Wittke ™ Basic Maintenance - Wittke STARLIGHT Maintenance Manual

4 Introduction
Figure 1-2 Lube chart
Initial lubrication carried out by Labrie Enviroquip Group is sufficient for production and transport
purposes ONLY.
With your safety in mind, we would like to remind you that ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
should service the hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems of your W
they should also be fully knowledgeable of the operation of this unit. Please read the Operator's
Manual carefully prior to attempting any maintenance work on your W
W ™ units must be operated by only one operator.
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W ™ Basic Maintenance
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W ™ refuse bodies require routine maintenance to ensure product longevity as well as
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dependability. Various components have specific needs. A detailed portion of these items is listed
below:
1) Packer Wear Shoes and Guides
One of the most commonly overlooked wear items involves the packing system.
The packer wear strips and floor guides have a life which requires proper maintenance. Improperly
maintained packers can result in, but are not limited to: holes worn in the floor liner and/or floor
itself, binding of the packing assembly due to uneven wear against the hopper side walls, etc.
For proper packer wear diagnosis and servicing, please go to Chapter 8.
2) Lubrication
Your W ™ unit MUST BE COMPLETELY LUBRICATED before its first use.
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Initial lubrication carried out by Labrie Enviroquip Group is sufficient for production and transport
purposes ONLY.
All moving parts require lubrication for continued operation, longevity and dependability.
Maintenance intervals should be adjusted according to the truck's route or duty cycle. Proper
greasing ensures the maximum life from the moving parts as it flushes out water and contaminants
from the joint.
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