Adjusting Arm Stowed Limit Switches - Labrie AUTOMIZER FULL EJECT Maintenance Manual

82 General Maintenance
To verify that the switch needs adjusting, open the side access door by approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
and try to operate any hydraulic function. No hydraulic function should be working.
Warning
Injury or death may occur if you attempt to enter the body while the packer or the arm is in
operation.
To adjust the hopper door proximity switch:
1.
Remove the two bolts that secure the protective cover (see Figure 3-64) to the hopper door.
2.
Remove the protective cover.
3.
Loosen the proximity switch nuts.
4.
Adjust the proximity switch so that there is a gap of approximately 3/16" (5 mm) between the
plate and the switch.
5. Retighten the proximity switch nuts.
6.
Test the operation.
The proximity switch light should turn on when the target is detected; if not, repeat the
adjustment procedure.
7. Once the proper adjustment is achieved, reinstall the protective cover and secure it using the two
remaining bolts.
: The automated arm must be extended in order to open the hopper door and do the test.
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Adjusting Arm Stowed Limit Switches

The Arm Stowed limit switches illuminate the
3-67) when the operator extends the arm or closes the gripper. If these limit switches are misaligned,
the warning lights on the dashboard may continue to flash even if the gripper is fully open and the arm
fully retracted. The Arm Stowed limit switches also activate an audible alarm when the arm is out and
the vehicle speed is greater than about 3 mph (5 km/h).
Figure 3-65 Arm Stowed limit switches
warning lights on the dashboard (see Figure
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