Bailey Agricultural tipper service schedule

1. Unload, lower the body, stop the tractor, take the key out and chock the wheels. Put the hydraulic controls in neutral.
2. Grease the upper and lower tip ram pivots, both body tipping pivots, and both tailgate ram pivots and tailgate pivots.
3. If you must raise the body to reach a nipple, prop it securely first. Never work under a raised body held only by the ram.
4. Drain water from the air reservoir if fitted.

Tools: Grease gun, Body prop

1. Park level, stop the tractor, take the key out and chock the wheels. Never work under a raised body unless it is propped.
2. Wear a respirator: Bailey warns linings may contain asbestos.
3. Check the actuator stroke and the lining thickness and drum clearance through the inspection holes.
4. To adjust: release the lock nut on the screw behind each brake arm, turn the screw clockwise until the brake just applies (feel it by turning the wheel), then back off two full turns and retighten the lock nut.
5. When the adjuster runs out, move the lever on to the next spline, return the screw and repeat.
6. Check all screws and lock nuts and test the service and parking brakes.

Tools: Spanners, Jack and axle stands, Respirator

1. Raise the axle clear and support it on stands. Release the parking brake.
2. Lever under the tyre with a long bar and watch the hub for movement; repeat sideways between chassis and tyre.
3. If there is excess movement, set the end float as in the 6-month task.
4. Check the U-bolts: 70 mm axle 265 Nm, 80 mm 260 Nm, 90–100 mm 370 Nm, 120–127 mm 540 Nm.

Tools: Jack and axle stands, Long bar, Torque wrench

1. Support the axle, remove the wheel, the six hub cap screws and the cap.
2. Spin the hub and torque the adjusting nut to 375 Nm; spin 4 more turns and torque to 375 Nm again.
3. Loosen the nut at least one full turn, torque it to 25 Nm, then back it off 2 to 2.5 flats.
4. Fit the lock washer onto the dowel, fit the lock nut and torque it to 375 Nm.
5. Check end float with the dial gauge: 0.05–0.15 mm.
6. Pack the cap with grease, fit the gasket and refit the cap. Replace any missing or damaged hub cap at once.

Tools: Axle stands, Torque wrench (to 375 Nm), Dial gauge with magnetic base

1. Lower the body, stop the tractor, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Clean the trailer down and repaint any bare metal.
3. Protect the electrical plugs and cover the ends of the hydraulic and air couplings.
4. Grease all bright parts such as ram rods.
5. Replace worn or damaged parts and any missing safety decals.

Tools: Pressure washer, Touch-up paint, Grease

1. Support the axle on stands and remove the wheel and hub cap.
2. Clean out old grease, check the bearings and pack 400 g into the hub and 200 g into the cap.
3. Set the end float as in the 6-month task and refit the cap and wheel.

Tools: Axle stands, Wheel brace, Scales or marked tub

1. Stop the tractor, take the key out and chock the wheels. Release any hydraulic and air pressure before touching couplings.
2. Torque wheel nuts to the table (e.g. M22 x 1.5: 450 Nm) progressively and diagonally. Do not use an impact gun.
3. Check lights and reflectors, tyre pressures and condition, hoses, air lines and the towing eye.
4. Grease the brake linkages, sprung drawbar, rocking beam pivots (if fitted) and every running gear nipple.
5. Check for loose nuts and bolts and oil leaks.

Tools: Torque wrench, Tyre gauge, Grease gun