140 CHAPTER 5
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s)
The packer moves
irregularly or
sideways
The packer wear plates are
worn out.
Replace the wear plates.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s)
The tailgate
unlocks and lowers
by itself
The velocity fuse is dirty or
deffective
Clean or replace the
velocity fuse. Call the
Labrie Customer Support
Center for details.
Inverted hydraulic hoses
on the main hydraulic
valve.
Test the power bleed on
the tailgate section of the
valve. Call the Labrie
Customer Support Center
for details.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s)
The packer doesn’t
complete a full
cycle
The body is full, preventing
the packer to reach the
fully extended position.
Unload the body.
An accumulation of refuse
material behind the packer
doesn’t allow the packer to
reach its fully retracted
position.
Clean the area behind the
packer.
The limit switches for the
packer lost their settings or
are annoyed by some
debris.
Clean the area around the
limit switches and/or adjust
their settings.