5.2 Daily cleaning
1. Stand the vehicle on clean, level and stable ground
with sufficient clearance to allow for the tailgate to
be fully raised.
2. Engage the parking brakes.
3. Select Neutral ‘N’.
4. Turn the ‘Body main’ switch to the ‘off’ position.
Remove and retain the key.
5. Switch ignition ‘off’. Remove and retain the key.
6. Secure a sign ‘DO NOT START or OPERATE
VEHICLE’ to the steering wheel.
7. Lock all cab doors. Remove and retain the keys.
8. Inspect the tailgate hopper and remove any refuse.
9. Open the tailgate drains (see ‘5.1.2 Tailgate drains’
on page 5‑4).
10. Open the body drain (see ‘5.1.1 Body drain’ on page
5‑4).
11. Tilt the cab (see Chassis‑cab Manufacturer’s
Operator’s Handbook)
12. Release the anti‑loose clip (1).
13. Pull the electrical distribution cupboard
outwards (2).
• this enables access to the body in front of the
ejection plate.
14. Clean out any refuse which has entered the body in
front of the ejection plate.
15. Clean debris from the body sump and wash out
thoroughly. Drain through the external hose to
ensure thorough cleaning is achieved.
16. Push the electrical distribution cupboard back into
position and secure it with the anti‑loose clip.
17. Close the tailgate drains (see ‘5.1.2 Tailgate drains’
on page 5‑4) and make sure that their operating
levers are not protruding from the side of the
vehicle.
18. Close the body drain (see ‘5.1.1 Body drain’ on page
5‑4).
19. Make sure that there is no refuse, paper or
flammable materials near the engine or exhaust.
These could cause a fire when the engine is
started.
20. Lower the cab (see Chassis‑cab Manufacturer’s
Operator’s Handbook).
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