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Liability Labrie Enviroquip Group reserves the right to make design changes or improvements in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to change or improve previously manufactured products. In no event shall Labrie Enviroquip Group assume liability for any incidental, consequential or...
Introduction ................1 Pre-operating Intructions ................................1 Mission Statement ................................... 1 Vision Statement ....................................1 To Contact Labrie Plus ..................................2 In the U.S....................................... 2 In Canada ...................................... 2 Safety ................... 3 Safety Precautions for the Owner ............................... 3 Safety Precautions for the Employee ............................
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vi Table of Contents Rear Vision Camera ................................. 22 Over Height Warning Lamp ..............................22 Body Raised Buzzer ................................22 Access Door Open Buzzer ..............................22 Amber Warning Lamp ................................23 Red Warning Lamp ................................. 23 Pump “On” Indicator Lamp ..............................23 Auto Pack Indicator Lamp ..............................
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Table of Contents vii Dual Handle Joystick ................................53 Dual Axis Joystick ................................... 54 Service Hoist Pump Lever ................................55 L TM Operating the W ..........57 ITTKE ETRO Prior to Vehicle Operation ................................57 Qualified Operators Only ..............................57 Operator Pre-Trip Inspection: Prior to Starting the Vehicle ..................
Warning! ITTKE ETRO only one person. Mission Statement Labrie Enviroquip Group is dedicated to providing innovative designs, customized quality equipment and elite customer service. Vision Statement The Labrie Enviroquip Group Team will successfully lead the way the world views waste management. We will excel at enhancing our community and protecting the global environment.
E-mail (Customer Service): service@labriegroup.com For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore, MPORTANT Labrie Enviroquip Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate, which is located in the cab.
Safety Precautions for the Owner Labrie Enviroquip Group strongly believes that safety is a team effort. Bearing this in mind, we encourage the employer to follow these guidelines: Provide all employees – both operators and maintenance personnel –...
4 Safety Ensure that you have been provided with safe operating and/or maintenance service training and procedures by your employer prior to operating the vehicle or performing maintenance service. Carefully read this manual. Obey proper operating procedures, safety guidelines and warning decals. Use the vehicle only as intended.
Safety 5 Safety Decal Categories Recognizing and understanding the safety decals affixed to your vehicle can prevent damage and could prevent injury or even death. Decals fall into the following four categories: Figure 2-1 Safety decal categories Safety Decals and Locations Do not Enter! Stay Clear of Door...
Safety 13 Lubrication Points English/Spanish Part No. 0401-556 Also available in English/French (Part No. 0401-539) Location: Half-way back, at eye level, affixed to the body wall.
16 Safety Air Tank Drain Notice English/Spanish Part No. 0401-468 English/French Part No. 0401-547 Location: near lowest air tank drain valve. Setting the Tailgate Props (Curb Side)
20 Safety Hydraulic Safety Features Tailgate Lock Valves The tailgate lock valves ensure that the tailgate, when open, must be “powered down”. In other words, it cannot close via gravity. Tailgate Restrictor Fittings Located in the bottom part of the tailgate cylinders, the restrictor prevents rapid decent of the tailgate in the case of a hose failure.
Safety 21 Hoist Restrictor/Check Valve Located in the port of the hoist or service hoist cylinders, the restrictor prevents rapid descent of the body in the case of a hose failure. Electrical Safety Features Backup Alarm Located at the rear of the chassis, the backup alarm emits an audible warning whenever the transmission is in “reverse”...
22 Safety Rear Vision Camera A camera is mounted to the tailgate, sending a live image of the view behind the truck to the in-cab mounted monitor. The monitor can be set to either come on in reverse only, or to be on continously. Over Height Warning Lamp A red indicator lamp with label is mounted to the dash so as to be in the driver’s field of view when looking forward.
Safety 23 Amber Warning Lamp An amber warning lamp, located in the in-cab control console, illuminates to warn the operator if: The packing panel is not home The top door is not open The tailgate is ajar Red Warning Lamp A red warning lamp, located in the in-cab control console, illuminates to warn the operator if: The hopper access door is not closed The tailgate is fully opened...
24 Safety Mechanical Safety Features Body Safety Prop The body safety prop is provided to support the body for maintenance purposes only. The prop will only support an empty body. Never support a loaded body with this prop. Setting the Body Safety Prop The body safety prop is designed to stabilize the body in a raised position in order to safely work beneath the body.
Safety 25 8. Lower the body until the body safety prop landing pads fit into the retainer cutouts and seat securely onto the chassis frame. 9. Complete the lockout/tagout procedure described elsewhere in this manual. Tailgate Props The tailgate props, one each side, when engaged, ensure that the tailgate cannot close. Setting the Tailgate Props : Never walk or work under the tailgate without first positioning the tailgate props! To set the tailgate props:...
26 Safety Tailgate Lock Blocks The tailgate lock blocks are an integral part of the tailgate latch. The blocks must be engaged to prevent unintentional opening of the tailgate, which could cause serious damage to the tailgate and latch. Fire Extinguisher The fire extinguisher (optional) is mounted near the rear of the vehicle on the rubrail.
Safety 27 Safety Interlock Tests Your W is equipped with a number of safety interlock functions that are ITTKE ETRO programmed into the electronic control unit (ECU). Testing of all interlock functions should become an integral part of your daily inspection as an operator. If any of these test fail, do not operate your vehicle until it has been repaired.
28 Safety Test: Auto Pack Function Locked Out by Tailgate Ajar Each tailgate latch hook triggers a proximity switch when fully closed. These proximity switches, when triggered, allow the ‘Auto Pack’ function. This feature is included to prevent the operator from activating Auto Pack at the landfill with the tailgate open, leaving the cab and being struck with ejecting refuse from the body.
Safety 29 Test: Arms ‘Up’ Locked Out by Packer Panel Not Home The packer panel triggers a proximity switch in the fully forward or ‘home’ position. This proximity switch, when triggered, allows the operator to raise the arms. If the proximity switch is not triggered, the operator can only raise the arms until they trigger overheight proximity switch #1, which roughly corresponds to the arms being at a height that puts the fork pivot tube above the cab windshield.
30 Safety Test: Tailgate Function Locked Out by Body Raised On full eject units with service hoist, the body triggers a proximity switch when it is down and at rest on the chassis frame. When this proximity switch is not activated, it locks out the tailgate ‘open’ and ‘close’...
Safety 31 Lockout Summary Table 1 Lockout summary Function Locked Out Locked Out By Auto Pack and/or Packer “Full Eject” Top Door Prox. Switch Auto Pack Tailgate Prox. Switches Packer “Full Eject” Tailgate Prox. Switches Auto Pack and/or Packer “Full Eject” Arm Overheight Prox. Switch #1 Packer “Full Eject”...
32 Safety Warning Lamp/Buzzer Tests Distinct positions of moving body parts, such as the packer panel, top door, rear door, arms and forks will trigger either the amber warning lamp, the red danger lamp, the in-cab buzzer or the chassis backup alarm.
Safety 33 Table 3 Warning lamps (Cont’d) Amber Green Action Red Danger Red Pump On Caution Overheight Autopack Top Door Not Open Tailgate Ajar Tailgate Fully Open Body Raised Lockout/Tagout Procedure The lockout/tagout procedure should be followed whenever you are inspecting, cleaning or repairing your W ITTKE ETRO...
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34 Safety Place an Out-of-Service tag (see Figure 2-2) on the steering wheel using a non-reusable fastener and place an Out-of-Service sign in the front window. Turn off and lock the battery kill switch. Chock the wheels.
In-Cab Control Console The W has a series of controls that ITTKE ETRO allow easier operation of the different functions that come with the vehicle. These controls are located on the in-cab control console. In-Cab Control Console : It is imperative that the operator familiarize himself with the layout and function of all the controls required to operate the W ITTKE...
36 In-Cab Control Console Auto-Pack Switch This switch controls the automatic pack cycle. Depress the switch and release to initiate the automatic pack cycle. : The switch will illuminate when in auto-pack cycle. Figure 3-2 Auto-pack switch...
In-Cab Control Console 37 Hydraulic Pump Shutoff Switch This switch controls the hydraulic pump. To engage the pump, the switch must be pulled out. The switch knob will illuminate in the ‘on’ position. To turn the pump off, push the switch in. Figure 3-3 Hydraulic pump shutoff switch...
38 In-Cab Control Console Danger Warning Lamp This lamp will illuminate whenever the following occurs: The hopper access door is open The arms are over height The tailgate is ajar The body is raised Figure 3-4 Danger warning lamp...
In-Cab Control Console 39 Caution Warning Lamp This lamp will illuminate whenever the following occurs: The packing panel is not home The top door is not open The tailgate is ajar Figure 3-5 Caution warning lamp...
40 In-Cab Control Console MDM Control Module This module displays many warnings as well as other information. It will be covered elsewhere in this manual. Figure 3-6 MDM control module...
In-Cab Control Console 41 Eject/Reverse Switch This rocker switch is used to either eject the load at the landfill, or to reverse the packer panel during auto pack. Press top of the switch and hold to eject; press bottom of the switch and hold to reverse the packer panel.
42 In-Cab Control Console Fork Width Control This is an optional control to set the spacing of the forks. Pressing top of the switch and holding it down moves the forks apart; pressing bottom of the switch and holding it down brings them closer together.
In-Cab Control Console 43 Hopper Cover Switch This rocker switch is used to control the hopper cover (top door). It must be used in conjunction with the ‘Door Enable’ switch beside it. Pressing top of the switch and holding it down opens the top door;...
44 In-Cab Control Console Door Enable Control The top of this rocker switch must be pressed and held whenever the hopper cover or rear door controls are used in order for them to function. Figure 3-10 Door enable control...
In-Cab Control Console 45 Rear Door Control This control is used to open or close the rear door. It must be used in conjunction with the ‘Door Enable’ switch beside it. Pressing top of the switch and holding it down opens the rear door; pressing bottom of the switch and holding it down closes the rear door.
46 In-Cab Control Console Remote Joystick Control This is an optional control used to supply or cut power to a remote joystick mounted inside or outside the cab. Pressing the toggle up provides power to the remote joystick. In the center position power to the remote joystick is cut off.
In-Cab Control Console 47 Hopper Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the lamp mounted to the street side rear view mirror, illuminating the hopper area. Pressing the toggle upward will turn on the lamp. Pressing it back down to the center position turns the lamp off.
48 In-Cab Control Console Pack Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the lamp mounted behind the cab, illuminating the packer area. Pressing the toggle upward will turn on the lamp. Pressing it back down to the center position turns the lamp off.
In-Cab Control Console 49 Backup Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the backup lamps located on the tailgate near the center brake light. It will also control the fender mounted backup lamps if your vehicle is so equipped. Pressing the toggle up will illuminate the lamps.
50 In-Cab Control Console Strobe Lamp Switch This is an optional switch used to control the strobe lamp, usually located on the tailgate near the center brake light. It will also control a front body mounted strobe lamp if your vehicle is so equipped.
In-Cab Control Console 51 Lift Arm Auto-Pack Switch This is an optional switch used to control the arms activated auto-pack function. If the toggle switch is in the ON position, the auto-pack cycle will be activated when the arms drop below the windshield.
52 In-Cab Control Console Arms Over Height Indicator Lamp This lamp, which is dash mounted for easy viewing by the operator, indicates that the arms/forks are over height (13’-6”). This condition will occur every time a container is dumped. The lamp will go off if the forks are stowed in the hopper, if the arms/forks are below 13’-6”...
In-Cab Control Console 53 Dual Handle Joystick This joystick is equipped with dedicated handles for each of fork control and arm control. The left handle is for the forks whereas the right handle is for the arms. As the label plate indicates, pushing the corresponding handle away from you towards the front will lower the arms or forks, whereas pulling the corresponding handle toward you will lower the arms or forks.
54 In-Cab Control Console Dual Axis Joystick This joystick is equipped with only one handle, but has two axes. The forward/backward axis controls the lift arms, whereas the left/right axis controls the forks. Pushing the handle forward will raise the lift arms, whereas pulling the handle backward will lower them.
In-Cab Control Console 55 Service Hoist Pump Lever The service hoist is an optional feature on full eject units. It consists of an electric pump, battery operated, attached to an oil tank. The control unit is located on the chassis frame and has a handle to control both body raising and lowering functions.
Operating the ITTKE ETRO Prior to Vehicle Operation Prior to operating your W front ITTKE ETRO loader, ensure that you have been provided with the proper training related to the safe operation of the vehicle. As an operator, you must be familiar with the location, operation and function of all controls and warning indicators provided and adhere to all safety rules and procedures.
58 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Check cleanliness of the vehicle, paying close attention to decals, mirrors, windows and lights. Check that safety equipment is present (fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flare kit, etc.) Ensure that body is seated flat to the chassis, not leaning to one side or the other, and that body pins are installed.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Figure 4-1 Ready travel position : Local regulations may stipulate a vehicle height limit of less than 13’-6” (4.11 meters). In those cases, parking the arms and forks will not bring the overall height below the legal limit. Parked Travel Position During transport requiring long traveling distances between container pickups, park the lift arms against the body bumper pads and tuck the forks into the hopper.
60 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Engaging & Dumping Container The following steps are required to engage and dump a front load container into the hopper: While inching toward the front of the container, lower the arms and level the forks so that they are the same height as the pockets of the container.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Figure 4-3 Dumping container Compacting Refuse There are two control buttons required to compact refuse, namely the ‘Auto Pack’ button and the ‘Eject/Reverse’ toggle switch. To initiate the pack cycle, depress the Auto Pack push button and release it. It is not necessary to hold this button down to keep the pack cycle going.
62 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO You will know that the body is full when one of two conditions occurs: either the packer panel will no longer complete a pack cycle before returning, or it is impossible to cycle the packer without having refuse spill over top.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Cleaning the Hopper The hopper area forward of the packer panel must be cleaned daily, or more often, depending on the amount and type of refuse that spills over top of the packer panel. The best time to clean the hopper is at the landfill after unloading.
64 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Cautionary Notes for Maintenance Personnel With your safety in mind, please note that it is imperative that ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL (who are knowledgeable with the operations of this vehicle) perform service to the hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Hydraulic Pump Mode Your W hydraulic system is equipped with a Muncie Live Pak pump. This pump ITTKE ETRO provides a ‘live’ hydraulic system at all engine speeds when engaged. This allows for “pack on the run” compaction of refuse, as well as positioning of arms and forks when pulling up to a container for engagement.
66 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Main Directional Valve The main directional valve is located behind the cab on the body front bulkhead. It receives hydraulic oil flow from the pump into its inlet section. The inlet section houses a relief valve that controls the maximum pressure available to the hydraulic circuit.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Pressure Relief Valve The pressure relief valve is located in the main directional valve inlet section. It is adjustable and controls the maximum hydraulic pressure available to the work circuits. The relief valve should be set to 2,300 psi maximum.
68 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO 5. Pack Circuit – this circuit controls the extension and retraction of the pack cylinders. Since the pack cylinders are telescopic, a very large amount of oil flows out of the cylinders when they retract. To help divert this large flow of oil around the main directional valve directly back to the reservoir, a pilot check valve is incorporated in the pack circuit.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Double Pilot Check Valves There are two double pilot check valves located at the rear of the body in the tailgate circuit, one on each branch leading to the tailgate cylinders. These valves are situated so that hydraulic pressure is required to close the tailgate, ensuring that it cannot free-fall due to gravity.
70 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Deceleration Valve The deceleration valve is located at the front of the body, under the front bulkhead. The valve’s plunger contacts a cam bolted to the arm pivot tube. As the pivot tube rotates and the plunger is pushed in by the cam, hydraulic flow through the valve is reduced.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO If the arms stop before contacting the rubber bumpers, the cam must be adjusted. Loosen the cam attachment bolts and the set screw slightly and rotate the cam in order to make the plunger depressed for a shorter time. If the arms do not slow down enough before contacting the rubber bumpers, the cam must be adjusted the opposite direction.
Since ITTKE ETRO Labrie employs a number of cylinder suppliers, if replacement cylinders or seal kits are required, please quote the body serial number when ordering. Hydraulic Oil The most crucial component of the hydraulic system is the hydraulic oil. It transports damaging contaminants to filtering systems, lubricates and provides anti-wear additives to protect against component corrosion.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Regular oil changes are vital to the longevity of hydraulic system components. Operational performance, load and environmental conditions are variables that determine the frequency of hydraulic oil changes. : We recommend that the hydraulic oil be replaced every 1000 hours. Following the failure of any major hydraulic component, the oil should be filtered through an external filtration system capable of cleaning the oil to a contamination level equivalent to ISO 4406 18/15/13.
74 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO : It is imperative that the ball valve be open whenever the engine is running. Even though the hydraulic pump is ‘off’, it is still pumping oil through the bypass line back to the reservoir. Severe damage to the hydraulic pump will occur if it is operated with the ball valve closed.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Air Filter and Breather Cap The 25 micron air filter and 40 micron breather cap, located on the body front bulkhead, protect the reservoir from airborne contamination whenever the tank ‘breathes’, such as when extending or retracting any of the body hydraulic cylinders.
ETRO Return Filter Replacement : While every effort is made at the Labrie factory to ensure clean hydraulic systems, it should be noted that most hydraulic system experts recommend the return filter be replaced after a break-in period. Labrie’s recommendation is to replace this filter element after a break-in period of 50 hours of operation.
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Moisten the filter housing and cover plate sealing surfaces with oil. Replace the cover plate. Operate the hydraulic system and check for leaks. Hydraulic Schematic...
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO ITEM NO. QTY DESCRIPTION CAP, BREATHER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, SERVICE HOIST RESTRICTOR CHECK VALVE ELECTRIC PUMP DRAIN PLUG, MAGNETIC Recommended Maintenance Schedule LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP LEFT FORK CYLINDER PINS (2) LEFT ARM PIVOT TUBE (3) LEFT ARM CYLINDER PINS (2) LEFT SERVICE HOIST CYLINDER (2) (if equipped)
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80 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP RIGHT ARM PIVOT TUBE (3) RIGHT FORK CYLINDER PINS (2) SLIDING FORK SLIDE TUBE (if equipped) MECHANICAL INSPECTION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP HYDRAULIC TANK GATE VALVE TIED “OPEN” HYDRAULIC TANK FLUID LEVEL VERIFY SUCTION HOSE IS SECURE AND LEAK FREE DRIVELINE SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHT...
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Operating the W ITTKE ETRO MECHANICAL INSPECTION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP INSPECT ACCESS DOOR FOR SERVICEABILITY INSPECT PACKER BLADE CYL, PINS AND PIN KEEPERS INSPECT PACKER HOSES FOR ABRASIONS INSPECT PACKER CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGE INSPECT INSIDE HOPPER WALLS AND BLADE FOR CRACKS AND/OR BROKEN WELDS INSPECT HEADER MESH INSPECT OUTER P.S.
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82 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO MECHANICAL INSPECTION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP INSPECT D.S. TAILGATE LATCH PIVOT AND ROLLER FOR LUBRICATION, CRACKED AND/OR BROKEN WELD ENSURE D.S. TAILGATE CYL PIN KEEPERS ARE SECURE ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF D.S. TAILGATE LOCKS INSPECT OUTER P.S.
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Operating the W ITTKE ETRO IF EQUIPPED WITH SERVICE HOIST AND/OR TIP TO DUMP UNITS MECHANICAL INSPECTION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP ENSURE ALL IN-CAB COMPONENTS SECURE COMPLETE UNIT FUNCTION AND LOCKOUT CHECKS LEAK CHECKS DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP INSPECT PUMP AND PUMP HOSES INSPECT FORK CYLINDER, FITTINGS AND HOSES INSPECT VALVE BANK AND VALVE BANK...
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84 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO LEAK CHECKS - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP INSPECT SLIDING FORK FITTINGS AND HOSES SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP INSPECT TAILGATE SAFETY PROPS INSPECT BODY SAFETY PROPS ENSURE BACK-UP ALARM OPERATES WHEN UNIT IN REVERSE, TAILGATE NOT HOME POSITION, AND/OR BODY UP (if equipped with service hoist)
Operating the W ITTKE ETRO CONSUMABLE ITEMS DESCRIPTION PRE- 1000 TRIP CLEAN OR REPLACE BREATHER CAP CLEAN OR REPLACE HYDRAULIC OIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SUCTION STRAINER REPLACE RETURN FILTER (AFTER FIRST 50 HOUR CHANGE) CLEAN OR REPLACE MAGNETIC PLUG IN TANK Welding Information If factory authorized welding repairs are required on your Wittke Retro front loader, please keep in...
86 Operating the W ITTKE ETRO Major Electrical Components IQAN MDM Master Control Module The MDM is the main unit of the central control system. It contains the system’s application software. In addition, the MDM contains a visual interface screen that displays text, parameters and other settings.
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