Leach 2R-III, Maintenance Manual

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26 Safety
Figure 2-12 Camera on the left-hand side mirror (left), and on the tailgate (right)
Tailgate Open Proximity Switch Test
The Tailgate Open Proximity Switch Test should be done daily. Successful completion of this test
ensures that your unit is safe to operate. If this test fails, do not operate your unit until the appropriate
adjustment or service has been completed (see
Adjusting the Tailgate Open Proximity Switch
on
page 27).
I
MPORTANT
: Your rear loader unit may require other safety tests not mentioned herein. Consult your supervisor
and/or maintenance department if you have questions or you are in doubt.
A. For this test, proceed as follows ( on units equipped with standard tailgate clamps ):
1.
Make sure that the body is empty.
2.
Remove both tailgate clamps (see Figure 2-3). To do so:
2 a.
Loosen the clamp.
2 b.
Swing the clamp away from the body.
3.
Start the truck.
4.
Engage the pump.
5.
Using the T
AILGATE
lever (see Figure 2-4), raise the tailgate by a few feet.
When the tailgate is raised, the in-cab buzzer and the backup alarm should sound and the
T
AILGATE
O
PEN
indicator light on the dashboard (or on the console) should turn on. Check they
are all working. If for some reason any of these elements are not activated, report this to your
supervisor or maintenance personnel.
6.
Using the T
AILGATE
lever, lower and close the tailgate.
The in-cab buzzer and the backup alarm should stop sounding, and the T
AILGATE
O
PEN
indicator light should go off.
Danger!
Prior to raising the tailgate, make sure that no one is standing behind the vehicle and that
the body is empty.