24 General Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Chart
Component/System Verification Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Page
Limit/proximity
switches
Proper adjustment of all
limit/proximity
switches is imperative
X See page 47
Check and clean area
around limit/proximity
switches
X
Lubrication Lubricate the packer
and its accessories.
See lubrication chart on
side of the vehicle
X See page 80
Wiring System Check for damaged
harnesses and/or bad
connections
X See page 129
Battery Cables Ensure cables are not
coming in contact with
an area that could rub
through the insulation
X
Operator controls Check for proper
operation
X
Air tanks Drain air tanks X See page 145
Air system Check for leaks X See page 145
Drain filter X
Safety systems Check for proper
operation (tailgate
alarm and special
devices)
X See page 13
Lifting arm Check hydraulic
pressure
X See page 109
Check all pivots and
mechanism
X See page 191