Shutting Down The Vehicle; Prior To Start Up - Wittke STARLIGHT Maintenance Manual

Shutting Down the Vehicle

If the vehicle has to be stored for an extended period of time, follow the chassis manufacturer's
shutdown and maintenance requirements.
Also:
1. Park the vehicle on a hard level surface and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-12).
2. Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arms, forks, packer, etc.).
3. Turn OFF, in sequence, the hydraulic pump (see Figure 2-17), the electrical system, the engine
and the master switch (see Figure 2-13).
4.
Drain the air tanks and the air filter assembly.
Figure 2-14 Drain valves on air tanks (left) and air filter assembly (right)

Prior to Start Up

Before starting the vehicle:
1.
Make sure no system will engage and/or start to operate as you start the engine.
2. Make sure the shut-off valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle
(see Figure 2-15).
Figure 2-15 Suction line shut-off valve
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