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KEEP THE BODY SIDE ACCESS DOOR CLOSED WHEN EJECTOR 
BLADE  IS  IN  MOTION!      THE  EJECTOR  BLADE  MOVES  PAST 

THE DOOR OPENING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY. 

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THE LEGACY3  UNLESS: 

 
YOU ARE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE 

SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. 

 

TRAINING INCLUDES COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR EMPLOYER’S 

WORK 

RULES, 

ALL 

GOVERMENTAL 

REGULATIONS, 

AND 

MANUFACTURER’S  OPERATOR’S  MANUAL  RELATIVE  TO  THIS 

MACHINE’S SAFE USE. 

 

AN  UNTRAINED  OPERATOR  SUBJECTS  HIMSELF/  HERSELF 
AND OTHERS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

YOU  MUST  NOT  SERVICE,  MAINTAIN,  OR  REPAIR  THE  LEGACY3 
UNLESS: 

 
YOU ARE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE 

SAFE 

OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. 

 

TRAINING  INCLUDES  COMPLETE  KNOWLEDGE  OF  YOUR 
EMPLOYER’S 

WORK 

RULES, 

ALL 

GOVERMENTAL 

REGULATIONS, AND MANUFACTURER’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL 
RELATIVE TO THIS MACHINE’S SAFE USE. 

A  SERVICE  TECHNICIAN  WHO  IS  UNTRAINED  IN  THE  SAFE 

OPERATION OF THE EXCEL SUBJECTS HIMSELF/HERSELF AND 

OTHERS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

YOU  MUST  NOT  SERVICE,  MAINTAIN,  OR  REPAIR  THE 
LEGACY3  UNLESS  YOU  ARE  THOROUGHLY  KNOWLEDGEABLE 

OF 

YOUR 

SHOP’S 

(YOUR 

EMPLOYER’S) 

DETAILED 

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 

 
LOADMASTER  HAS  INCLUDED  THE  OUTLINE  OF  A  SKELETON, 

BARE  BONES  LOCKOUT/TAGOUT  PROCEDURE  IN  THIS 
MANUAL.  IT  IS  THE  RESPONSIBILITY  OF  THE  OWNERS, 

SUPERVISORS,  MAINTAINERS,  AND  OPERATORS  OF  THE 

LEGACY3 

TO 

FULLY 

DEVELOP 

“DETAILED” 

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT  PROCEDURE/POLICY  THAT  SUITS  YOUR 

SHOP’S SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. 
 

 

 
 

 
 

THE RIDING STEP SHALL NOT BE USED WHEN: 

 

SPEEDS EXCEED 10 MPH 

 

DISTANCE  OF  TRAVEL  IS  MORE  THAN  2  TENTHS  OF  A 
MILE 

 

VEHICLE IS MOVING BACKWARDS (IN REVERSE) 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

TO  PREVENT  POSSIBLE  INJURY,  DEATH,  OR  PROPERTY 
DAMAGE,  DO  NOT  USE  THIS  VEHICLE  TO  “TOW”  OTHER 

EQUIPMENT. IT IS NOT INTENDED, DESIGNED OR EQUIPPED 
FOR TOWING. 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

DO  NOT  ENTER  UNDER  OR  CRAWL  UNDER  THE  CHASSIS 
UNLESS THE DIESEL IS SHUTDOWN, THE IGNITION KEYS ARE 

IN  YOUR  POCKET,  AND  A  SIGN  HAS  BEEN  PLACED  ON  THE 
STEERING  WHEEL  THAT  SAYS  “DO  NOT  START  ENGINE”!  DO 

YOUR  SHOP’S  DETAILED  LOCKOUT/TAGOUT  PROCEDURE 
INCLUDING WHEEL CHOCKING! 

 
THE  VEHICLE  WILL  RUN  YOU  OVER  CAUSING  SERIOUS 

INJURY  OR  DEATH.    YOU  MAY  BECOME  ENTANGLED  IN  THE 
EXPOSED  VEHICLE  DRIVETRAIN  OR  THE  ROTATING  PUMP-

PROPELLOR  SHAFTING  CAUSING  SERIOUS  INJURY  OR 

DEATH. 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

DO  NOT  OVERLOAD  THE  PACKER  AND  CHASSIS.  DO  NOT 

EXCEED  THE  MANUFACTURER’S  POSTED  GROSS  VEHICLE 
WEIGHT  RATINGS.  GROSS  VEHICLE  WEIGHTS  MUST  ALSO 

MEET  APPLICABLE  FEDERAL,  STATE,  AND  LOCAL  LAWS. 
FAILURE  TO  COMPLY  COULD  CAUSE  POOR  HANDLING  AND 

OUT OF COMPLIANCE BRAKING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY 
OR DEATH. 

 
 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for LEGACY 3 Series

Page 1: ...CY 3 SERIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MANUAL LOADMASTER 100 W ELEVENTH AVENUE PO BOX 186 NORWAY MICHIGAN 49870 PHONE 906 563 9226 TOLL FREE 800 433 2768 FAX 906 563 9800 EMAIL loadmaster loadmaster org R...

Page 2: ...u sec01 pg06 Section 02 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Sec02 pg01 thru sec02 pg14 Section03 SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS Sec03 pg01 thru Sec03 pg02 AND 4 PAGE FOLDOUT OF ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Apr2006 This is the Op...

Page 3: ...ter Models Be aware different model Loadmasters are considerably different For example do NOT adjust the pressures of a Loadmaster EXCEL rearloader using this manual s LEGACY3 listed specifications an...

Page 4: ...gned a mentor trainer who will read and explain to such individual the entire contents of this manual as well as the safety precautions and the danger warning caution and notice decals and placards af...

Page 5: ...IN THE REPAIR SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF BLOCKING AND PROPPING OF TAILGATE BEFORE BEGINNING SEAL REPLACEMENT NEVER WORK BENEATH A RAISED TAILGATE THAT HAS A HYDRAULIC CYLINDE...

Page 6: ...INCLUDED THE OUTLINE OF A SKELETON BARE BONES LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURE IN THIS MANUAL IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERS SUPERVISORS MAINTAINERS AND OPERATORS OF THE LEGACY3 TO FULLY DEVELOP A DET...

Page 7: ...AINING THE LEGACY3 OR CHASSIS OPERATORS SHOULD WEAR VESTING THAT HAS A BRIGHT COLORATION ORANGE AND REFLECTIVE CHARACTERISTICS FOR DAY NIGHT VISIBILITY FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR EMPLOYER S REQUIREMENTS FOR P...

Page 8: ...EES FAIRENHEIGHT OR LESS BEFORE DOING ANY HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR ACTIVITIES WHEN REPLACING A HYDRAULIC PLUMBING COMPONENT SUCH AS A HOSE TUBE OR A FITTING BE CERTAIN YOU USE ONLY AN EQUIVALEN...

Page 9: ...OR STOPS ONTO THE PACKER CALL LOADMASTER IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE CORRECT AND SAFEST METHODS OF DOING THIS HYDRAULIC HOSES AND TUBING MUST BE INSPECTED ON A DAILY BASIS FOR LEAKS CUTS ABRASION...

Page 10: ...ice maintenance procedures The service maintenance people must also have a thorough understanding of correct Legacy3 OPERATION methods and follow all of the operational safety precautions and those th...

Page 11: ...LEGACY3 TO FULLY DEVELOP A DETAILED LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURE AND POLICY THAT SUITS YOUR SHOP S SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES NEVER OPERATE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR THE LEGACY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUEN...

Page 12: ...THE TRUCK CHASSIS TO BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS PRESSURE WASH ONCE A MONTH Check wash at least MONTHLY 13 CHECK THAT THE IN CAB PTO ENGAGED PILOT LITE BECOMES ILLUMINTATED WHEN PTO IS ENGAGED Check D...

Page 13: ...Sec02 pg04 1 2 3 5 6 6 7 9 17 16 18 20 21 8 11 15 19...

Page 14: ...parts 9 CHECK THE INFORMATIONAL DECALS THE SAFETY DECALS AND OTHER LABELS TO BE READABLE CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION EVERY DAY Make a photocopy of the decals shown in this manual Walk around the LEGA...

Page 15: ...r patterns like notching and undercutting Check pin cap retainer bolts are still in place and snug 19 CHECK THE WEAR PATTERN OF SLIDER BLADE SHOEING MONTHLY rev Apr 2006 to polymer The uppermost surfa...

Page 16: ...TION MULTIPLE GREASE ZERKS Grease MONTHLY 14 ROLL BAR OPTION MULTIPLE GREASE ZERKS Grease MONTHLY OTHER LUBRICANTS OVERHAUL THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS REQUIRE USE...

Page 17: ...Sec02 pg08 1 5 8 7 9 6 13...

Page 18: ...ANK S FILLER BREATHER Yearly 12 REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC FULID Every two years 13 PRESSURE WASH THE ENTIRE UNIT Monthly 14 GREASE THE CONTROL RODS PLASTIC BEARINGS Weekly 15 IF PTO EQUIPPED CHECK THAT TH...

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Page 20: ...ow be replaced If it is not replaced it will continue to load up with contaminants and the pressure drop will rise to 25 PSI The bypass valve built into the head casting will open and the filter is sa...

Page 21: ...he valve ports and the pump Leakage here is usually going to be correctable by retightening the attached fittings In some rare cases the o ring may be nicked or extruded replace the o ring or install...

Page 22: ...n filter and suction filter Replace your hydraulic fluid if you had a contamination experience such as a seized valve spool or if it has a milky water contaminated appearance 13 PRESSURE WASH THE UNIT...

Page 23: ...minimum 1 Be sure all the hydraulic control levers are in their centered neutral positions 2 Place the vehicle transmission in neutral 3 Set the park brake to applied ON 4 Turn the PTO rocker switch t...

Page 24: ...Section 03 SCHEMATICS THIS SCHEMATIC is shown with FRONT PUMP S WET VALVE and OPTIONAL REGENERATION Sec03 pg01...

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