Wittke StarLight, Operator'S Manual

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Safety 37
Packer Fully Retracted Proximity Switch
Successful completion of this test ensures that you will not accidentally dump debris into the hopper
when the packer blade is not in the “home” position.
For this test, proceed as follows:
1.
Lower the front loader arms fully.
2.
Press the Pack button on the control panel in order to move the packer blade off the front header.
3.
Operate the Arms Up function on the joystick.
The arms should only rise no further than the top of the cab.
4.
If the arms rise past this point, the Packer Fully Retracted or Arms Partly Raised proximity
switches may need to be adjusted or replaced. Refer to the
Limit and Proximity Switches section in
the Maintenance Manual .
Packer Fully Extended Proximity Switch (Mid-Stroke) in Full Eject
Mode
Successful completion of this test ensures that you can close the tailgate before the packer returns to
its “home” position in full eject mode.
For this test, proceed as follows:
1.
Fully open the tailgate.
2.
Start the packer blade to perform a full eject cycle.
3.
Retract the packer blade by pressing the yellow button on the control panel and close the tailgate
when the packer is in the mid-stroke position.
4.
If you cannot close the tailgate when the packer blade is in the mid-stroke position, the Packer
Fully Extended proximity switch may need to be adjusted or replaced. Refer to the
Limit and
Proximity Switches section in the Maintenance Manual .
If you can close the tailgate before the packer blade reaches the mid-stroke position on its way
back, the Packer Fully Extended proximity switch may also need to be adjusted or replaced.
Top Door Fully Open Proximity Switch
Successful completion of this test ensures that you cannot accidentally dump refuse on top of the top
door.
For this test, proceed as follows:
1.
Open the top door until the Top Door button on the control panel turns green.
2.
Partially close the top door until the Top Door button turns blue.
3.
Activate the Arms Up function on the joystick.
The Arms Up function should not operate above cab windshield.
4.
If the Arms Up function still operates above cab windshield, the Top Door Fully Open proximity
switch may need to be adjusted or replaced. Refer to the
Limit and Proximity Switches section in
the Maintenance Manual .