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Richard Western Machinery Daily Checklist
If during daily and scheduled checks any faults are found, rectification of these issues should be carried out by a qualified technician. This will ensure the continued safe operation of the trailer. The responsibility for the safety and machinery lies with the operator and the owner respectively.
HYDRAULIC & AIR BRAKES: must not be connected to the tractor at the same time.
Daily Checks
- Lights functions and 7 pin plug connector.
- Check brakes.
- Leaks on brake lines.
- Towing ring thickness.
- Tyres condition and pressure.
- Wheel nuts – tap test (alternative fit wheel indicators).
- Security of tailboard.
- Load Sensing Valve linkage.
- Drain water from air tank.
Weekly checks
- Greasing (Pivot points, rams, drawbar, running gear, tailboard, safety valve).
- Visual check on running gear, drawbar springs, tipping cylinder.
- Tailboard pivot and locking points and safety valve.
- Hose condition (Air and Hydraulics).
- Bolt on components (Silage Sides, Sheeting Systems).
Monthly Checks
- Wash down structural check.
- Torque settings of wheels, suspension and drawbar nuts.
- Visual check of brakes trough back plate.
3 Monthly Checks
- Check tie roads and equalizer bushes.
- Check all nuts and bolts.
For 6 Monthly and 12 Monthly checks please refer to manuals below.
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