Abbey Machinery Slurry Tanker Guide

Slurry Tanker

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ABBEY TANKER PDI. CHART
This Dealer pre-delivery inspection chart is to be completed and signed by the dealer or their representative
before the machine is supplied to the customer.
Complete the Slurry Tanker PDI Chart
Model _____________________________ Date__________________ Serial No. _______________
Tick box below after item is checked
Check all hydraulic connections.
Check opening and closing of all gate valves:
Rod is fully opening vertically and not kicking left or right
Lollypop is not getting jammed in housing
No visible oil leak
50mm of tread visible above spring
Check hydraulic brakes by connecting the standard female brake fitting to the tractor and ensure they
operate properly.
Check all Gearbox Oil Levels in the pump.
Check pump control handle operation and its securing bolts.
Check wheel studs are torqued correctly, axle bolts hand brake.
Check play on wheel bearings by rocking the wheels and check tyre pressures.
Check bolt on hitch bolts where fitted (optional).
Check all hose clips.
Check all safety guarding and devices are fitted, and in good working order.
Check all lubrication points and grease sprung drawbar where fitted (optional).
Check all lighting is working correctly.
Check and ensure the right PTO shaft is cut to the correct length.
Check the oil lubrication drop rate while running the pump and the pressure setting on the tank
manometer gauge.
Check for air leaks in the tank when tank is pressurised.
Visually check the tandem under carriage (if fitted) and make sure all bolts are tight and all hydraulic
fittings are tight.
Check all U-bolts are tight on tandem axles (if fitted).
Check splash plate is adjusted correctly.
Check the machine overall visually and that a copy of the instruction manual is being supplied to the
customer with the machine.
P.D.I. For Additional Attachments if Fitted
Auto-filler
Check the Sequence valves are operating correctly and adjust if required.
Adjust arm to the right height for the pod when it is hitched up to customers tractor
Hydraulic Top Fill Hatch
Check function of Hydraulic top fill and clamp nut sealing the door

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P.D.I. For Additional Attachments if Fitted (Con’d)
Boom Arm
Check hydraulic operation lifting/lowering and Swiveling
Check chain and sprocket are aligned correctly
Docking Station
Prime docking station by following the instructions in this manual
Set auto filler arm height to suit hopper
Centivac System with rain run fitted
Check gearbox oil level
Check function of the hydraulic motor
DCI Arm
Arm functions properly and clamps securely into pod
Turbo Pump
Check gearbox oil level
Function of hydraulic functions in sequence
In-Cab Electric Control Valves
Check each hydraulic function is working correctly
Check wiring and hose routing cannot be fouled
Mount control box in cab and explain functions to the customer
Air over Hydraulics
Test brakes on air only
Check that tractor is building up required pressure
Auto Weight Transfer System
Check function of additional feature
Sign below after working through the above check list, and log on to www.abbeymachinery.com dealer section
to register this machine.
N.B. Machine must be registered for warranty purposes.
Signature:_________________________________

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Instruction Manual Contents
Section No.
Page No.
1.0
Function of the Tanks
5
2.0
Working With Slurry Safety Warning
6
3.0
Safety Warning
3.1 Slurry Tanker Noise Levels
8
3.2 Machine Safety Labels
9
4.0
Setting up for Use
4.1 Vacuum Tanks
11
4.2 Open Top Tanks
12
4.3 Extra components
12
5.0
Operating Instructions
5.1 Vacuum System
19
5.2 Centivac System
20
5.3 Open Top Tanks
23
5.4 Top Fill Hatches
23
5.5 Auto-Filler Unit
24
5.6 Steering Axle Tandem Tanks
29
6.0
Tanker Care and Maintenance
31
7.0
Vacuum Pump
7.1 Use
37
7.2 Maintenance
40
8.0
Replacement Parts
42
9.0
Trouble Shooting
68
10.0
Warranty & EC Declaration of Conf.
70
11.0
Terms and conditions
71
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
1. Drawings in this manual are not to scale.
2. While every care is taken to ensure that all information in this manual is correct, the manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any errors or emissions therein.
3. When ordering parts ensure you have the correct reference number and also the serial number of the
tank.

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THE RANGE OF ABBEY TANKS INCLUDE
Vacuum Tanks, Centivac Tanks, Open Top Tanks, & Injection Tanks.
1.0 THE FUNCTION OF THE TANKS
The Abbey vacuum tank is a trailed machine which is capable of independently transporting liquid slurries from
one area to another. The tanks are designed solely for agricultural use, but may in certain circumstances be
used for transporting liquids for other purposes i.e. water, sewage sludge’s. It may be noted that the standard
Abbey tank has not been designed to travel at speeds over 40 km/h.
The principle of the standard Abbey vacuum tank is to suck slurry into the tank, transport it and then either
land spread it or dispose of it in a safe legal manner. The tank design was solely built for this function and
should be operated within the limits of the instruction manual.
The centivac tank is based on the same principle as the standard vacuum tank, and can be used for land
spreading of slurries. The Abbey centivac tank uses a second pump whereby the liquid can be land spread via a
raingun which is mounted on the side of the tank. This raingun should be used in line with the regulations of
the particular EC country in question.
The open top tank is a non-pressurised tank which is filled through a hopper shaped opening in the top of the
tank. The Abbey topfill slurry pump can be used for this purpose. The slurry can then be spread using a splash
plate which is mounted on the back of the tank.
The Abbey applicator tank works on the same principle of the standard vacuum tank. The slurry is
placed/injected into the ground with the use of a purpose built machine fitted to the back of the tanker
chassis.
The above descriptions of the functions of each tank, are provided to show how each tank can be used.
Further detail on the tanks and their variations can be found on the relevant sales leaflets.
* IMPORTANT
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE
* The entire manual must be read and understood before operating this machine. If there is confusion about
the safe operation of any part of the machine, contact your dealer before operating it.