HEIL PT 1000, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Landfill/Transfer Station/Recycle Center Procedures Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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OVERVIEW OF LANDFILL/TRANSFER
STATION/RECYCLE CENTER PROCEDURES
Use the following information as an overview of the steps to
follow when you unload a load of refuse at the landfill.
For each step in this overview, read and follow the detailed
instructions that follow the overview:
1. Set the unit in position for unloading.
2. Unlock and fully RAISE the tailgate.
3. Fully EXTEND the EJECTOR panel.
4. Fully LOWER and secure the tailgate.
5. Prepare the unit to return to the route.
NOTICE
The location of the controls on your unit may be different
than those shown in this manual. Make sure you know
your unit’s control pattern before you operate the the unit.
SETTING UP THE UNIT FOR UNLOADING
After you position the unit on firm ground for unloading at
the landfill, set it up properly before dumping the refuse.
Follow These Steps:
1. Some suspensions allow more movement in the
chassis than others. Always stop the unit on the most
stable, hard, dry and level surface you can find
before you empty the refuse.
2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. SET the parking brake.
4. For a manual transmission, engage the PTO and
MOVE the PUMP ON switch to ON. For automatic
transmissions, just MOVE the PUMP ON switch to
ON.
5. MOVE the in-cab THROTTLE ADVANCE switch to
ON.
6. If there is refuse in the hopper, cycle the blade until
the hopper is clear of refuse.
UNLOADING REFUSE
A. Unlocking and Raising the Tailgate
The unit has a mechanical clamp on each side of the
body to lock (clamp) the tailgate. Loosen the tailgate
clamps (turnbuckles) enough to swing the clamps clear
of the tailgate.
DANGER
A tailgate in motion is dangerous. Serious injury or death
may occur if a person is struck by a moving tailgate or
becomes trapped between the tailgate and the body. Clear
the area near the tailgate of all unnecessary people before
you lower the tailgate.
1. PULL the TAILGATE lever UP and HOLD.
2. PRESS and HOLD the THROTTLE ADVANCE
switch (at the front of the body) while you HOLD the
TAILGATE lever UP.