum

speed allowed in the worksite is 40 km/h.

• Keep safety distances set at 50 metres when driving.

• Avoid stopping in machine maneuver areas or near other

machine in operation.

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INTERNAL SAFETY PROVISIONS:

• Never operate or work with a water tanker unless you

have read and clearly understood the instructions and
warnings in the operator and maintenance manuals.

• If instructions are not followed or the warnings observed,

serious or even deadly injuries may result.

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 Engine oil

Windscreen wipers

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OIL ENGINE CAP
WINDSCREEN CLEANING FLUID:
Engine oil SAE-15 W40. Capacity: 40 litres.

In this truck model, the level mark is located on the left-hand

side of the engine. To have access to it the cabin must be
raised,

•Check that oil level is optimal. Between the max. and min.
marks

•Stop the engine immediately in the event that the oil

pressure indicator lights up in red

•Refill the windscreen fluid deposit with fluid or, alternatively,

clean water (free from sediments)

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 Electrical connections

Cap and level

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DEPOSIT OF
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID:
• Danger of suffering burns in handling this cap.

• Do not open if the engine's temperature is high.

• The coolant level is the filling nozzle itself.

• If the level is low, refill with coolant at 40% purity.

• Excessive consumption may be due to leaks of the

cooling system, thus causing serious damages in the
engine.

• Do not get connection panels wet.

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CLUTCH:

• The clutch-shift fluid deposit is located on the left-hand

side of the truck's front.

• The clutch fluid is ATF. Only this type of fluid can be

used. Contamination caused by a different fluid this will
cause a serious breakdown in the circuit.

• Check level. WATCH OUT.

• If filling is required. Always fill with the same type.

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AIR CONDITIONING FILTER
:
• Air coming in the cabin from the outside passes through the
filter, which is located on the truck's front.
• Maintenance:
o Disconnect air conditioning 10 minutes before stopping the
vehicle, connect fans to dry air evaporator.
o To gain access to the filter, release the plastic cover on the
lower side, held in place by three clips.
o For cleaning, just take it off its place by pulling.
o Dust accumulation in the evaporator is a sign that we are not
connecting the air as instructed.
o Do not try to clean it with a water jet or other elements that
may damage it.

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 CHASSIS No.

Centralized greasing

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VEHICLE CHASSIS NO.
CENTRALIZED GREASING:
• The vehicle's chassis number is located on the right front
side of the body.
• Centralized greasing is located on the truck's right front side.
• In order to have access to it the cabin must be raised.
• Operation is planned for a greasing cycle to take place at
give times.
• There is a switch available on the instrument panel for
carrying out a greasing cycle at will, with no need to alter
operations.

Check greasing level. If required fill up with EP-2 with Lithium,but

with no Molibdene Sulphure .

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BATTERY HOUSING.
DISCONNECTOR:
• Two 12V batteries in serial connection.
• Maintenance:
o Batteries must remain clean.
o The battery housing shall remain free from objects.
o Fluid level is indicated inside the batteries.
o Refilling shall be done with distilled water. Do not exceed this level,
which must be at all times 2 cm below the filling cap and with plates
covered.
o It terminals have sulphation, disconnect and clean out.
o The disconnector is a key held to the vehicle by a cord.
o Never disconnect the main switch or battery connectors with the
engine running.
o Disconnect the batteries when performing welding work in the truck.

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 Back door

Depressor

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CONTROL
PANEL:
• The hydraulic pump in this tanker is of constant-intake type.

• The Depressor's control has three positions.

o In upper position (ASPIRATION-LOADING) oil passage towards the

depressor's hydro-engine is opened, with the truck parked and
idling at 800 RPM. (Under normal conditions, during loading
operations).

o In central position (STOP)|oil passage is cut.

o In lower position (COMPRESSION-UNLOADING), oil passage is

gauged to make it lower. I this way, the tanker, when carrying out
irrigation and increasing RPM level (normally between 1,100 and
1,400) shall not convey such increase to the hydro-engine. This
would cause engine breakage.

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 Engine brake

Speed memory

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ENGINE BRAKE
SPEED MEMORY:
• Engine brake. It is activated when the button is pressed on
the control's tip.

• The aim is decreasing engine operation. The higher the rpm

the more efficient.

• Caution not to block the real axle on slippery floors.

• Use only the service brake to stop the truck.

• Never leave the cabin without first making sure the parking
brake has been safely applied.

• Speed memory. (Engine's RPM). Set the engine at 800 rpm

for loading.

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HORN / WINDSCREEN WIPERS
INDICATORS / LIGHTS:
• All safety systems must be in perfect operating condition and, very
especially the reverse gear beeper, horn, lights and brakes. Glasses
and mirrors in the cabin must be very clean.

• Crossing headlights shall be on at all times when driving.

• Try to avoid starting in reverse gear. If you have no choice, please

make sure there are no people or things that could get damaged and
signal your intention by honking the horn twice before setting the
machine in motion.

• If loading areas must be irrigated in which dumper trucks remain

waiting to proceed with loading or to leave loaded, before driving to
such areas the water tanker operator shall make sure all drivers are
aware of his/her presence by honking the horn.

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 Check list of vehicle lights

Automatic engine brake

RPM restraint

Air pressure gauges

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SPEEDOMETER
AIR PRESSURE:
• Drive carefully and observe signalling and transit rules
within the worksite.

• Driving speed on track: please remember the maximum

speed allowed in the worksite is 40 km/h.

• Keep safety distances set at 50 metres when driving.

• Avoid stopping in machine maneuver areas or near

other machine in operation.

• Do not proceed to reverse until air pressure is adequate

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 Onboard
computer

RPM
1.
Testigos
de
alarma
2.

Temperature
3.
Fuel

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RPM METER / FUEL / TEMPERATURE:

• The optimal working regime of the engine falls between 1,200 and
1,800 RPM.
• Before proceeding to go up or down a slope the right gear shall be
selected in order to enable full control of the truck under any
conditions.
• Max. RPM for loading: 800 RPM.
• Refuel the truck before the level enters the red area.
• Max. working temperature: 90ºC.
• Check level of coolant deposit.
1. Headlight adjustment.
2. Rear fog light.
3. Emergency light.

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ON-BOARD COMPUTER
CONTROL INDICATORS:
• Alarm indicators. Green Level.
• Yellow Level.
• Red Level (Stopping and checking required).

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2.

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BLOCKING OF
REAR AXLES:
Line blocking of axles 2 and 3.
Use in the event of losing grip or in presence of ground level
gaps.

2. Cross-section blocking of axles 2 and 3.

Neutralizes the action of differentials. Use only in straight
line. Danger of serious breakdown if a tight grip is
achieved.

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 1. Line Blocking

2. Cross-section Blocking

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BLOCKING OF
REAR AXLES:
1. Line blocking of axles 2 and 3. Use in the event of
losing grip or in presence of ground level gaps.

2. Cross-section blocking of axles 2 and 3. Neutralizes

de action of differentials. Use only in straight line.
Danger of serious breakdown if tight grip is achieved.

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STEPS FOR
ACCESS:
• Getting on and off machines: Please remember most
accidents at the worksite occur when getting on or off
machines. Always use steps and handrails for that
purpose. We must insist on the need of paying the
necessary attention to this procedure and to keep in
mind the three-supporting-points rule.

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HOSE FOR
LOADING:
• Male-type nozzle of 150 mm.
• Aspiration capacity of the tanker decreases based on the gap
existing with the water intake level.
• A frequent cause of breakdowns is stepping on the hose as all
equipment becomes unusable.
• Bear this in mind when positioning the tanker for loading.
o Distance to water from loading truck.
o Soil condition.
o The place for laying the hose outside the truck's transit path.
o Water height gaps and potential streams.
o Third parties that could handle the hose.

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HOSE FOR
LOADING:
• The grid in the hose prevents aspiration of rocks. Which
could be hurled during unloading.
• It is the water tanker operator’s responsibility to protect
the loading hoses from any potential risks of being
stepped over or hit by the tanker or by any other
vehicles. Avoid leaving the hoses in places where they
could be lost or where anyone unaware may take them
somewhere else.

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 Chain

Output mouth

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WATER
SPREADER:
• Adapt output diameter to irrigation needs.
• Secure the spreader to the truck.
• Risk of serious accident.
• Never allow vehicle transit within the irrigation scope. When
driving within the radius, light vehicles completely lose sight
both of the tanker and the traffic coming from the opposite
side.
• Loading units would be travelling a few meters away from the
tanker; loss of sight; travelling on dry surfaces, on a surface
that has just been irrigated, if braking a collision takes place.
• If cooling elements are wet, existing dust is stuck on to them
and working capacity decreases.

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MANUAL
VALVE:
• It is located on the truck's left-hand side.
• Your safety and other people’s safety rely on care and
good judgment you show whenever operating the
tanker. Watch out, a path that has been excessively
irrigated turns slippery and may be a direct cause of an
accident.
• In sloping paths, a lane shall be left dry in such a way
that a dry side shall always be available in order to
prevent trucks from sliding.

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 Rubber joint

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BACK
HATCH:
• Back door allows access to the inside of the tanker.
• Risk of serious accident.
• This is a confined space. Rests of toxic materials may
remain.
• Before entering, open the upper door to allow air inside
for ventilation.
• Unauthorized access is not allowed.
• A person must stay outside.
• When closing the door, be particularly careful in
assembling the sealing joint.

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MAN
MOUTH:
• The upper door or man mouth allows access to the
inside of the tanker from above.

• When closing the door, be particularly careful in

assembling the sealing joint.

• Risk of serious accident.

• In order to get inside, it is a requirement that both this

and the rear door are open.

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LOAD
ACCUMULATOR:
• The tank accumulates water passages so they will not
reach the depressor.
• Empty out frequently with the depressor disconnected.

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CONSTANT INLET
OIL PUMP

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 Maximum Level

Minimum Level

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DEPOSIT OF
HYDRAULIC OIL:
• The deposit has a capacity of ………… litres of oil
type………….. It is replaced every ............. hours of
operation.

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 Filter

Cap

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CAP AND
FILTER OF DEPOSIT:
• The cap requires regular cleaning as it is the deposit air
vent.

• 10W-type oil

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 Exit pipe

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OIL
ACCUMULATOR:
• Collects lubrication oil expelled by the depressor.

• Dispose of in the proper place.

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 Fill cap

Dropper

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GREASE DEPOSIT OF
DEPRESSOR:
• The deposit's capacity is 5 litres.

• The oil type is SAE 10. Check level on a daily basis;

add oil as required.

• Level should be kept to the maximum preferably.

• The depressor's lubrication can be observed through

the drop count display, which must read 20 to 30 drops
per minute.

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 Depressor greasing

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LEVEL
DEPRESSOR OIL:
• It is located in the oil deposit itself, between the
depressor and the truck's body, on the rear.

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 Filling cap Maximum
level

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COOLING CIRCUIT
OF DEPRESSOR:
• The depressor's cooling circuit has a capacity of .......
litres of coolant fluid.

• To refill, please open the level cap and take a reading of

the fill level in order to make sure of the optimal level.

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 Oil Coolant

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DISTRIBUTION VALVES
HYDRAULIC OIL:
• The oil cooling system is automatic.

• Bear in mind that a forced cooling system shall act

through an electro-fan.

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 Greasing adjsutment
Cooling pump
Greasing pump

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OIL PUMP
COOLANT FLUID

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 Safety
Axle Valve
Selector

Anti-return valve

Load/Unload selector

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LOAD
UNLOAD

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LEVEL
VISORS:
• They enable monitoring of water level inside the tank.
• With time, these visors gather dirt, which we can
remove by taking them out of their threaded housing.
• For cleaning, before removing, have spares available,
as they deteriorate over time.
• We can replace them, if necessary, by the cap of a 200
litre drum.

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 Aspiration (Load)

Aspiration/compression axle

Compression

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LOAD/UNLOAD
SELECTOR:
• Put the selector's lever on "A" for loading.
• Place on "C" for unloading.
• Put the lever in the middle in order to balance the
pressure inside the tank to air pressure.
• Check the aspiration-compression axle if when
activating the lever the depressor does not switch
operations.

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PRESSURE GAUGE:

• During the aspiration operation a depression is created

inside the tank. This will be shown by the pressure
gauge in the negative. area.
• The positive area in the pressure gauge indicates
overpressure inside the tank. This is necessary for
unloading the tank.
• From the operator's seat we can control the pressure
provided to the tank, stop the depressor before the
safety valve is activated.
• Once the water level goes down, connect again the
depressor to balance pressure during irrigation.

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 Flush screw

Release tap

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PRIMARY
FUEL FILTER:
• Let the filter settle on a weekly basis.
• Lack of maintenance of the filter may cause loss of
power in the truck and failures in the engine's electronic
management.
• Open the flush screw located on the top, the release
tap.
• Collect the waste for disposing at a convenient place.

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LOAD/UNLOAD
VALVES:
• Whenever there may be a change that the water getting
frozen, leave all valves open.

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WASHER:

• High-pressure power washer.

• Operates through a hydro-engine.
• It comprises a a body with cylinders and a greasing oil
deposit.
• In the event of freezes, flush the whole circuit of the
washer, from the tank's tap to the wash gun.
• The pressure hose must be perfectly ravelled up and
secured.

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PRESSURE GAUGE OF
WASHING WATER:
• Washing pressure must never exceed 120kg under any
circumstances.

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 Oil filling cap

Washer control
Oil emptying cap

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CONTROL AND
GREASING OF WASHER:
• Check the oil level. Replace as indicated in the service
schedule.

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 Washer tap

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WATER INLET
WASHER:
• The washer's water inlet is through a pipe located on
the base of the tank, but raised a few centimetres so as
to prevent sediment inflow.

• This tap must be open only during use of the washer.

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 Activation control

Cradles for tank

seating
Filter

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CONTROL FOR ACTIVATION AND
FILTER OF WASHER:
• Control for operation of the washer is located on the
lower side of the washer.

• Increase engine regime to 1,000 RPM.

• The filter is a plastic grid. For cleaning, untwist the lower

part.

• Stop the washer’s engine each time its use is not

required, regardless of how short the interruption is.

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TIP OF
WASHER:
• Never use the washer’s spear for anything but for
spraying water. Do not hit it, do not use it as lever, do
not rest the tip's nozzle on the ground, never drop it no
matter from what height, place it gently where intended.
Should it be placed on height, make sure there is no
chance that it may drop inadvertently or by accident.

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 Round

Flat

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SPRINKLERS OF THE
WASHER'S TIP:
• The spear has 2 kinds of wash jets. Flat and round.

• Jet changeover is carried out by twisting the spear 180º

on its own axis.

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HOSE FOR
LOADING 75 mm:
• Small, easy to handle hose.

• USE.
o Aspiration:
 Distance of water level to tank is large.
 Loading from pools, deposits, etc.
o Unloading:
 Filling of deposits
 Where a lot of inflow and low pressure are required.

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 Cradles for tank
seating

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CRADLES OF
TANKER:
• The cradles for tank seating support the tank over a
body through metal plates.
• Check for potential cracks or breaks in joining screws.

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 Clutch

Change of range
Average (multiplier)

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GEAR SHIFT
LEVER:
• Truck MAN 33363 has a 16-speed manual shift gearbox
• Two multiplier groups.
• Low range 8 v 4 speeds plus multiplier.
• High range 8 v 4 speeds plus multiplier.
• 2 reverse gears plus multiplier.
• Additionally, this model has a clutch on the gearshift
lever handle. Pushing it allows changing gears without
using the clutch pedal.
• It does not allow the vehicle to start moving. To such
purpose, stepping on the clutch is required.
• This system increases the risk of breakdowns.
Therefore, it has been removed in many units.

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 Activated

Park brake
Free

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PARKING
BRAKE:
• Park brake is of coil-type.
• To release it a minimum of 6 bars of air pressure is
required.
• We shall not start moving the vehicle until a 10 bar
working pressure is reached.
• The service brake shall be used at all times to stop the
vehicle.
• ATTENTION: Before leaving the truck's cabin make sure
the park brake is activated.

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TOWING
OF VEHICLES:
• Before towing a vehicle, we must have a clear picture of what has to
be done. How are we going to do it. Do not cause any damages
other than existing ones.
• Notify the situation before making decisions.
• For towing, use the implements provided for such purpose.
• Empty the tank to release as much weight as possible from the
truck.
• Balance forces between the towing equipment and the truck. An
imbalance of forces will end up with the truck remaining in the same
place or part thereof connected to rescue.
• In the event that several kilometres must be covered. Disconnect
the transmission. Towing shall be necessarily made with fix bar or
other system guaranteeing towing under safe conditions and with
the towed vehicle duly braked and secured.

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WEDGES.
SPARE TYRE:
• In addition to securing natural braking, place wedges in
the vehicle.
• In the event of a change of tyres do not leave the spare
anywhere.
• Remember about it before you need it.

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RAMPS:

• Adapt irrigation to the type of material involved.

• Leave a safety area on the edges.
• If necessary, irrigate discontinuously.
• Before starting a ramp a braking area shall prevent risky
situations for everyone.
• Wherever allowed by truck width, irrigate one half and
then the other half

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IRRIGATION:

• Maneuvers must be long and smooth in order to achieve

a higher visibility and thus avoid numerous, harsh
maneuvers.
• If loading areas must be irrigated in which dumper trucks
remain waiting to proceed with loading or to leave
loaded, before driving to such areas the water tanker
operator shall make sure all drivers are aware of his/her
presence by honking the horn.
• In loading areas it is forbidden to get the machines
closer to each other in order to be able to chat from the
cabins. Keep at all times safety distances as provided.

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