McNeilus HD Rear Loader, Operator'S Manual, Page: 71 / 132

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Rear Loader
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Operation
3.3 Traveling Procedure
Before beginning travel, be sure that all hydraulic functions are
turned OFF. This means that:
1. Pump switch is in the OFF position.
2. Throttle master switch is in the OFF position.
3. Tailgate is closed and turnbuckle is locked.
4. Winch or Reeving Cylinder cable (if equipped) is
retracted and latched to the correct location on the rear
of the vehicle.
Turn the master switch in the cab to the OFF
position when the truck is being driven. Failure
to do so may result in serious personal injury
or death if the throttle engages while the truck
is being driven.
DANGER
3.4 Before Starting The Route
If necessary, turn WORK lights ON to enhance vision.
Conditions
1. Turn PUMP rocker switch ON
2. Turn THROTTLE MASTER rocker switch ON
3. Extend ejector to rear of the body
4. Verify that the tailgate is locked
5. Turn STROBE light ON
6. Tailgate must be closed and locked.
3.5 Refuse Loading Procedure
Several distinct manners of loading refuse are included in this
operation, some of these involve optional equipment. (Specific
information on the functions for these options are covered in
Section 1.0 Instruments and Controls.)
3.5.1 Manual Trash Pick-Up
1. For general pick-up and processing of refuse.
a. Manually dump or place refuse into the hopper area.
b. Travel to the next pick-up site.
c. When the hopper area is sufficiently filled, perform
the Refuse Packing Procedure as shown in Section 3.6
Refuse Packing Procedure.