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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PLANT & EQUIPMENT

TRANSIT MIXER
1.0 Machine Particulars
i).Manufacturer's Name & Address : __________________________

ii).Capacity : __________________________

iii).Model : __________________________

iv).Serial No. : __________________________

v).Engine No. : __________________________

vi).Chasis No. : __________________________

vii).Top Engine No. : __________________________

viii).Tyre Size Rear : __________________________

ix).Tyre Size Front : __________________________

x).Hydraulic Pump
a)Capacity : __________________________

b)Model : __________________________

xi).Hydraulic Motor
a)Capacity : __________________________

b)Model : __________________________

xii).Alternator No. & Make : __________________________

xiii).F.I.P No. & Make : __________________________

xiv).Name & Address Of Dealer : __________________________

__________________________
__________________________

xv).Date Of Purchase : __________________________

xvi).Date Of Installation : __________________________

xvii).Registration No. : __________________________

xviii).Insurance Policy No. : __________________________

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2.0 Operation :

Transit Mixer is used to carry the concrete from Batching Plant to the place of concretting. It consist of a
chasis with a Leyland or Tata engine & a concrete carrying Mixing drum mounted on this chasis driven by
a separate engine . The capacity may be 4 m3 to 6 m3. During carryign it rotates clockwise by a hydraulic
pump getting directly drive from an engine & during pouring of concrete it rotates anticlockwise. The
Mixing drum consist of mixing blades which rotates during the operation for complete mixing of
concrete. The total operation is hydraulic in nature.

3.0 Maintenance Schedule

3.1 Before Starting.

a) Check the dust indicator.
b) Check the engine oil level.
c) Check the coolant level.
d) Check & adjust the V-belt tension.
e) Check fuel level in fuel tank.
f) Check fuel tank element.
g) Check all the safety warning devices.
h) Check the pressure & condition of front & rear tyres.
i) Check any oil leakege.
j) Check all the split pins.
k) Check the hydrauli c oil level.
l) Check the position of the mirror.
m) Check and grease the guide.
n) Check all the welding joints.
o) Check the turbo charger for any kind of leakage.
p) Check the oil level in gear box.

3.2 After Starting.

a) Check engine exhaust smoke colour.
b) Check all the gauges.
c) Check all the safety warning devices.
d) Check any abnormal sound in the Engine unit & gear box.
e) Check the electrical wiring system.
f) Check all the switches.
g) Check all the function of the governor
h) Check any abnormal sound in the hyd. pump & motor unit.
i) Check the oil & water temperature.
j) Check the illumination of all lights & bulbs.
k) Check the performance of clutches & brakes.
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3.3 Maintenance: After every 250-300 running hours.

a) Clean the air filter element.

b) Replace the engine oil.
c) Replace the oil filter element.
d) Replace the fuel filter.
e) Wash the fuel tank strainer.
f) Check terminal bloch.
g) Clean the engine body.
h) Check the air cleaner
i) Clean the radiator.
j) Check all the auto electrical system.
k) Check coolant inhibitor.
l) Check heat exchanger zinc plugs.
m) Check the fliud coupling of the hydarulic system.
n) Check the gear box oil.
o) Check the unloder valve,propet valve, quick relief valve.

3.4 After Monthly checking is completed.

i) Start the engine.

ii) Run at idle rating for 5 min.
iii) Check the oil pressure.
iv) Stop the engine and check the oil level after 15 min.
v) Note the date of servicing, the hour at which servicing is done and the next due date.All in
log book for the machine.
vi) In case any abnormality is being rectified it should also mentioned in the Log Book.

4.0 Safety:

a) The machine shall be run according to the norms & instruction indicated in the
manual to ensure personal safety of the operator and the site workers.
b) The machine can only be operated by specialized & trained operator having valid
driving licence for such machine.
c) The operator shall wear

i) Safety shoes.
ii) Safety Helmets.
iii) Safety Goggles.

d) Never operate the machine or carry out maintenance without any proper
knowledge.
e) Fire extinguisher should be kept.
f) Clean all the electrical points to avoid spark/fire.
 g) Don't wear any loose fittings.

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h) Before operation of machine make sure that all points of safety have been
checked and are in order.
i) Don't try to rectify any fault during running of machine .
j) After servicing the machine check & count the tool before starting the machine.
k) Make sure the rear of the vehicle is free from any obstacle or working personel.

“Accidents are never caused they are happened.”

5.0 Maintenance schedule in sheets to follow.