96 CHAPTER 3
Maintenance
Strainer Cleaning
Procedure
To clean the strainer, apply the
following procedure:
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied and the vehicle is tagged
out for maintenance purposes
(refer to “Lockout/Tagout
Procedure” on page 8);
2. Retract all cylinders (packer,
crusher panel, tailgate etc.)
3. Raise the body and install the
safety prop;
4. Disengage the hydraulic pump;
5. Stop the engine;
6. Clean around the filler cap and
remove it;
7. Drain the hydraulic tank using
the drain plug under the tank
(Refer to “Hydraulic Oil
Replacement Procedure” on
page 92);
8. Once emptied, reinstall the drain
plug (Figure 149. “Hydraulic
tank”);
Figure 149. Hydraulic tank
9. Remove both hose clamps from
the suction hose (Figure 150.
“Suction hose”) and slide the
hose over the pipe until it clears
DANGER
APPLY THE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT
PROCEDURE
AT ALL TIMES WHEN
MAINTENANCE
OR INSPECTION IS
CARRIED
OUT ON THE VEHICLE.
CAUTION
SOME HYDRAULIC TANKS ARE
PRESSURIZED
(3 TO 5 PSI). UNSCREW
THE
FILLER CAP SLOWLY.
Strainer
Filler/
Breather Cap
Drain Plug
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