200 General Maintenance
Proximity and Limit Switches
Proximity and limit switches act as remote electrical on/off switches and must be adjusted properly.
Figure 3-294 and Figure 3-295 show where the proximity/limit switches are located on the truck.
Figure 3-294
Switches on the street side of the body
Figure 3-295
Switches on the curb side of the body
Warning
Proximity and limit switches must function properly. Serious damage to the equipment,
injuries or death may occur if you operate the machinery with improperly adjusted
switches.
Top door fully open limit
switch (optional)
Arm stowed limit switch
(optional)
Body raised limit
switch (on frame)
Tailgate unlocked
proximity switch
Arm mid-height &
arm parked limit
switches (optional)
Tailgate fully open
proximity switch (optional)
Packer extend/retract
proximity switches
Crusher panel up limit
switch (optional)
Chute limit switch
(optional)
Arm mid-height &
arm parked limit
switches (optional)
Top door fully open limit
switch (optional)
Arm stowed limit
switch (optional)