Herculano T2ET Series User manual

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USER MANUAL
T2ET
REV.02
09/01/2018
THREE-WAY TIPPERS
SEMI
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TRAILERS / TRAILERS
G2ET / G3ET
MODELS
T2ET – 10000 / 12000 / 14000 / 16000 / 18000
G2ET – 10000 / 12000 / 14000 / 16000
G3ET
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18000

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CONTENTS
1 - INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................................3
2 - “CE” DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................................................................................................................... 3
3 - GENERAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
3.1 – SEMI-TRAILERS T2ET........................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 – TRAILERS G2ET/G3ET.......................................................................................................................................... 4
4 – GENERAL SAFETY RULES..........................................................................................................................................5/6
5 – SELF-ADHESIVE SAFETY / WARNING LABELS........................................................................................................ 7/8
6 – SIGNALIZATION SIGNS AND LIGHTS...................................................................................................................... 9/10
6.1 – CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – PLUG ................................................... 11
7 – TRACTOR - TRAILER/SEMI-TRAILER COUPLING
7.1 – TRACTOR WITH HOLE COUPLER ............................................................................................... 12
7.2 – TRACTOR WITH QUICK COUPLER .............................................................................................. 13
7.3 – CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC TIPPING SYSTEM AND THE TRACTOR ............................. 13
7.4 – HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM CONNECTION .............................................................................. 14
7.5 – PNEUMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM CONNECTION (*OPTIONAL) .......................................................... 14
7.6 – CONNECTION OF THE DRAWBAR’S HYDRAULIC JACK - SEMI-TRAILERS (T2ET) ............................... 15
7.7 – COUPLER FOR 2ND TRAILER ..................................................................................................... 15
8 - PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING TRANSPORT AND TIPPING
8.1 – TYRE DIMENSIONS AND PRESSURES AND WHEEL TIGHTENING .................................................... 16
8.2 – ENSURE THAT ......................................................................................................................... 17
8.3 – CHECK THE HYDRAULIC / PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS ......................................................................... 17
8.4 – TIPPING – POSITIONING OF PEGS
8.4.1 – TIPPING TOWARDS THE REAR ......................................................................................... 17
8.4.2 – TIPPING TO THE LEFT ..................................................................................................... 17
8.4.3 – TIPPING TO THE RIGHT ................................................................................................... 17
9 – PRECAUTIONS DURING TRANSPORT AND WORK ................................................................................ 18
10 – TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (1) – MODELS AND VERSIONS
10.1 – THREE-WAY TIPPING SEMI-TRAILERS - T2ET ............................................................................. 19
10.2 – THREE-WAY TIPPING SEMI-TRAILERS - G2ET / G3ET
................................................................... 20

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11 – OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: T2ET; G2ET/G3ET
11.1 – OPTIONAL DRAWBARS – SEMI-TRAILERS T2ET .......................................................................... 21
11.2 – SUPPLEMENTARY LATERAL SIDES ........................................................................................... 21
11.3 – FRONT PLATFORM ................................................................................................................. 21
11.4 – 2ND TRAILER COUPLER .......................................................................................................... 21
11.5 – ROLLING CANOPY .................................................................................................................. 22
11.6 – HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR ........................................................................................................ 22
11.7 – CEREAL EXIT DOOR ............................................................................................................... 22
11.8 - TOMATO EXIT DOOR ............................................................................................................... 22
11.9 – CEREAL UNLOADING TUBE ..................................................................................................... 22
11.10 – WHEEL CHOCKS .................................................................................................................. 22
11.11 – WATER TANK ....................................................................................................................... 23
11.12 – ROTATING LIGHT KIT ............................................................................................................ 23
11.13 – LED LIGHTING ...................................................................................................................... 23
11.14 – LONG VEHICLE KIT ............................................................................................................... 23
11.15 – HIDRO-PNEUMATIC DRAWBAR - *OPTIONAL SEMI-TRAILERS T2ET .............................................. 24
11.16 – PNEUMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM – With / Without ALB ................................................................... 25
11.17 – SELF-STEERING BOGIE ......................................................................................................... 25
11.18 – FORCED STEERING BOGIE .................................................................................................... 25
11.18.1 – FORCED DIRECTIONAL AXLES ...................................................................................... 26
12 – MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 27
12.1 – DAILY ................................................................................................................................... 27
12.2 – PERIODICALLY ...................................................................................................................... 27
12.3 – WHEN STOPPED FOR LONG PERIODS .................................................................................. 28-29
13 – FAULTS ....................................................................................................................................... 30
14 – WARRANTY CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................... 31
15 – HOW TO ORDER PARTS ................................................................................................................. 32

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase. You have just acquired equipment that is constructed using state of the
art technology to the strictest quality standards.
We put every effort into researching, developing and perfecting this machine so you can take advantage of
its quality and high performance operations in safety.
This manual has been written to assist you and warn you of safety, maintenance, trust and performance
issues while using your equipment. Please start by reading it carefully to ensure that you are familiar with
all of the material, as well as with the most important aspects of its use, and other useful information.
Take note of all issues related to safety, and the suggestions contained in this Manual.
Keep the manual in a safe and accessible place, so that you can consult it whenever necessary.
This equipment must be inspected periodically, maintained and fitted with suitable replacement parts.
HERCULANO will provide you with any support that you might need with solving problems or clarifying any
doubts that may arise when using the equipment.
2. “CE” DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This piece of equipment complies with the requirements of European Parliament and
Council Directive 2006/42/EC, of 17 May 2006, transposed into Portuguese law by
Decree-Law no. 103/2008 of 24 June 2008.
The CE Declaration of Conformity is attached to the User Manual.

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3. GENERAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
3.1. THREE-WAY SEMI-TRAILERS - T2ET
41526300 - T2ET 10000
SEMI-TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES, TANDEM, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 10,000 kg.
41526320 - T2ET 12000
SEMI-TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES, TANDEM, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 12,000 kg.
41526340 - T2ET 14000
SEMI-TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES, TANDEM, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 14,000 kg.
41526360 - T2ET 16000
SEMI-TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES, TANDEM, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 16,000 kg.
41526380 - T2ET 18000
SEMI-TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES, TANDEM, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 18,000 kg.
(*) Pay attention to points 4.6 and 4.7 of the “User Manual” and the characteristics of your equipment.
3.2. THREE-WAY TRAILERS - G2ET / G3ET
41526310 - G2ET 10000
TRAILER - 1 REAR AXLE + 1 TURNING FRONT AXLE, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 10,000 kg.
41526330 G2ET 12000
TRAILER - 1 REAR AXLE + 1 TURNING FRONT AXLE, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 12,000 kg.
41526350 G2ET 14000
TRAILER - 1 REAR AXLE + 1 TURNING FRONT AXLE, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 14,000 kg.
41526370 G2ET 16000
TRAILER - 1 REAR AXLE + 1 TURNING FRONT AXLE, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 16,000 kg.
41526390 G3ET 18000
TRAILER - 2 REAR AXLES + 1 TURNING FRONT AXLE, THREE-WAY TIPPING BOX, USEFUL LOAD (*) = 18,000 kg.
(*) Pay attention to points 4.6 and 4.7 of the “User Manual” and the characteristics of your equipment.

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4. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before performing any maintenance or repair operations on the equipment that require tipping, ensure that
the vehicle is properly supported. Switch off the engine and ensure that the tractor’s brakes are properly on
before conducting any operation that could affect the safety of the operator or third parties.
Serious fatal errors could occur if due precautions are not taken and all safety measures are not respected.
Equipment must only be repaired, and damaged components only replaced, by people approved or qualified
for this purpose.
Always use the most appropriate tools and protection equipment during maintenance operations and repairs
to vehicle faults.
Ensure that all replacement parts or components are compatible with the equipment and that they do not
affect the vehicle’s safety, your safety or that of the operator or third parties
It is recommended that the manufacturer’s original spare / replacement parts are always used, to guarantee
that they fit properly and that they do not affect the vehicle’s structural capacity or safety.
Ensure that your equipment undergoes all inspections and services at specific time intervals.
Alterations to the Trailer / Semi-Trailer:
The chassis structure, wheels, braking system, hydraulic system and electrical system must not be modified
or converted, as they are important safety elements and they could affect the equipment’s safety if altered.

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4.1. Whenever carrying out coupling or decoupling operations of the semi-trailer / trailer, it is strictly
forbidden to stand between the tractor and trailer unless they are properly immobilised with the parking
brake on and chocks on the wheels.
4.2. When it is necessary to couple the trailer/semi-trailer to the tractor, always stand off to one side of the
tractor and ensure that the safety pin is correctly fitted.
4.3. Always use suitable clothes and shoes and avoid the use of long or loose clothing.
4.4. Never perform maintenance work when the box is lifted without first placing the safety prop between
the upper chassis and the lower chassis.
4.5. Do not allow people to stand or ride on the agricultural trailer/semi-trailer.
4. . Always check the pressure and general condition of the trailer’s tyres prior to each use.
4.7. Legal equipment load limits must not be exceeded.
4.8. Always comply with your tractor’s towing load limits.
4.9. Check hydraulic / pneumatic hoses on a regular basis and replace them if they are damaged or old.
The replacement hoses should comply with the technical requirements of the manufacturer.
4.10. Check oil levels, and always keep the lubrication points lubricated.
4.11. Before starting transport, check that the braking system works properly.
4.12. Following all rules in force when driving on public roads. Always check that the lighting devices fitted
to the rear, side and front of the vehicle operate correctly.

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5. SELF-ADHESIVE SAFETY / WARNING LABELS
Warning stickers form part of the User Manual. Respect all operations, ensure that stickers remain legible
and immediately replace any lost labels.
- ALWAYS READ THE USER MANUAL
- DANGER! ARTICULATED MACHINERY.
- DANGER OF CRUSHING! ALWAYS FIT THE SAFETY PROP.
- DANGER OF CRUSHING! BOX WITH TIPPING.
- DANGER OF CRUSHING! DO NOT TIP ON INCLINED GROUND.
- DANGER OF CRUSHING! TIPPING HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR
- DANGER OF CRUSHING! TIPPING HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR

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DANGER! KEEP THE BOX/CHASSIS BALANCE IN MIND. ENSURE THAT
IT IS BALANCED BEFORE FULLY OPENING THE TIPPING CYLINDER.
- LUBRICATION POINT.
- TYRE PRESSURE.
NOTE: Read the label affixed to your TRAILER / SEMI-TRAILER!
Inflation pressure varies depending on the tyre that is fitted!
- INDICATION OF WHEEL TIGHTENING FREQUENCY
ATTENTION !
BEFORE INICIATE LATERAL TIPPING, DON’T
FORGET TO DISCONECT THE HYDRAULIC
HOSES FROM REAR HYDRAULIC DOOR
* OPTIONAL – HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR
- ATTENTION ! BEFORE INICIATE LATERAL TIPPING, DON’T
FORGET TO DISCONECT THE HYDRAULIC HOSES FROM REAR
HYDRAULIC DOOR