34 General Repair Practices
Replacement Parts
Of growing concern to the Labrie Enviroquip Group is the use of counterfeit, will-fit or substitute
parts. Leach replacement parts are designed and manufactured to exacting standards. The use of
counterfeit, will-fit or substitute parts may effect the operation and performance of the unit and will
void the warranty. Insure maximum reliability and protect your investment; insist on Leach original
factory replacement parts... available at LabriePlus.
Technical Service Bulletins
In addition to the information provided in this Service Manual, Technical Service Bulletins are issued
when needed to cover interim changes or to provide supplementary information necessary for
maintaining the refuse unit in a proper safe operating condition. Check with your authorized Leach
distributor.
Safety Precautions
Prior to Performing any Service or Repair
Before performing any service or repair, the following tasks should be carried out:
Set the parking brake.
Put the vehicle in park, or if equipped with a manual transmission, put the unit in gear and remove
the ignition key (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 28).
Place an OSHA approved chock block in front and behind the front tire.
If safety props are to be used to support the tailgate, place them as shown in Tailgate Safety Props
on page 20.
When working on the unit, always use the service tools listed on page 156 if so directed by the
instructions in Chapter 8 Service and Repair.
Whenever dismantling any hydraulic line, valve, or cylinder, be sure to turn off the hydraulic fluid
flow (see Figure 2-17), relieve the pressure and slowly crack or loosen the fittings.
During Service or Repair
While performing any service or repair, the following tasks should be carried out:
Always wear safety glasses.
Apply the lock out/tag out procedure before:
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