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Contender Front Loader
Preventive Maintenance
3.6 Trash Behind the Pack/Eject
• Daily Checks - The refuse vehicle is inspected for trash
behind the pack/eject by the operator or skilled service
personnel.
When the refuse vehicle is operated on the route, trash can
pass-by the pack/eject. If the trash is not cleaned from behind
the pack/eject, the refuse vehicle can be damaged.
NOTE
Packer body must be empty when performing
this procedure.
1. Raise the fork assembly fully.
2. Raise the arm to the home position.
3. While pressing the ARM OVERBODY OVERRIDE switch,
extend the pack/eject.
4. Perform your company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure.
If your company does not have a Lockout/Tagout
procedure, follow OSHA 1910.147 and 1910.146
Conned Space as appropriate.
5. Unlatch the side door handle (Figure 46, Item 1) and open
the side door.
6. Inspect behind the pack/eject for accumulation of trash.
7. Remove the trash from behind the pack/eject using a
clean out tool or a plastic shovel.
CAUTION
Do not damage the pack and sweep cylinder
rods when cleaning out trash.
Never use metal objects or tools to clean
out trash from around the pack and sweep
cylinders.
Failure to comply may cause damage to
equipment.
8. After the trash is removed, close and secure the side door
and fold up the ladder.
9. Remove Lockout/Tagout.
10. Retract the Pack/Eject.
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Figure 46