94 General Maintenance
Adjusting Chute Proximity Switch Gaps (Co-Mingle Vehicles)
To ensure that a chute proximity switch is working properly, there must be a 3 ⁄ 16inch gap between
the switch and the target that passes in front of it.
To adjust the gap:
1. Move the chute to the right:
1 a. Start the engine.
1 b. Engage the hydraulic pump.
1 c. Move the chute.
1 d. Disengage the hydraulic pump.
1 e. Stop the engine.
2. On the right-hand side proximity switch, loosen the nuts located on each side of the proximity
switch bracket.
Figure 3-94
Chute proximity switch
3. Push or pull the proximity switch until there is a gap between 3 ⁄ 16” and 1 ⁄ 4” between the plate
and the switch.
4. Tighten up both nuts.
5. Move the chute to the left:
5 a. Start the engine
5 b. Engage the hydraulic pump
5 c. Move the chute
5 d. Disengage the hydraulic pump
5 e. Stop the engine
6. On the left-hand side proximity switch, loosen the nuts located on each side of the proximity
switch bracket.
7. Push or pull the proximity switch until there is a gap between 3 ⁄ 16” and 1 ⁄ 4” between the plate
and the switch.
8. Tighten up both nuts.
9. Make sure that the proximity switches detect the plate properly.
Plate (target)
Switch
Bracket
Nuts
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