McNeilus Contender - 1.8 Refuse Empty Procedure

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Contender Front Loader
Operation
1.8 Refuse Empty Procedure
Be sure all non-operator personnel are at
least 20 feet (6 meters) away from all areas
of the Packer.
Serious personal injury or death may occur.
WARNING
Make sure the area above the vehicle is
clear of objects and power lines before
raising the arm.
Serious personal injury or death may occur.
DANGER
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Figure 10
1. Position the rear of the refuse vehicle as appropriate.
2. Verify the top door is open, the fork and arm assemblies
are in the travel position.
3. Open the tailgate fully (Figure 10, Item 1).
4. Extend the pack/eject to the rear (Figure 11, Item 1) of the
body to eject the load.
5. Retract the pack/eject to the HOME position.
6. Lower the tailgate and prop for maintenance. (In the
Preventive Maintenance section, see 4.7.1 Engaging the
Standard Tailgate Prop.)
WARNING
Never place yourself between the tailgate
and the body. Always engage both tailgate
props when performing maintenance or
inspections in or around the open tailgate
area.
Failure to engage both tailgate props may
result in serious personal injury or death.
7. Inspect and clean the tailgate seal and sealing areas of
the body, and then fully close the tailgate.
8. Remove the props from the tailgate. (In the Preventive
Maintenance section, see 4.7.2 Disengaging the Standard
Tailgate Prop.)