General Maintenance
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Ideally, there should be a gap of approximately 3/16
inch between the proximity switch and the plate.
If this is not the case, apply the following procedure:
To adjust the gap between the proximity switch and the plate:
1.
On the proximity switch, loosen the nuts located on each side of the proximity switch bracket
(see Figure 3-81).
2.
Push or pull the proximity switch until there is a gap of 3/16
inch between the plate and the
switch.
3.
Tighten up both nuts.
4.
Make sure that the proximity switch detects the plate properly.
5.
Test the packer for a full cycle.
Figure 3-81 Proximity switch
Adjusting Packer Retract Proximity Switch
Packer proximity switches were properly adjusted at the factory for optimal packer operation. If the
area behind the packer is not properly cleaned
daily,
proximity switches may no longer stop the
packer, creating a knocking noise when the packer reaches the end of a stroke (bottoming out). The
packer may also not retract far enough to trigger the proximity switch, preventing automatic cycles
from working properly.
Also, over time, misalignment of the components may occur due to the frequent back-and-forth
movement of the packer. An adjustment might be necessary to prevent cylinders from completely
extending and retracting to the end of their strokes.
Two proximity switches control the packer range of motion. Both are located on the front right-hand
side of the body corner. The proximity switch that allows lowering of the crusher panel when the
packer is in the home position and stops the packer during retraction (packer retract) is located to the
left of the packer extend proximity switch (see Figure 3-82).
Danger!
Always lock out and tag out the vehicle during inspection and maintenance (see
Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
Nuts
Bracket
Plate
Switch
Bolts
Summary of Contents for automizer
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Page 16: ...6 Introduction...
Page 30: ...20 Safety 7 Put the safety pin back in place...
Page 83: ...General Maintenance 73 Figure 3 72 Rubber seal...
Page 114: ...104 Lubrication Figure 4 10 Lube charts on vehicle right hand side...
Page 115: ...Lubrication 105 Figure 4 11 AUTOMIZER lubrication charts...
Page 116: ...106 Lubrication...
Page 124: ...114 Lubrication Packer Lubrication Points 2 Grease fitting LH side front cylinder pin...
Page 126: ...116 Lubrication Sump Box Hinges Grease fittings...
Page 180: ...170 Pneumatic System...
Page 183: ...Troubleshooting 173 Figure 8 4 Ball end hex wrench metric and SAE...
Page 192: ...182 Troubleshooting Figure 8 9 Tailgate locking mechanism...
Page 239: ...Lifting Arms 229 Figure 10 23 Arm w 96 gallon gripper...