Palms MDT5N25 User manual

Palmse Mehaanikakoda, Võsupere küla, Vihula vald, Lääne-Virumaa 45202, Estonia
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USER MANUAL
FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 2
2. SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 3
3. BASIC COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 5
4. ACCESSORY ........................................................................................................... 6
5. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................. 7
6. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 9
7. ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING................................................................................. 9
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... 11
9. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 12
10. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 13
11. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................... 14
12. WARRANTY........................................................................................................... 18

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 2
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual gives you detailed overview about forest trailer Palms 101. Read the manual
carefully before you start using this machine. The manual contains essential directions for
efficient and safe use of forest trailer. These instructions should always be followed.
This forest trailer is constructed to transport raw wood material from forest as well for
transportation of treated wood. Forest trailer is build for use with agricultural tractors. It
has an unified connection junction for mounting Palms forest cranes. This machine meets
all technical standards and safety regulations of valid EU Machinery Directive and its
amendments. Forest trailer is fitted out with CE marking.
User of forest trailer is obliged to be aware of and strictly follow all safety precautions and
instructions described in this manual. In addition to this, instructions of local occupational
safety authorities, as well national laws, regulations and highway codes, must be
followed. Using the machine for other tasks, than those for which it is intended or
exceeding its performance, is not allowed. The manufacturer/dealer is not respon-sible
for damage caused by misuse of the forest trailer.
Pay attention to regular maintenance. In case there will occur problems during use of
forest trailer, which are not covered in this manual, contact authorized dealer or
manufacturer.

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 3
2. SAFETY
2.1 General
Read the manual carefully before you start using forest trailer. Use forest trailer only for
purposes, what it is made for. Driver must have proper valid licence to drive tractor in
connection with trailer and has sufficient training for that. Notice, avoid and prevent all
potentially hazardous situations.
IT IS STRONGLY FORBIDDEN:
•to use forest trailer in state of intoxication by alcohol, drugs or other
psychoactive substances
•to exceed maximum loading values
•to use forest trailer for transporting people
•to rebuild forest trailer
•to use repairing materials without the producer’s permission
BEFORE YOU START LOADING, MAKE SURE THAT:
•forest trailer is fully in working condition
•you have full visibility over all the working area
•forest trailer is placed on even ground
•parking brake is engaged
2.2 Safety distances
General safety distance for working with forest trailer is 20 metres!
Follow special safety distance when working close to live electrical conductors:
Rated voltage, kV Safety area, m
Up to 0,5 2
Up to 20 10
35 – 110 25
220 – 330 40
Table 1. Safety area

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 4
2.3 Hydraulic system
•Hydraulic system must be serviced by qualified and experienced hydraulics
mechanic only
•Continually inspect the condition of hydraulic system. Repair all safety en-
dangering defects immediately
•Before starting repair work or maintenance make sure, there is no pressure
in hydraulic system
•Use safety goggles and gloves during repair work and maintenance
•Use original spare parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer
•Prevent oil dripping to the ground to avoid environment pollution
•In ecologically sensitive areas use bio-oil
2.4 Operation
•Ensure, that forest trailer is in good working condition
•Operating with damaged or defective machine is prohibited
•Ensure, that you have control over all the working area
•Prevent entering unauthorized persons to the working area
•Support legs must be used while forest trailer is being loaded
•Be sure not to endanger anyone while lowering the support legs
•Use parking brake while loading
•Do not load over the upper edge of safety screen
•Loading short logs be shure they are supported at least with two pairs of
bolsters
•Follow strictly load limits stated by the manufacturer for certain trailer
•Pull the support legs up before moving forest trailer
•Release parking brake
•Pay extra attention driving with unlocked drawbar
•Prevent any hoses between trailer and tractor to be squashed on sharp turns
•For driving on roads lock drawbar in straight position with locking shaft
•Make shure signal lights are unfolded and working for driving on public roads
•Follow traffic regulations
•Max speed by manufacturer for certain forest trailer is 40 km/h
•Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or loss, caused by misuse or
incorrect, careless and inappropriate use of the machine

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 5
3. BASIC COMPONENTS
Figure 1. Basic components of Palms 101 forest trailer
1. Drawbar 2. Chassis 3. Safety screen
4. Bolsters 5. Boggie 6. Wheels, standard 11,5/80-11,3
1
3
2
6
5
4

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 6
4. ACCESSORY
4.1 Brakes
Figure 2. Brakes on on axle Figure 3. Brakes on two axles
4.2 Frame extension and signal lights
Figure 4. Frame extension Figure 5. Signal lights

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 7
5. TECHNICAL DATA
5.1 Technical data of Palms 101 forest trailer
Load capacity ≤40 km/h 11 000 kg
Axles 70x70-6
Chassis 200x200x8
Loading area 2,3 m2
Length of loading area, mm 3700
Total length, mm 5960
Clearance
Brakes
Width with standard wheels, mm 2180
Standard wheels 400/60-15,5
Drawbar cylinders 2
Drawbar turning angle to sides, ° ±40
Net weight, kg 1200
Max torque of installed crane, kNm ≤52
Table 2. Forest trailer Palms 101 technical data
Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 8
5.2 Dimensions
Figure 6. Dimentions of Palms 101 forest trailer

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 101
Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 9
6. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
6.1 Connection
Connect trailer’s hydraulic hoses to one of sections of tractor’s control valve. Be sure all
connections are properly locked. Unlock drawbar by removing locking shaft. Using lever
of control valve section, where you connected forest trailer’s hydraulic hoses, work
carefully thru extreme positions of drawbar to both sides until turning cylinders are
working smoothly.
6.2 Basic components
Figure 7. Turning cylinders.
Pos Pcs Part Pos Pcs Part
1 2 Drawbar turning cylinder 5 2 1/2 quick coupling
2 2 Hydraulic hose 3/8 - 3/8 135 L - 300 6 4 3/8 L-nipple
3 2 Hydraulic hose 3/8 - 3/8 135 L - 550 7 2 3/8 T-nipple
4 2 Hydraulic hose 3/8 - 1/2 TR L - 2600 8 4 Lubrication nipple M6 DIN 71412
Table 3. Basic hydraulic components of Palms 101 forest trailer