McNeilus Contender - 1.5 Preparation Before Starting Route; 1.6 Neutral Interlock Test Procedure for Optional Neutral Interlock

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Contender Front Loader
Operation
1.5 Preparation Before Starting Route
1. Turn battery disconnect ON.
2. If necessary, turn rear and side lights ON to enhance
vision.
3. Turn pump rocker switch ON.
4. Activate all E-STOP buttons.
1.6 Neutral Interlock Test Procedure for
Optional Neutral Interlock
WARNING
Never disable neutral safety or interlocks. Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or death
or damage to equipment.
If equipped with the optional throttle momentary switch,
follow this procedure weekly to ensure the proper operation
of the neutral interlock. Before performing this procedure,
the packer should be located outside and away from people,
other vehicles, and buildings. Two people are required for this
procedure.
1. Move the truck to an outside area away from people,
other vehicles, and buildings. Clear a 50’ area in the front
and behind the truck in case the truck moves backward
or forward while performing the following test. If the truck
moves backward or forward during the test, person #1 in
the cab should apply the brakes and immediately disarm
the throttle. If the truck moves backward or forward while
performing the test, person #2 (the outside operator)
should immediately release the throttle momentary toggle
switch to allow it to return to the “off” position.
2. Place approved blocks on the rear wheels to prevent the
truck from moving.
3. Person #1 should enter the truck cab, apply the parking
brake, and start the truck engine, and remain in the cab.
4. Person #1 should ready the cab throttle momentary
toggle switch, place the automatic transmission in
reverse, and remain in the cab.
5. Person #2 should go to the optional outside control box
and engage the throttle momentary toggle switch. The
throttle should not engage unless the truck is in neutral.
6. Person #1 should place the automatic transmission in
drive and remain in the cab.
7. Repeat step #5.
8. If the throttle engages with the transmission in reverse or
drive, the truck may have a malfunctioning neutral switch
or not have a neutral switch for the throttle system.
9. If the truck has a malfunctioning neutral switch,
immediately remove the truck from service and call
McNeilus Service Department immediately at 888-686-
7278.