Labrie Automizer Versa Hand, Maintenance Manual

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General Maintenance 31
Removing Packer Cylinders
To remove the packer cylinder:
1.
Retract the cylinders.
2.
Stop the hydraulic pump and the engine.
3.
Remove the hydraulic hoses from the cylinder (use absorbent material to catch oil spills).
4.
Enter the hopper to attach and secure the cylinder to an appropriate lifting device.
5.
Remove the piston side pin that holds the cylinder to the front of the body.
I
MPORTANT
: Protect the proximity switch during removal of the cylinder.
6.
Remove the proximity switch target and save it for the new cylinder.
7.
Replace the faulty cylinder with a new one. If covered by warranty, contact Labrie Plus for
replacement.
8.
Readjust the proximity switch if need be (for proximity switch readjustment, see Adjusting Packer
Extend Proximity Switch
on page 57).
Finishing Up Packer Cylinder Replacement
To finish up cylinder replacement:
1.
Reinstall the piston pin and the hydraulic hoses.
2.
Extend the cylinders.
3.
Install the pins.
4.
Unfold the follower panels and install the roller assemblies.
5.
Grease the cylinder pins and check for proper operation (see
Packer Lubrication Points
on
page 87).
Sliding Shoes
The packer guiding system is made of two different types of steel; sliding shoes are made of a softer
steel type to wear out before the floor guides.
To keep the packer in good working order and prevent unnecessary down time, replace sliding shoes
and wear pads (see page 37) before extensive wear or damage can be seen on the hopper floor and
walls.
N
OTE
:
It is not necessary to remove the packer to perform this procedure.
Caution! Packer cylinders must be removed with a proper lifting device. This task must be
performed by two people.