Shutting Down The Vehicle; Prior To Start Up - Wittke StRLight Operator's Manual

40 Safety

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:
Park the vehicle on a hard level surface, and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-18).
1.
Make sure that all moving parts are in their home position (tailgate, arms, hopper, packer, etc.).
2.
Turn off, in sequence, the hydraulic pump (see Figure 2-22), the electrical system, the engine and
3.
the master switch (see Figure 2-19).
Drain all air tanks and water trap.
4.
Figure 2-20 Drain valves on air tanks (left) and water trap (right)

Prior to Start Up

Before starting the vehicle:
Make sure no system will engage and/or start to operate as you start the engine.
1.
Make sure the shut-off valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle
2.
(see Figure 2-21).
Figure 2-21 Suction line shut-off valve