Safety 21
Figure 2-17
Master switch
7. Put an “OFF SERVICE” tag on the driver’s wheel and on the front windshield.
8. Use safety props to block any system that could move by gravity (open tailgate, etc.).
9. Drain all air tanks.
10. Verify and inspect any security device and/or mechanism to make sure that there is no bypass
and that they are all functional.
Shutting Down the Vehicle
If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time, follow the chassis manufacturer’s
shutdown and maintenance requirements.
Also:
1. Park the vehicle on hard, level ground and apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arm, crusher panel, packer,
etc.).
3. Turn OFF, in sequence, the hydraulic pump, the electrical system, the engine and the master
switch.
4. Drain all air tanks (see Figure 2-18).
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