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COMPACTION
Before troubleshooting a unit, it is important to remember that the compaction may vary with
the following conditions:
1) Type of refuse. Tree branches, dry leaves, furniture, and any other items loaded into the body
that take up relatively large amounts of space will reduce the compaction ratio.
2) Moisture content of refuse. Wet refuse will pack tighter than dry and consequently, a wet
load will weigh more than a dry load. Wet refuse loaded into the body will increase the com-
paction ratio.
3) Operation of the equipment. As with the operation of any type of heavy equipment, one
machine can yield di erent results with di erent operators.
4) Preventive Maintenance. A properly maintained unit will achieve higher compaction rates
than one that is poorly maintained. The condition of the hydraulic system, pump, main
relief settings and the condition of the operating cylinder seals will all have an e ect on unit
performance and compaction. Some chassis components will also a ect compaction. The
engine speed during packing, uid level in an automatic transmission, and the condition of
the clutch assembly in a standard transmission may also a ect compaction.
Compaction rates of a unit will depend on the season, the type of trash, the weather, and the
operation and maintenance of a unit. If the unit packs relatively consistent loads and has been
properly maintained according to the Service manual, then it is safe to assume that it is getting
maximum compaction for your particular conditions.
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