Labrie ALLEY -GATOR RIGHT-HAND, Maintenance Manual

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16 Safety
Figure 2-13 Tailgate safety prop
Safety Lockout Tests
Your daily inspection includes completing the safety lockout tests. Successful completion of these
tests ensure that your vehicle is safe to operate.
If any of these tests fail, do not operate your vehicle until the appropriate adjustment or service has been
completed.
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Side Loader may be equipped with other safety lockout
options not mentioned here. Consult your supervisor and/or maintenance department if you
have any questions or concerns.
Access Ladder Proximity Switch (if equipped)
N
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The following test is for units that are equipped with an access ladder.
Performing this test ensures the ASL
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access ladder proximity switch i
s working. If the access ladder is
deployed, all hydraulic functions should stop. It is imperative that you do not operate your A
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with an inoperative or malfunctioning access ladder proximity switch.
I
MPORTANT
:
Remember extreme danger exists when working in or around the hopper!
To perform this test:
1.
DEPLOY the access ladder.
2.
ENSURE the danger lamp on the control console illuminates (see Figure 1-2), the access ladder
warning message
appears on the IQAN MDM screen (see Figure 2-15), and the buzzer sounds.
3.
ATTEMPT to OPEN the tailgate.
All hydraulic functions should be DISABLED.
1. Automated Side Loader