Introduction 5
EXPERT™ Basic Maintenance
EXPERT™ refuse bodies require routine maintenance to ensure product longevity as well as
dependability. Various components have specific needs. A detailed portion of these items is listed
below:
Packer Wear Shoes and Guides
Some of the most commonly overlooked wear items involve the packing system.
The packer wear strips and floor guides have a life which require proper maintenance. Improperly
maintained packers can result in, but are not limited to: holes worn in the floor liner and/or floor
itself, binding of the packing assembly due to uneven wear against the hopper side walls, etc.
For proper packer wear diagnosis and servicing, see page 127 and the following.
Lubrication
All moving parts require lubrication for continued operation, longevity and dependability.
The schedule for lubrication is based on an 800 can/5 day a week work schedule. Maintenance
intervals should be adjusted according to the truck’s route or duty cycle. Proper greasing ensures the
maximum life from the moving parts as it flushes out water and contaminants from the joint.
For proper lubrication specifications, see the Lubrication chapter on page 235.
Lifting Arm
Next to the packer, the lifting arm on an Automated Side Loader is the piece of equipment with the
most amount of movement throughout the course of a route. Due to this, the arm has the shortest
service interval and requires the most attention.
For the H
ELPING-HAND™ arm lubrication chart, see Figure 4-13. For maintenance of the arm, see
Lifting Arms on page 379.
Body
The body contains grease fittings for every operating cylinder as well as linkages.
Without proper lubrication and maintenance, these parts can become seized, galled, and/or break
resulting in equipment damage or injury.
For the E
XPERT™ lubrication chart, see Figure 4-12. For maintenance of the body and its equipment
(such as cylinders, packer and tailgate), see General Maintenance on page 27.
Hydraulic Fluid and Filter
Hydraulic fluid is the life blood of the Labrie refuse body. Regular maintenance of the hydraulics will
ensure long, trouble-free life.
As directed in this manual and all service training, the hydraulic filter needs to be replaced after the
initial 50 hours of new truck operation and again every 6 months, or when the filter restriction gauge
is in the yellow.
The hydraulic fluid needs to be replaced once a year along with the suction screen being removed,
inspected, cleaned and/or replaced.
For more details on the hydraulic system of your truck, refer to the Hydraulic chapter on page 255.
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