Visual Inspection Of The Tailgate - Labrie TOP SELECT Maintenance Manual

8. Turn OFF the pump switch.
9.
Stop the engine.
10.
Apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure (see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on page 22).
11.
Take a ladder of appropriate size and bring it close to the front roof lifting beam.
12.
Climb up to inspect the front cylinder.
13.
Check for dirt on the front beam.
If you find some, determine if that dirt is of greasy type. If so, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
14.
If a spillage deflector is present (Figure 4-6), make sure it is not ripped.
15.
Visually inspect the weld on the lifting beam.
16. Repeat Steps 11 - 15 for the bucket back end.
17. If your T S
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Figure 4-6 Spillage deflector

Visual Inspection of the Tailgate

WARNING!
Always set the tailgate safety prop when the tailgate is open for inspection or maintenance
purposes.
WARNING!
Always use the tailgate safety prop when working under a raised tailgate. The prop must be
used even if the tailgate is fully raised. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or even
death.
To perform the visual inspection of the tailgate, apply the following procedure:
1. Follow the three preparation steps as described on page 33 before carrying out the visual
inspection operations.
2.
Inspect the welding area around the hinges.
3.
Check tailgate hinges and pins.
™ unit has two buckets, repeat Steps 2 - 16 for the other bucket.
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