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7 b. Pull the spring-loaded latch to the right and turn the latch handle a quarter of a turn
clockwise to release the spring so that the latch can return to its original position.
Cleaning up the Hopper (Co-Mingle Units)
NOTE: Packer must be fully extended before applying the following procedure (see Preparing the
Hopper for Clean-Up on page 24).
Once the hopper has been prepared for clean-up:
1. Open the clean-out traps on each side of the hopper (see Figure 3-3).
2. Use the stepladder to climb and reach the front part of the body just behind the cab.
NOTE: On co-mingle units, the floating panel cannot be opened.
3. With a scraper or pressurised water, remove all accumulated dirt behind the packer, under the
cylinder brackets, and inside side rails (see Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7
Area behind the packer
4. Remove debris through the clean-out traps (see Figure 3-6).
5. Finish cleaning the area with pressurized water.
Inspecting the Hopper After Clean-up
Once you are finished cleaning the hopper area, inspect your work:
1. Check the following components for proper working order and/or alignment:
• Rollers
Caution!
When opening or closing the floating panel, keep hands and fingers away from the pinch
point area.