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SAFETY CODE
ALWAYS
• keep the tyres at the correct
pressure
• spread the load evenly in the
body
• before tipping make sure your
truck is on firm, level ground
• make sure the danger area is
clear of people and
obstructions (refer opposite)
• during tipping, stay in the cabat
the controls; if danger signs
develop (for example, if the
body starts to lean to one side
or the load sticks) immediately
lower the body
• prevent the discharging load
from piling up and fouling on
the taildoor by driving forward
VERY SLOWLY BY NO MORE
THAN A METRE AT A TIME
• just before loading, move the
control lever to lower to ensure
that no oil is trapped in the
cylinder and the full load rests
on the chassis.
EXTRA CAUTION
Be particularly careful in frosty
weather. Frost can cause wet
loads to stick and discharge
unevenly.
NEVER
• overload
• alter the pressure setting of the
relief (overload) valve
• put the tipper lever in 'tip' unless
you are actually tipping
• tip in high winds
• tip on a side slope
• tip with the body within 5
metres of overhead power lines
• shake the load free
• drive off with the body up or the
PTO engaged. This could
damage the equipment
• leave the body up overnight
• leave the vehicle with the
ignition key in
• go under a raised LOADED
body
• go under a raised EMPTY body
(unless it is propped)
• steam clean the exposed
cylinder tubes, this will cause
corrosion
• climb on the equipment by any
means other than that provided
by the bodybuilder.
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THE BODY STOPS ON THE WAY UP
Lower the body as slowly as possible. Then make sure:
•
the body is not overloaded or badly distributed
•
the oil in the tank is up to dipstick level (refer page 16).
THE BODY WILL NOT STAY UP WITH THE TIPPER LEVER IN 'HOLD'
Put the tipper level back in 'raise' and lift the body. Then:
•
rev the engine until the relief (overload) valve blows, i.e. until you
hear a high pitched noise coming from the tipper valve (page 3)
•
keep the engine revs going for five seconds
•
put the tipper lever in 'hold'.
If the body still will not stay up, lower the body.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
•
check the oil level
•
check pipes for kinks and leaks.
PROBLEM SOLVING
SPARE PARTS & SERVICE
Use only genuine Edbro spare parts from Edbro service dealers (refer
following list pages 20-24 and location map).
Always quote the component part number and serial number when
ordering parts or seeking advice.
