84 CHAPTER 3
Maintenance
Tailgate Limit Switch
Adjustment
Non-comingle Expert(t) 2000
TM
units
are equipped with a limit switch located
at the top of the left-hand side tailgate
cylinder (Figure 139. “Left-hand side
tailgate cylinder”). When the tailgate is
unlocked, the cylinder releases the
limit switch lever that activates the
backup alarm and a warning buzzer
inside the cab.
As the cylinder head is moving down,
the limit switch trigger lever is
released, and the warning buzzer and
backup alarm should be heard.
Figure 139. Left-hand side tailgate
cylinder
To adjust the limit switch located
next to hydraulic cylinder (tailgate
unlocked), 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. Start the engine and engage the
hydraulic system;
3. Open the tailgate using the lever
on the console and listen if the
warning buzzer and the backup
alarm start to beep as you move
the lever;
4. Adjust the trigger lever of the
limit switch so the limit switch will
DANGER
APPLY THE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROCEDURE
AT ALL TIMES WHEN
MAINTENANCE
OR INSPECTION IS
CARRIED
OUT ON THE VEHICLE.
Trigger
Lever
Limit
Switch