HEIL PT 1000, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Before Going on Route Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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BEFORE STARTING A ROUTE
Before you start a route, do the following:
Perform an inspection of the unit with the Daily
Checklist .
Check the Hydraulic Oil Tank .
Cycle all Hydraulic Functions .
If equipped, close the Side Access Door .
Check the “In-transit” Settings .
Use the Daily Checklist to Inspect the Unit
It is the operator’s responsibility to do a visual inspection of
the unit and make sure the unit is in good operating
condition before you start a route.
The requirements for the daily checks are given in the
Daily Checklist section . Make sure you complete the
inspections on the checklist and you make all entries,
including your signature.
COLD WEATHER WARMUP PROCEDURE
When ambient air temperature is cold (below 0 degrees F),
it is necessary to warm up the unit’s hydraulic oil before you
start your daily route operation or to check the oil level. The
hydraulic oil is sufficiently warmed when the temperature is
between 120° and 160°F.
WARNING
Moving parts on the unit are dangerous. Serious injury or
death can occur if a person is struck by the equipment.
Clear all people from the area before you operate the unit
Follow the steps below to warm up the hydraulic oil.
1. START the TRUCK and let the engine idle.
2. APPLY the PARKING BRAKE and make sure it
holds.
3. ENGAGE the HYDRAULIC PUMP for approximately
five minutes.
4. MAKE SURE the AREA IS CLEAR of all unnecessary
people BEFORE you operate the controls.
5. OPERATE the PACKER EXTEND and PACKER
RETRACT functions through ten (10) cycles while the
engine idles. See the Operator’s Manual for
operation instructions.
6. Make sure the oil temperature on the site gauge is
between 120° and 160°F. If not, repeat step 5.
7. Check for fluid leaks. Repair if necessary.
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