WS-15/22

TRAINING MATERIAL

OPERATION
& Maintenance of Trans-loading Vehicle
Operation & Maintenance of Trans-loading Vehicle

1 Overview

1.1 Purpose of trans-loading vehicle

The trans-loading vehicle can load and transport 4 groups of
storage-transportation-launching canisters. The vehicular crane is equipped
for trans-loading vehicle, it is used to hoist the S-T-L canisters from trans-
loading vehicle to launching vehicle.

1.2 Tactical & technical performance of trans-loading vehicle

1.2.1 Storage conditions
Storage conditions (long-term):
Temperature: 5C~35C;
Relative humidity: ≤75% (25C);
Storage period: 10 years.
Storage conditions (short-term):
Temperature: -5C~35C;
Relative humidity: ≤80% (25C);
Storage period: ≤6 months.
Storage under battlefield conditions: once for 3 months under wind-
proof and rain-proof conditions, totally 12 months.
1.2.2 Using environment
Temperature: -20C~+55C;
Humidity: ≤95% (25C);
Ground average wind speed: ≤8m/s;
Altitude: ≤3000m.
1.2.3 Tactical & technical indexes
Hoisting time: ≤8min/Group.

1.3 Characteristics of trans-loading vehicle

a. It adopts the cross-country chassis as its carrier, this can satisfy
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the transportation requirements of rockets.

b. It can load and transport 4 groups of S-T-L canisters for rockets
supplied to the launching vehicle.
c. It is equipped with the vehicular crane which is used to hoist S-T-
L canisters. The dynamic source of crane adopts hydraulic mode, which uses
the force taker of chassis’ gear box to drive the operation of hydraulic pump.
d. It is equipped with the manual push-pull canopy, which can carry
out camouflage and dust-proof for upper part under marching condition, also
can protect the S-T-L canisters.
e. The unlocking mode of S-T-L canisters on trans-loading vehicle
adopts the cylinder as its execution power.
According to all above mentioned, the trans-loading vehicle
possesses the rocket-transportation and reloading function as one independent
system.

2 Composition of trans-loading vehicle

2.1 Main components of trans-loading vehicle

The trans-loading vehicle consists of chassis, undercarriage,
vehicular crane, pneumatic system, canopy assembly, earthing device, tools,
spare parts & accessories, which is shown as Fig. 1.

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2.2 Chassis
2.2.1 Overview
The chassis consists of engine, clutch, speed variator, transfer case,
driving axle, transmission shaft, wheels, suspension rack, chassis frame,
steering system, brake system, cab, electric system, etc.
2.2.2 Function
2.2.3 Main technical parameters:
a. Driving mode: 6×6, LHD;
b. Cab crew: 4 persons;
c. Main dimension parameters:
L×W×H: 11090mm×2500mm×3080mm;
Wheelbase: 4300mm+1450mm;
Tread (full-load): 2056mm;
Front suspension: 1880mm;
Rear suspension: 2260mm.
d. Mass parameters:
Gross weight of chassis: ≤11500kg;
Max. loading mass: ≥18500kg.
e. Allowable max. load of axle:
Axle I: 10000kg;
Axle II: 13000kg;
Axle III: 130000kg.
f. Dynamic performance parameters:
Max. speed: ≥85km/h;
Max. speed on cross-country road: 30km/h;
Max. speed on unpaved road: 70km/h;
Max. gradient-climbing: 60%.
g. Passability parameters:
Min. turning diameter: 28m;
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Approach angle: 30°;

Departure angle: 27°;
Oblique angle: 36%;
Min. ground clearance: 380mm;
Max. barrier-across height: 350mm;
Max. moat-across width: 700m;
Max. fording depth: 800m.
h. Brake performance:
Brake distance under full-load & the initial speed is 30km/h: 10m;
Max. gradient-parking: ≥20%.
i. Other parameters:
Capacity of fuel tank: 400L;
Endurance mileage: 600km.
2.2.4 Introduction for main assembly systems
2.2.4.1 Engine
The WP10.340 type (criteria: Chinese III) turbo-supercharged
medium & water-cooling diesel engine is selected, its main technical
parameters are shown as following:
Model: WP10.340E32;
Type: six-cylinder-in-line turbo-supercharged medium & water-
cooling diesel engine;
Rated power: 250kW;
Rated rev: 2200r/min;
Max. torque: 1350N·m;
Rev under max. torque: 1400r/min;
Min. fuel consumption: 190g/kw·h;
Bore and stroke: 126mm×130mm;
Cooling system: water-cooling;
Capacity of coolant water in the radiator: 55L;
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Compression ratio: 17;

Air filter: dual-layers air filter;
Type of fuel pump: single pump;
Fuel: diesel oil;
Turbo supercharger: exhaust-type turbo supercharger;
Life of engine (mileage and hours): 300000km/50000h;
Exhaust criteria: Chinese III.
2.2.4.2 Clutch
The DSP430AA0H-type diaphragm spring clutch is selected, its
main technical parameters are as following:
Model: DSP430AA0H;
Structure type: diaphragm spring clutch;
Outer diameter of slave device: 430mm;
Max. transfer torque: 2482N·m;
Separation force: 5500N;
Pressing force of pressing device: 24000N.
2.2.4.3 Speed variator
The 9JS150T-B type nine-gear synchronizer mechanical speed
variator is selected, its main technical parameters are shown as Table 1.

Table 1 List of parameters for speed variator

Model 9JS150T-B
Type Mechanical speed variator
Input torque (N·m) 1500
Input rev (r/min) 2600
Climbing Reverse
Gear Gear1 Gear2 Gear3 Gear4 Gear5 Gear6 Gear7 Gear8
Transmission gear gear
ratio Direct
12.65 8.38 6.22 4.57 3.40 2.46 1.83 1.34 1.00 13.22
gear
Control mode Remote control by rotating shaft or directly control
Installation mode Installation by butting with engine
Force taker Rear force-taking
Mass (kg) 280

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2.2.4.4 Transfer case

The DSP430AA0H-type transfer case is selected, its main technical
parameters are as following:
Model: ZQC1600-53A;
Type: dual-gears shifting, high-gear engagement, equipped with
force taker;
Max. input torque: 16000N·m;
Speed ratio: 0.89, 1.536;
Torque ratio: 1:2.214;
Force taker: rear force-taking.
2.2.4.5 Driving axle
Axle I: steering driving axle with 10t;
Axle II: gear-down run-through integral driving axle with 13t;
Axle III: gear-down integral driving axle with 13t;
Speed ratio of main reducer: 1.647;
Speed ratio of wheel-edge reducer: 3.947;
Total transmission ratio: 6.500.
2.2.4.6 Suspension rack
Suspension of axle I: multichip semi-ellipse steel-plate spring non-
independent suspension rack, equipped with hydraulic canister-type shock
absorber which possesses dual-direction shock absorption function.
Suspension of axle II & III: multichip semi-ellipse steel-plate spring
non-independent suspension rack, equipped with connection shaft, balance
suspension and 6 thrust rods.
Shock absorber: canister-type shock absorber with dual-direction
operation.
2.2.4.7 Steering system
The steering system adopts hydraulic boosting & front axle
steering.
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Type of steering mechanism: integral dynamic steering mechanism.

Steering pump: vane-type pump.
2.2.4.8 Transmission shaft
Type: dual-cross shaft universal joint transmission shaft.
There are 5 transmission shafts in the transmission system. They
respectively connect the speed variator to transfer case, connect the transfer
case to front axle as well as medium axle, connect the medium axle to rear
axle. Thereinto, the transmission shaft from transfer case to medium axle is
divided into 2 sections.
2.2.4.9 Brake system
The brake system adopts dual-pipelines air brake type.
Running brake (includes emergency brake): drum-type brake, the
braking force acts on all wheels;
Parking brake: energy storage spring deflation brake, the braking
force acts on the wheels of axle II & III;
Assistant brake: engine exhaust brake.
2.2.4.10 Chassis frame
The slotted frame with welding structure is adopted, it consists of 2
slotted girders as well as slotted crossbeams by riveting method, the traction
hook and bumper is located in front of the frame.
2.2.4.11 Wheels
a. Wheel rim
Specification: TQ10.00-20;
Strength: its load can be 5t while speed is 85km/h.
b. Tyres
The tyres adopt meridian type with specification 14.00R20 XZL+;
Tread pattern: ND, GG or CC;
Brand: Michelin cross-country tyre;
Quantity (including provided spare wheels): 7 (1 spare wheel);
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Rated load: 5000kg (while air pressure is 790kPa and speed is

90km/h).
2.2.4.12 Spare wheel bracket
The spare wheel elevator with hydraulic elevation is adopted, the
spare wheel device is installed at the left-rear of cab, and the hydraulic device
of spare wheel elevator is installed on the girder of chassis frame which is at
the rear of axle I.
2.2.4.13 Electric system
Type: 24V, single-wire system, cathode bonding. The electric
system consists of power supply, starting device, control instrument, display
signal device, illumination equipment, assistant equipment, etc.
2.2.4.14 Cab
Dual-rows metallic cab is adopted, the warming & defrosting
device and cooling A/C is equipped. Cab forward-turnover is available, LHD,
all seats are equipped with safety belts.
2.2.4.15 Central charging & deflation system
The central charging & deflation system is equipped for trans-
loading vehicle.
2.2.4.16 A/C device
The A/C cooling device consists of compressor, condenser,
evaporator and corresponding pipelines, etc. The compressor is installed at the
right-front end of engine, the evaporator is installed at the right-lower part of
instrument panel inside cab, the condenser is installed at the right-lower part
of cab. The main technical parameters are as following:
Model: FKBL-50B;
Cooling capacity: 5kW;
Static fuel consumption per hour under outdoor temperature 35C:
about 412g;
Controllable range of temperature inside cab: 5C ～ 30C (while
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outdoor temperature is 35C～50C).

2.2.4.17 Illumination and blackout lights
The illumination lights including: 2 front lights, 2 front-side lights
(identify the extending length/width of vehicle), 2 anti-fogging lights, 2 front
steering lights (front indication lights), 2 side lights (rear-edge of cab’s two
sides), 2 rear braking lights, 2 rear steering lights (rear indication lights), 2
reverse lights.
The blackout lights including: 2 front blackout lights (right-front &
left-front), 2 front-side blackout lights (right-front side & left-front side), 2
rear blackout lights (right-rear & left-rear).
2.2.4.18 Battery
Voltage & current of battery: 24V, 180Ah;
Weight of battery: 28kg/piece;
Dimension of battery: 513mm×223mm×223mm.
2.2.4.19 Self-rescue winch
The self-rescue winch possesses roll-type cables with length 50m,
its main parameters are as following:
Length: ≥50m;
Diameter: ≤500mm;
Material: steel;
Capacity: 10t;
Driving: by vehicular engine.
2.2.4.20 Emergency additional device/traction hook
Traction hooks in front of vehicle: 2 traction hooks of front bumper,
used for emergency pulling or elevation;
Traction hooks in rear of vehicle: 1 rear pothook, used for
emergency pulling.

2.3 Undercarriage

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2.3.1 Function
It is used to install and carry the upper part as S-T-L canisters,
pneumatic canister-locking assembly and vehicle canopy.
2.3.2 Composition
The undercarriage mainly consists of supporting steel rack,
pneumatic canister-locking assembly, tool box, walking plank, etc.
The figuration of undercarriage is shown as Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 The figuration of undercarriage

2.4 Vehicular crane

2.4.1 Function
The vehicular crane can hoist the S-T-L canisters of trans-loading
vehicle and hoist S-T-L canisters for launching vehicle in definite range.
2.4.2 Composition
The vehicular crane mainly consists of structural system and
hydraulic system.
Structural system: bottom base assembly (includes bottom base,
crossbeam, retractable beam and balance beam), pillar, movable arm, hoisting
arm assembly (hoisting arm, retractable arm of grade I and grade II).
Hydraulic system: oil tank, oil pump, multichannel reversing valve,
balance valve, hydraulic lock, various of cylinders and corresponding
pipelines & joints.
The operation of vehicular crane refers to “Instruction for

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Operation of Vehicular Crane”, the corresponding requirements of this

instruction must be strictly obeyed during operation process. Meanwhile, the
regulated safety cautions and safety operation requirements also must be
strictly obeyed, this can ensure safety for crane as well as operators. The main
technical parameters of vehicular crane are shown as Table 2.

Table 2 List of parameters for vehicular crane

Item Unit Parameters
Max. hoisting torque t·m 16
Max. hoisting weight kg 6300
Max. operation range m 8
Rated flow L/min 50
Max. operation pressure MPa 28
Capacity of oil tank L 160
Max. turning angle ° 390
Deadweight kg 2500
Installation dimension mm 2500×980×2150

2.5 Vehicle canopy

2.5.1 Function
The vehicle canopy is used for camouflage & dust-proof of trans-
loading vehicle and S-T-L canister protection.
2.5.2 Composition
The vehicle canopy consists of orbit, scissors-fork mechanism and
canopy. The expansion and folding of scissors-fork mechanism is carried out
manually. The figuration of vehicle canopy is shown as Fig. 3.

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Fig. 3 The figuration of vehicle canopy

2.6 Pneumatic system

The pneumatic system provides power for the cylinder of canister-
locking assembly. It uses the high-pressure gas from chassis’ gas bottle as the
gas source, controls make-and-break of gas by valve rotation manually, finally
to realize the (un)locking of canister-locking assembly. The working principle
of pneumatic system is shown as Fig. 4.

Chassis’ gas Canister 1

bottle

Ball-head
switch

Canister 2

Manual valve

Canister 3

Canister 4

Fig. 4 The working principle of pneumatic system

2.7 Earthing device

The earthing device makes its earthing cable to connect the earthing
copper sheet with the terminal of earthing rod, conducts all static-electricity
brought by trans-loading vehicle into the ground. This can ensure reliable
earthing of trans-loading vehicle during hoisting and long-term parking,
improve the entire safety level.
The earthing device mainly consists of earthing rod, earthing copper

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sheet, handle, earthing cable and connection cable.

2.8 Communication system

The trans-loading vehicle is equipped with one portable radio set,
which can carry out voice communication with launching vehicle and
command & communication vehicle in short distance.

3 Operation and using of trans-loading vehicle

3.1 Safety regulations

a. The operators must be given professional training and be familiar
with the operation flow of trans-loading vehicle;
b. When carries out hoisting with launching vehicle, the distance
between the two vehicles should be 300mm~800mm;
c. The S-T-L canisters should be confirmed as unlocking condition
before hoisting;
d. During hoisting of S-T-L canisters, their swinging range should
be noticed, pay attention do not impact with other canisters or vehicle body.
It’s forbidden for anyone to stand under the canisters during hoisting;
e. During transportation with S-T-L canisters (loaded with rockets),
the static iron chain should be connected with ground;
f. Pay attention the parallel distance between hoisting tools and S-T-
L canisters during hoisting, avoid impact upon canisters;
g. Operators should pay attention to self-safety while up-and-down
motion from trans-loading vehicle, prevent from any injury;
h. The rocket-loading condition of S-T-L canisters should be noticed
during hoisting, adjust the location of hoisting rings correspondingly;
i. Check if the locking device is under locking condition before
marching transportation;
j. While hoist the S-T-L canisters onto trans-loading vehicle, the

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principle “near-first, far-last” should be followed for all canisters on ground.

On the other hand, those canisters which will be arranged on the vehicle
should follow the principle “far-first, near-last”. Opposite sequence should be
adopted while canister removed from vehicle.

3.2 Establishment and responsibility of operators at the position

3.2.1 Establishment
There are 3 operators for trans-loading vehicle.
3.2.2 Responsibility
3.2.2.1 Post I—Captain
Captain is responsible for comprehensive work of trans-loading
vehicle, his responsibilities are as following:
a. Carries out communication operation, receives the order from the
superior and reports the hoisting information of trans-loading vehicle to the
superior;
b. Cooperates with No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator to cover or
remove vehicle canopy;
c. Operates the pneumatic valve to unlock S-T-L canisters, operates
the vehicular crane;
d. Commands No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator to work
cooperatively;
e. While vehicle reversing, observes and commands this operation
till proper distance.
3.2.2.2 Post II—No. 1 hoisting operator
Follows the order from Captain and works with No. 2 hoisting
operator cooperatively, his responsibilities are as following:
a. Drives trans-loading vehicle;
b. Cooperates with Captain & No. 2 hoisting operator to cover or
remove vehicle canopy;

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c. Cooperates with No. 2 hoisting operator to drill earthing rod and

connect earthing wire;
d. Cooperates with No. 2 hoisting operator to assemble and
disassemble hoisting tools, assist for hoisting operation;
e. Assist for Captain to observe the hoisting situation, report to
Captain immediately if any abnormal situation appears.
3.2.2.3 Post III—No. 2 hoisting operator
Follows the order from Captain and works with No. 1 hoisting
operator cooperatively, his responsibilities are as following:
a. Cooperates with Captain & No. 1 hoisting operator to cover or
remove vehicle canopy;
b. Cooperates with No. 1 hoisting operator to drill earthing rod and
connect earthing wire;
c. Cooperates with No. 1 hoisting operator to assemble and
disassemble hoisting tools, assist for hoisting operation;
d. While vehicle reversing, observes this operation till proper
distance;
e. Assist for Captain to observe the hoisting situation, report to
Captain immediately if any abnormal situation appears.

3.3 Operation flow of trans-loading vehicle

3.3.1 Hoist S-T-L canisters onto trans-loading vehicle
a. No. 1 hoisting operator drives the trans-loading vehicle enters
magazine or technical position, distance with the edge of S-T-L canisters
should be 300mm~800mm. Captain commands vehicle reversing, No. 2
hoisting operator observes reversing situation till trans-loading vehicle
achieves proper condition (the road surface is required basically smooth and
hard);
b. All 3 persons remove the vehicle canopy;

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c. No. 1 hoisting operator checks chassis condition, Captain & No.

2 hoisting operator checks equipment condition;
d. No. 1 hoisting operator drills earthing rod and No. 2 hoisting
operator connects earthing wire; all 3 persons release static electricity;
e. No. 1 hoisting operator switches on the force-taker, Captain
switches on power supply & wired controller, operates the supporting legs of
vehicular crane extending to maximum condition, and then controls crane to
hoisting condition. Both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator releases fixing
device of hoisting tools, and re-fixes it with crane;
f. Captain hoists the hoisting tools at the mass center of prepared S-
T-L canisters, No. 2 hoisting operator fixes the hoisting tools on canisters,
both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator supports the two ends of canisters;
g. Captain operates the vehicular crane for canister-hoisting;
h. Captain operates the vehicular crane to hoist S-T-L canisters onto
right-front position of trans-loading vehicle, No. 1 hoisting operator releases
the pneumatic locking device of right-front position. After Captain hoists S-T-
L canisters into pneumatic locking device, both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting
operator carries out canister-locking and releases hoisting tools;
Repeat above items f, g, h to hoist other prepared S-T-L canisters.
Captain checks locking device of trans-loading vehicle, carries out locking if
it is not locked.
i. Captain operates the vehicular crane to hoist the hoisting tools to
ground, both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator releases hoisting tools and
inserts fixing pin to fix it, Captain resets the vehicular crane;
j. Captain switches off power supply, withdraws the wired
controller. No. 1 hoisting operator switches off the force-taker, withdraws the
earthing rod, No. 2 hoisting operator withdraws the earthing wire;
k. All 3 persons cover the vehicle canopy;
l. Captain reports the completion situation of canister-hoisting to the
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superior;
m. No. 1 hoisting operator drives the trans-loading vehicle to leave
the site, both Captain and No. 2 hoisting operator leaves together.
3.3.2 Hoist S-T-L canisters onto launching vehicle
a. No. 1 hoisting operator drives the trans-loading vehicle and keeps
distance with the edge of launching vehicle 300mm~800mm. Captain
commands vehicle reversing, No. 2 hoisting operator observes reversing
situation till trans-loading vehicle achieves proper condition (the road surface
is required basically smooth and hard);
b. All 3 persons remove the vehicle canopy;
c. No. 1 hoisting operator checks chassis condition, Captain & No.
2 hoisting operator checks equipment condition;
d. No. 1 hoisting operator drills earthing rod and No. 2 hoisting
operator connects earthing wire; all 3 persons release static electricity;
e. No. 1 hoisting operator switches on the force-taker, Captain
switches on power supply & wired controller, operates the supporting legs of
vehicular crane extending to maximum condition, and then controls crane to
hoisting condition. Both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator releases fixing
device of hoisting tools, and re-fixes it with crane;
f. The operators of launching vehicle to unlock the launching
platform of launching vehicle, Captain hoists the hoisting tools at the mass
center of S-T-L canisters on the trans-loading vehicle, and then makes the
canisters be unlocking position. No. 2 hoisting operator fixes the hoisting
tools on canisters, No. 1 hoisting operator and launching vehicle operators
support the two ends of canisters;
g. Captain operates the vehicular crane for canister-hoisting;
h. Captain operates the vehicular crane to hoist S-T-L canisters onto
the launching vehicle, after Captain hoists canisters into the launching
platform, launching vehicle operators assist for carrying out canister-locking
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by launching platform and releasing hoisting tools;

Repeat above items f, g, h to hoist other prepared S-T-L canisters on
trans-loading vehicle. Captain locks the locking device of trans-loading
vehicle.
i. Captain informs the launching vehicle operators to check
preparation situation of S-T-L canisters, No. 1 hoisting operator records the
preparation situation of hoisting, both 2 sides sign for authorization;
j. Captain operates the vehicular crane to hoist the hoisting tools to
ground, both No. 1 & No. 2 hoisting operator releases hoisting tools and
inserts fixing pin to fix it, Captain resets the vehicular crane;
k. Captain switches off power supply, withdraws the wired
controller. No. 1 hoisting operator switches off the force-taker, withdraws the
earthing rod, No. 2 hoisting operator withdraws the earthing wire;
l. All 3 persons cover the vehicle canopy;
m. Captain reports the completion situation of canister-hoisting to
the superior;
n. No. 1 hoisting operator drives the trans-loading vehicle and leave
the site, both Captain and No. 2 hoisting operator leaves together.

4 Inspection of trans-loading vehicle

4.1 Chassis inspection of trans-loading vehicle

4.1.1 Check the lubrication oil level of engine
Take the engine dipstick out, wipe away its oil stain, and then
reinsert it into oil tank to check the oil level of engine, the regulated value
should be between scale “0” and “—”.
4.1.2 Check the battery
Start all the illumination lights of chassis of trans-loading vehicle,
and then measure the battery voltage, its voltage value should be 20V~28V.
4.1.3 Check the fuel
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Switch on the general-switch of power supply inside cab of trans-

loading vehicle, that means insert the power supply key into power supply
switch, and rotate the key to “I” position. Meanwhile, both the indication light
and warning light of engine’s machine oil pressure is flashing. After 5s~10s,
the indicator of fuel gauge will indicate the remained quantity of fuel tank, the
regulated value should be not less than l/2 (about 300km can be run).
4.1.4 Check the control mechanism
Check the control mechanism of trans-loading vehicle, including
such items as pre-heating start-up switch, clutch footplate, brake footplate,
accelerating throttle footplate, steering wheel, burn-out handle of engine,
parking brake switch, brake switch of engine exhaust, manual throttle handle,
bumper switch, etc. All items of control mechanism are required smart and
reliable, the clearance of motion empty stroke is suitable.
4.1.5 Check the engine start-up
Switch on the general-switch of power supply inside cab of trans-
loading vehicle, set the gearlever to “N” gear, all operation switches are set to
OFF. Rotate the pre-heating start-up switch, engine can be started normally
within 20s. The engine works normally after start up, with both the indicators
of temperature gauge & pressure gauge of machine oil inside green area.
4.1.6 Check the electronic instruments and gauges inside cab
After engine start-up, the reading of indicator of air pressure gauge
(dual-indicator type) should rise to 0.8MPa within 1min~2min. The
indications of machine oil pressure gauge, machine oil temperature gauge,
ammeter, torque converter temperature gauge, temperature gauge of engine
cylinder-cover, fuel gauge and engine rev gauge are at normal position, all
indication & warning lights work normally.
4.1.7 Check the pressure loss of gas bottle
After engine start-up and working, carry out gas-charging to
0.8MPa, and then shut down the engine. It is forbidden to step on the brake
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footplate, keep for 20min, the pressure loss is not more than 0.1MPa.
4.1.8 Check the start and running of trans-loading vehicle
The driver drives trans-loading vehicle and carries out inspection
for start and running. The following requirements should be satisfied: trans-
loading vehicle is smoothly started, running operation is stable, clutch is
thoroughly separated, gear-shifting of gearbox is reliable, braking is mild &
timely, engine rev is smoothly transformed, integration of axle’s & wheel’s
differential lock is safe & reliable, integration of gearbox’s & transfer case’s
force-taking mouth is also safe & reliable.
4.1.9 Check the assistant brake of chassis
While the engine is under idling condition, set the gearbox to
non-“N” gear. Switch on the hydraulic bumper, it is required to be effective
and reliable. Switch on the exhaust braking switch which is under the
instrument panel inside cab, the exhaust braking of engine is required to be
effective and reliable.
4.1.10 Check the oil & air pipelines of chassis
Check the fuel pipeline, high-pressure oil pipeline, oil pipeline of
hydraulic steering directional controller, oil pipeline of hydraulic steering
clutch, oil pipeline of hydraulic torque converter of chassis, all pipelines are
required to be without any oil-leakage. Check the braking pipeline and gas
bottle interface of chassis, they are required to be without any air-leakage and
damage.

4.2 Appearance inspection of trans-loading vehicle

4.2.1 Check the welding seam of welded piece
Check the appearance of trans-loading vehicle, there should be no
abnormal situation & cracks. Check all the welding seams of undercarriage
carefully, any crack is prohibited.
4.2.2 Check the connection bolt

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Check connection bolt between chassis & undercarriage, main

hydraulic pump & transmission shaft, crane with chassis & undercarriage of
trans-loading vehicle, all connection bolts are required to be no loose and
damage.
4.2.3 Check the cable, oil pipeline and air pipeline
Check the crane cable, there should be no fracture, scratch, serious
wrinkle, short-circuit burning, etc. Check the hydraulic pipeline, hydraulic
valve blocks and pipeline joints, there should be no oil-leakage and cracks.
Check the pneumatic pipeline, joint, valve of locking assembly, there should
be no air-leakage and the air pipeline without aging & cracks. Besides, there
should be no loose for ball valve operation.
4.2.4 Check the instruments and meters
Check the hydraulic gauge, such phenomena as damage and
indicator is not located at zero position is prohibited.
4.2.5 Check the hydraulic cylinder
The piston rod of hydraulic cylinder should not be self-propelled
gliding, the hydraulic cylinder should be without oil-leakage, the surface of
piston rod should not be damaged as well as without chroming layer-falling,
all supporters can rotate smartly, there should be no cracks & damage for
those supporters.
4.2.6 Check the oil quantity of hydraulic oil tank
Check if the height of liquid level inside hydraulic oil tank is
located in the visible window of level meter, it should be not lower than 2/3 of
display height of level meter, but also not higher than the visible window.

4.3 Check the working reliability of all locking mechanisms

Check the reliability of manual fixing and releasing for hoisting
tools, reset all mechanisms after inspection finished.
Check the locking reliability of pneumatic locking device.

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4.4 Check the air-channel

Start the chassis engine and ensure the pressure of chassis gas bottle
is not lower than 0.8MPa. Switch on the air-channel valve of chassis gas
bottle, there should be no leakage; switch on the pneumatic valve, canister-
locking mechanism is reliably unlocked; switch off the pneumatic valve,
canister-locking mechanism is locked. The silencer works normally and
without any whistle.

4.5 Check the vehicle canopy

Check the locking situation of canopy rod and if the canopy is
fastened firmly on the rod, also check if there is any loose or lose for all
connection bolts.

4.6 Inspection and notices during marching process

4.6.1 Inspection before marching
a. Check if the locking device is reliably locked while marching
with S-T-L canisters (loaded with rockets);
b. Check if the lights, instruments, steering system and braking
system of trans-loading vehicle is normal, also check if the air pressure of tyre
can satisfy the requirements and fuel, machine oil, water is enough or not.
4.6.2 Inspection during marching process
a. Both No. 1 & No. 2 loading operator should observe the fixing
situation of trans-loading vehicle as well as rockets at any moment during
marching process. Report to the superior and deal with it in time if any
abnormal situation appears;
b. Driver should frequently observe the instruments, meters and pay
attention if there is any cacophony for all parts. The speed should be properly
reduced under the precondition that transportation mission can be smoothly
completed during marching with rockets;
c. Check the trans-loading vehicle every 150km~200km, the
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emphasis should be whether the fixing of locking part of canisters, installation

part of vehicular crane and hoisting tool is firm or not. Also check the
fastening situation of fasteners, joints of electric lines, air/oil pipelines. The
connection between bottom base of carrying platform and vehicular
crossbeam should be especially noticed.
4.6.3 Inspection after marching
Inspection, wiping and lubricating for vehicle body should be
carried out in time after marching. Deal with the abnormal situation appears
during marching process in time and seriously, ensure the trans-loading
vehicle is under good technical condition all the time.

4.7 Inspection for hoisting

4.7.1 Inspection before hoisting
a. Check the electric system, hydraulic system & mechanical system
carefully, find out the reason of failure (if any) and carry out troubleshooting
in time;
b. Before hoisting, check carefully if the fixing and unlocking of
fixing mechanism of hoisting tools is normal.
4.7.2 Inspection after hoisting
a. Check if there is any abnormal transformation or damage for all
the connection positions, locking mechanism, fasteners and welded pieces,
report and deal with it in time if there is;
b. Check if there is any abnormal transformation or damage for
locking device, find out the reason (if any) and deal with it in time.
4.7.3 Precautions for hoisting
a. During hoisting process, it’s forbidden to check & repair the parts
of trans-loading vehicle;
b. During hoisting process, the earthing device should be reliably
earthed;

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c. Lock the tools box well;

d. There should be no inflammable and explosive material or
equipment by 50m around trans-loading vehicle;
e. All operators should be ready as per appointed positions;
f. While using the wired controller of vehicular crane, wire
collocation must be noticed.
4.7.4 Precautions after hoisting
Lock the S-T-L canisters immediately; withdraw the vehicular crane
and supporting legs.

5 Maintenance, keeping and troubleshooting

The correct maintenance & keeping can not only ensure trans-
loading vehicle in good condition, but also prolong its service life. Therefore,
the trans-loading vehicle element should establish practical & feasible
responsibility system, and seriously execute “3-frequents” (frequent wiping,
frequent maintenance, frequent inspection); “4-nos” (no loss, no damage, no
rust, no mildew), this can ensure trans-loading vehicle in good condition at
anytime.
The purpose of maintenance for trans-loading vehicle is to prevent
related parts from rusting, reduce the abrasion. The rust results in effect for
metal by air, water, sweat or combustion gas-flow, frequent wiping and
lubricating can isolate the metal surface from air, water & sweat, prevent from
rusting. The abrasion results in mutual friction among parts during motion
process, this is the unavoidable phenomenon. But the abrasion can be reduced
by properly lubricating on the friction surface of parts and keep them clean.

5.1 Maintenance requirements

a. All the positions and components cooperate with motion should
be able to move smartly and no seizure phenomenon;

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b. There should be no cracks and damage for all components and

welding seams. Loosing is not allowed for riveting positions, bolt joints and
the positions fixed by clamps;
c. The distortion which may influence canister-fixing is not allowed
for the components as locking mechanism and carrying platform;
d. Oil-leakage is not allowed for hydraulic system;
e. The electric system works reliably, there is no such phenomenon
as off-welding, pseudo welding and loosing for circuit joints of all
components.

5.2 Weekly inspection & maintenance

a. Carry out appearance inspection for trans-loading vehicle, clear
away the dirt and rusty spot;
b. Check the vehicle canopy, there should be no any damage;
c. Check the reliability of locking device for the trans-loading
vehicle which is loaded with S-T-L canisters, loosing is not allowed;
d. Oil-leakage is not allowed for hydraulic system;
e. Check and screw down the fasteners of electric system, wipe the
plug-socket, terminal and contact point of conducting wire, and then tie up &
insulate the naked conducting wire;
f. Check the tools box & spare wheel and if the fixing of hoisting
tools is good;
g. Lubricate necessary positions as per lubrication requirements.

5.3 Monthly inspection & maintenance

a. Clear away the dust of pipelines and components;
b. Check if there is any abnormal phenomenon as leakage for
pipelines and components, and whether the pipeline joints are loose or not.
Screw down the cylinder as well as valve parts in time if leakage appears,
change the sealing piece if the leakage continues. Contact with the
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manufacturer in time while the problem can not be solved, change the
component or return to its manufacturer for maintenance. While there is
leakage for end face of joint, knock down the joint for inspection, and then
reinstall & screw down the joint by spanner as there is no abnormal situation
any more. While there is leakage for other joints, screw down it by spanner. If
the leakage continues, change the pipeline or joint. Check if the bolt of plug
for electromagnetic valve is loose or not, if it is loose, uniformly screw down
the bolt as per the diagonal line;
c. Check if there is any abnormal phenomenon for welding seams of
locking device and carrying platform;
d. Check and screw down the thread connection fastener;
e. Check if there is any abnormal phenomenon for motion of
locking device and fixing device for hoisting tools;
f. Check the working situation of electric system;
g. Carry out lubrication on the motion surface of parts;
h. Check if the height of liquid level inside oil tank is located in the
visible window of level meter, it should be not lower than 2/3 of display
height of level meter. The oil filter is needed to add the No. 32 anti-abrasion
hydraulic oil into oil tank if the height of liquid level is too low, the filtering
accuracy of oil filter is 5μm.

5.4 Inspection & maintenance by every half-year

a. Check the working situation of all parts of hydraulic system, the
hydraulic oil should be changed if it is dirty;
b. Check and screw down the fastener of electric system, wipe the
plug-socket, terminal and contact point of conducting wire, and then tie up &
insulate the naked conducting wire;
c. Check the situation of coating layer of all parts. At the paint-
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cleaning, the part which is seriously rusted or damaged should be changed;

d. Check whether the tools, spare parts & accessories, spare wheel,
fire extinguisher is complete or not, carry out maintenance and
supplementation if damage or loss appears;
e. Clean the oil filter every half-year, change the filter cartridge if
it’s dirty. Firstly tweak the shell of oil filter down, and then tweak the filter
cartridge down, replace it with new one, finally recover the shell;
f. Carry out lubrication for the surface of moveable positions, thread
connection and friction positions every half-year;
g. Calibrate the pressure gauge every 2 years.

5.5 Wiping and lubrication

5.5.1 Wiping
The trans-loading vehicle which is frequently used should be wiped
and lubricated after each time’s marching and hoisting operation according to
specific situation. It is forbidden to carry out water-washing for those
components of upper part.
The trans-loading vehicle which is parked in the open air should be
completely covered by the vehicle canopy. Meanwhile, it should be minimally
wiped once every week, also do this after sandstorm, raining and snowing.
Wiping and lubrication for trans-loading vehicle should be carried out under
the instructions of related technicians. Carry out wiping for trans-loading
vehicle around the concentrated training every year, and knock down the
part/component which is not easy for wiping, it’s convenient for
part/component-wiping.
5.5.2 Lubrication
The lubrication requirements for trans-loading vehicle are as
following:
a. The lubrication grease should be stored inside clean & sealed

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containers;
b. Clear away the dirt of grease coupler before lubrication, also
wipe off the overflowed grease after lubrication;
c. Wipe off the old grease while adding the new one;
d. If there is sandstorm, rain and snow, carry out wiping for trans-
loading vehicle in time, supplement the grease as per needs;
e. The oil-drain-plug of oil tank must be tweaked down while
replacing the hydraulic oil, store all the old oil inside clean containers, and
then drain the remained oil of other parts of hydraulic system, finally add the
new oil into oil tank;
f. Carry out lubrication for the surface of moveable positions, thread
connection and friction positions.

5.6 Keeping for trans-loading vehicle

5.6.1 Keeping inside sheltered parking lot
The trans-loading vehicle which is frequently used can be parked at
out-of-doors position, and make it be in marching condition. The trans-
loading vehicle which is parked inside sheltered parking lot, the distance
among vehicles and between trans-loading vehicle & wall should be not less
than 1m. The trans-loading vehicle which will be stored for long time must be
wiped and kept clean, and then be parked in the warehouse which possesses
corresponding safety & protection measures after lubrication and covered
with vehicle canopy. The following steps should be done:
a. Make the S-T-L canisters be in locking condition;
b. The hoisting tools should be reliably fixed;
c. Check and wipe the vehicular tools and spare parts & accessories;
d. Take the battery away and carry out periodically charging &
checking;
e. Consider the convenient maintenance as the principle, seriously

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execute “fixed-person keeping, fixed-site placing, fixed-time wiping, fixed-

period checking”, effectively prevent the trans-loading vehicle from loss,
damage and rusting.
5.6.2 Keeping at out-of-doors parking lot
The placement of trans-loading vehicle is the same with the
sheltered parking lot. However, the trans-loading vehicle is required for
camouflage which fully makes use of landform & terrain feature. It’s
unnecessary to obstinately obey the sequence, but relative concentration
should be considered for convenient commanding & management. The
following conditions for out-of-doors parking lot should be satisfied:
a. Near the troops’ residence and water source, good road surface
for passing in & out is possible, far from the vital communication line and
civilian residence, keep away from the high-pressure circuit and the area
which flood may occur;
b. The ground surface should be firm, smooth, dry and not easy for
water-gathering.
5.6.3 Keeping and maintenance under special condition
5.6.3.1 Keeping and maintenance under high temperature condition
The high temperature brings high humidity, this will lead to the
grease becomes thinner, metallic parts be rusty and rubber pieces aging &
pastiness. Therefore, the following points should be noticed:
a. The trans-loading vehicle should be parked at the cool &
ventilated positions inside sheltered parking lot. The wheels, locking device
and vehicular crane of trans-loading vehicle which is parked out-of-doors
should be covered by grass-curtain, bamboo-mat or other material, this can
prevent from direct sunlight;
b. Frequently check and maintain the trans-loading vehicle,
lubrication should be carried out for anti-rusting.
5.6.3.2 Keeping and maintenance under rainy & damp condition
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During rainy season or inside the tunnel, there is water-leakage of

ground & wall, also with high humidity, the salinity may exist in the air at
coastal region. Under this condition, the trans-loading vehicle may be easily
rusted; the cloth & wooden pieces may be easily decayed. Therefore, the
following points should be noticed:
a. Increase the frequency of inspection and maintenance;
b. Remove the vehicle canopy after raining, wipe off the water
vapor attached on surface of metallic parts, and then carry out drying;
c. Check if there is any water inside locking device after raining and
wipe off it in time;
d. The electric system of the trans-loading vehicle which will be
stored for long time should be periodically checked, generally carry out the
locking operation once as well as operate the vehicular crane once per season.
At the region with high humidity, the frequency should be properly increased,
this can avoid falling of insulation performance and damage of electric
components because of damp weather. Carry out drying for those highly
damped electric components in time.
5.6.3.3 Keeping and maintenance under sandstorm condition
The sand can easily enter inside components/parts under sandstorm
condition and make the components/parts suffer from abrasion & scratch.
Therefore, the following points should be noticed:
a. Maintain the trans-loading vehicle without sandstorm. Firstly
clear away the sand and then wipe off the old grease while wiping. Lubricate
the new grease after wiping, seriously execute frequent wiping as well as little
lubrication;
b. Check if there is any sand on guide rail before hoisting, avoid any
influence for canister moving;
c. Fix the hoisting tools in time after hoisting finished.

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5.7 Failure analysis and troubleshooting for trans-loading vehicle

The common failures are shown as the following table, if the failure
continues, return to the manufacturer in time, disassemble and knock down
the parts without permission is not allowed. The failures and troubleshooting
measures are shown as Table 3.

Table 3 The common failures and troubleshooting measures

S/N Failures Reasons Measures
Check if the switch of
The hydraulic pump is not
transfer case is switched
working
No pressure on
Abnormal working for Maintain or replace the
overflow valve overflow valve
Liquid level is too low in oil Add the oil up to
Abnormal pressure tank calibrated height
Lower pressure
while working of Inner leakage is high inside Replace the sealing
1
hydraulic system hydraulic cylinder piece
of vehicular crane Air exists in hydraulic oil Exhaust
Abrasion of hydraulic Maintenance or
Unstable
cylinder replacing
pressure
Wash and replace
Polluted hydraulic oil
hydraulic oil
Higher Setting value of overflow Readjust the pressure of
pressure valve is too high overflow valve
Seizure of Rusty guide rail or foreign Wash, wipe off rust and
2 Locking device
moving substance barrage lubrication
Insertion & Replace the insertion
Distortion of pin
Fixing device for extraction of pin
3
hoisting tools fixing pin is
Lack of lubrication Lubrication
not well

Note: The keeping and maintenance for chassis and vehicular crane
should be carried out as per “Maintenance Instructions of Chassis and
Vehicular Crane”.

5.8 Tools, spare parts & accessories

The tools, spare parts & accessories are stored in the tools box,
which is shown as Table 4.

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Table 4 Gathering list of tools, spare parts & accessories

S/N Name Qty. Purpose
Spare parts
1 Hoisting tools 1 Piece For canister-hoisting
Accessories
Release the static
2 Earthing device 1 Set electricity of vehicle
body while hoisting
3 Metallic fuel barrel 1 Set For fueling
Tools
For out-of-doors
4 Tools bag for sapper 1 Set
marching
For troubleshooting of
5 Digital multimeter 1 Set
electric system
For mechanical
6 Wire-cutter 1 Piece
maintenance
Multifunction electrician
7 1 Piece For electric maintenance
knife
For mechanical
8 Braking steel tape 1 Piece
maintenance
For mechanical
9 Common sleeve spanner 1 Set
maintenance
For mechanical
10 Inner hexagon spanner 1 Set
maintenance
For mechanical
11 Double-end spanner 1 Set
maintenance
Double offset ring For mechanical
12 1 Set
spanner maintenance
Screwdriver for slotted For mechanical
13 1 Set
head screws maintenance
Screwdriver for cross For mechanical
14 1 Set
head screws maintenance

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