Labrie Pendpac WITTKE RETRO FL, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
Warning!
Prior to using your new W
ITTKE
R
ETRO
F
L
TM
, it
MUST BE COMPLETELY LUBRICATED as shown
on the lube decal located near the rear of the body on
the passenger side. Also refer to “Lubrication” on
page 49
Initial lubrication carried out by Labrie is sufficient for
production and transport purposes ONLY!
With your safety in mind, we would like to remind you
that ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL should
service the hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic
systems on your refuse vehicle. In addition, these
mechanics should be fully versed in the operation of
this unit.
Please read the SAFETY, CONTROLS, and
OPERATION sections of the Operator’s Manual,
prior to attempting any maintenance of your W
ITTKE
R
ETRO
F
L
TM
.
Prior to Hydraulic System
Maintenance
As with all hydraulic systems, it may be necessary to
periodically check and adjust the pressure relief
settings. It may be that a major hydraulic component
has been changed, the unit is not performing in terms
of payload, or the unit has recently been put into
service and the system requires adjustment following a
run-in period.
Keep in mind these importants points:
Š
Follow a proper lockout/tagout procedure prior to
servicing the hydraulics. Death or serious injury can
result! See the Safety section for more information
on safety and lockout procedures.
Š
The mechanic must have previous hydraulic
knowledge as serious injury or death can result
from following improper procedures.