Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
DUMP BODY OPERATION
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Remember that the center of gravity of the vehicle
continuously changes while the dump body raises, the
load dumps and the dump body lowers. This could
greatly affect the stability of the vehicle if ground is
unstable.
Figure 178
1. Tilt forward to lower the dump body
2. Tilt backward to raise the dump body
The joystick operates the dump body position cylin-
ders. To raise the dump body, pull the joystick. To
lower the dump body, push the joystick forward. The
speed of up/down operation increases as the joystick
is pushed further in the selected direction.
Figure 179
Dump body control
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Have someone to give signals to the vehicle operator
when aerial power cables a present on the work zone.
Check with electricity company before starting of oper-
ation. Going close to high-voltage cables can cause
electric arc, even if there is no direct contact between
the cable and the dump body. The higher the voltage
on the power lines, the greater the safety distance
must be.
If the dump body touch an electrical cable, the opera-
tor should remain in the cab and call someone to
report the situation and get help.
Preventive actions include shoes with rubber soles for
the operator and use of someone to signal a path to
avoid power lines.
Sticking Load
A sticking load is a kind of material that will partly or
entirely stick to the dump body when it is raised to
dump. Clay is a good example. A load that will freeze
in the dump body is another. This situation presents
disadvantages and raises the risk of accident because
it increases the shift of the center of gravity thus poten-
tially creating instability.
When possible, avoid leaving material that could
freeze overnight in the dump body.
Keep the dump body surfaces as clean as possible.
Avoid loading material that could stick to the dump
body. If loading cannot be avoided, lower the dump
body entirely with the cylinder control valve partially
open (avoid lowering the dump box with the cylinder
control valve completely open). Turn off the engine.
Then unload the dump box manually or with the
recourse to a mechanical aid (being careful not to
damage the dump body).
WARNING
Impact or electric shock hazard
Contacting electric lines with the dump body
can cause electric shock or burn.
Material falling from a raised dump body could
crush someone.
Observe all safety precautions when operating
the dump body.
WARNING
Crush hazard
Never try to remove a sticking load manually on
a partially or completely raised dump body. The
load could loosen suddenly and crush some-
one. Always remove a sticking load while the
dump body is completely down.