General Maintenance 75
8. Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump.
9. Move the chute towards the right side of the hopper.
10. Disengage the hydraulic pump and stop the engine.
11. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 12).
12. Inspect the rubber bumpers inside the hopper. Replace if necessary.
Figure 3-75
Rubber bumpers
13. Exit the hopper and slide the stepladder back (or fold it back) into closed position.
Adjusting Chute Cylinder
When performing inspection inside the hopper, check if the chute rests on all rubber bumpers. The
cylinder that controls the chute can be adjusted so that the chute rests properly on the rubber
bumpers.
To adjust the chute cylinder:
1. Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump.
2. Move the chute towards the left side of the hopper.
3. Fully extend the packer.
4. Turn OFF both the hydraulic pump and the engine.
5. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 12).
6. Access the chute cylinder from behind the cab and remove the chute pin.
7. Loosen the cylinder locknut.