88 CHAPTER 3
Maintenance
Hydraulic Cylinder
Inspection Procedures
To maintain proper working order and
extend cylinder life, it is essential to
inspect the hydraulic cylinders at least
once a month. Make sure that
connections between all hoses and
pipes are tightened, and there are no
oil leaks.
Check that all cylinder caps are firmly
tightened and there are no leaks. All
leaks must be repaired immediately by
replacing damaged or faulty cylinders.
Lubricate and inspect all cylinders’
mounting points (pins, retaining bolts,
etc.)
Main Hydraulic Valve
The Expert(t) 2000
TM
side-loading unit is
equipped with a directional control
valve which is assembled as follows
from top to bottom (Figure 142. “Main
hydraulic valve”).
For further details, refer to the
hydraulic system Parts and Diagram
section, or see the simplified diagram
for the packing system in the
troubleshooting section.
Note:Configuration of the main
valve may change depending
on what option is installed on
the vehicle.
To get more information regarding
specific options, refer to the proper
section of the manual included with the
vehicle documentation or contact the
Labrie Customer Support Center.
DANGER
APPLY THE LOCKOUT / TAGOUT
PROCEDURE
AT ALL TIMES WHEN
MAINTENANCE
OR INSPECTION IS
CARRIED
OUT ON THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE BALL VALVE ON THE
SUCTION
LINE IS COMPLETELY OPEN
BEFORE
ENGAGING THE HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
.