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  • Page 1 ™ ENDULUM ’ PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 3 ™ ITTKE ENDULUM ULTIPLEXED YSTEM ’ PERATOR S MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Liability Labrie Enviroquip Group assumes no liability for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that might result from the use of the information contained in this document. All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information contained herein are entirely the responsibility of the user.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Arms Partly Raised Proximity Switch in Packing Mode ..................... 33 Arms and Forks Fully Retracted Proximity Switches ....................34 Pendulum Packer In “Home” Position Proximity Switch ..................34 Top Door Fully Open Proximity Switch .......................... 34 Body Raised Proximity Switch ............................35 Quick Reference Lockout Chart ............................
  • Page 8 vi Table of Contents Controls and Indicators ............. 41 Labrie’s Multiplexed System ..............................41 Warning and Caution Messages ............................42 Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator (optional) ......................48 Time and Date Indicator ............................... 48 Main Menu ....................................48 Control Panel ....................................57 Body Up Switch ..................................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents vii Refuse Collection Procedure .............................. 81 Packing Refuse ....................................84 Packing Refuse Using the Pack Button ........................... 84 Packing Refuse Using the Auto-Packing Mode ......................85 Safety while Using the Packing System .......................... 85 Packer Not Working? ................................86 Unloading Refuse ..................................
  • Page 10 viii Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The purpose of this manual is to introduce operators to the operational procedures of the W ITTKE ™ front-loader garbage truck. For ENDULUM information regarding maintenance procedures, refer to the related W ™ Maintenance ITTKE ENDULUM Manual. Introducing the W ITTKE ™...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    (see Figure 1-4), and the swing arms and forks (see Figure 1-4). The hopper is the area of the body where the food waste is dumped. The pendulum packer is the piece of equipment that pushes the waste into the body. The tailgate is the rear door that prevents food waste from exiting the body during collection.
  • Page 13 Hopper funnel has full front slope to avoid organic material stack up Canopy has gutters to drive liquids into the hopper and not on the cab Curbside covers giving access to Pendulum cylinders Tip-to-dump cylinder maintenance trap on hopper front...

  • Page 14: Multiplexed System

    4 Introduction Optional features: • Canopy sweeper (if no cart tipper on fork torque tube) • Adjustable hydraulic forks (if no cart tipper on fork torque tube) • CNG roof: 60 and 75 DGE • CNG chassis (depending on available room) •...

  • Page 15: To Contact Labrie Plus

    Introduction 5 To Contact Labrie Plus In the U.S. Address: 1981 W. Snell Road Oshkosh, WI 54904 Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771 Telephone: 1-920-233-2770 General Fax: 1-920-232-2496 Sales Fax: 1-920-232-2498 Parts and warranty: During business hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Standard Time Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours In Canada Address:...
  • Page 16 6 Introduction...

  • Page 17: Safety

    Safety Safety is always of prime importance when operating any type of equipment. All operators working with the ™ front-load organics collection ITTKE ENDULUM truck must be aware of the safety practices and features detailed in this section. Conventions Danger! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 18: Responsibilities

    8 Safety Danger! Never get in the hopper area when the engine is running. Only authorized personnel may do so following a lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36). Responsibilities Safety is everybody’s responsibility. Both employer and employee must play their part to ensure the safety of the operator, the vehicle, and its immediate surroundings.

  • Page 19: Employee's Responsibilities

    Safety 9 Employee’s Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the employee: To enforce all safety measures to meet the requirements established by the employer. To operate the W ™ only after having received proper instructions and training. ITTKE ENDULUM To perform routine daily unit inspections. To make sure that nobody is near the vehicle before activating any of the controls, and to be prepared to stop at any indication of possible danger.

  • Page 20: General Precautions

    10 Safety Do not drive with the tailgate fully open unless it is to unload refuse at the landfill. Do not use the body safety prop to prop a loaded body. General Precautions Danger! Operators must adhere to the following precautions at all times. Failure to do so may result in vehicle and/or property damage, personal injury, or even death.

  • Page 21: Fire

    Safety 11 Do not get into the hopper compartment or try to repair anything behind the pendulum packer when it is moving or when the hydraulic pump is still running. Personnel authorized to get into the hopper must first lock out and tag out the vehicle, as required by the employer. For more information, see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36.

  • Page 22: Safety Kits

    12 Safety The employer must also inform employees of an appropriate place to unload the body near the maintenance facility (preferably away from traffic, surface drains, and ditches). ™ vehicles are equipped with a 5-lb fire extinguisher, which is located inside the ITTKE ENDULUM cab.

  • Page 23: Decals On Body

    Safety 13 Decals on Body 47304 120989 - English/Spanish 79846 - English/French 84459 84470 84458 - English/French 84469 - English/French 93490 47268 120974 - English/Spanish 79836 - English/French...
  • Page 24 14 Safety 47282 120983 - English/Spanish 79842 - English/French 84367 84368 - English/Spanish 84465 47422 84466 - English/Spanish 121033 - English/Spanish 79853 - English/French 159785 Optional...
  • Page 25 Safety 15 121349 84471 84472 - English/Spanish 32411 47256 Optional 84419 - Spanish 159761 - French Optional 159828 121344 Optional...
  • Page 26 16 Safety 97832 84447 - Spanish Optional 159805 159807 - Spanish Optional 159759 - French 159806 - French 159852 58704 - French Optional...
  • Page 27 Safety 17 43817 121032 - English/Spanish 79868 - English/French 121235...
  • Page 28 18 Safety 164672 164676 - Spanish 164675 - French...

  • Page 29: Decals On Tailgate

    Safety 19 84482 MATERIEL : PERMA-GRIP Decals on Tailgate 32411 97757 Optional 97759 - English/Spanish 97758 - English/French...

  • Page 30: Decals Outside Cab

    20 Safety Decals outside Cab 79955 79956 - French Optional 159793 79963 159794 - French 79964 - French Optional Optional Decal on Lifting Arm 47310 47311 - French Optional...

  • Page 31: Decals Inside Cab

    Safety 21 Decals inside Cab 47284 43850 120980 - English/Spanish 84001 - English/Spanish 79843 - English/French 79822 - English/French 47328 47330 120972 - English/Spanish 120975 - English/Spanish 121013 - English/French 121018 - English/French 47428 47831 121020 - Spanish 120986 - English/Spanish 121036 - English/French 121031 - English/French...
  • Page 32 22 Safety 32272 84189 84188 - English/French 47705 120994 - English/Spanish 121034 - English/French 104539 84032 - English/Spanish 84031 - English/French...
  • Page 33 Safety 23 84367 47420 84368 - English/Spanish 84420 - Spanish 159755 - French 84325 47276 84327 - English/Spanish 84303 - English/Spanish 84326 - English/French 79840 - English/French...

  • Page 34: Multiplex Switch Actuators (1)

    24 Safety Multiplex Switch Actuators (1) : Multiplex switch actuators and their location on the control panel vary according to the options installed on the unit.

  • Page 35: Multiplex Switch Actuators (2)

    Safety 25 Multiplex Switch Actuators (2) : This illustration and the preceding one were taken from the PDF file no 159535. : 1- All symbols to be negative lens. 2- Electronic file for the symbols available on request from Labrie Enviroquip Group only.

  • Page 36: Safety Features

    26 Safety Safety Features Third Eye Single Sensor Radar Detection System (optional) This system will sound a buzzer when an obstruction is detected behind the unit. Consult the OEM for more information. Back Up Alarm The back up alarm sounds when the transmission is put into reverse or when the tailgate opens. Body Safety Props The body safety props must be set when any work is performed under a lifted body.
  • Page 37 Safety 27 To set the body safety props: Make sure that there is enough clearance above the body to raise it safely and that the truck is on safe level ground. Start the truck. Turn the pump switch on. Raise the body until both safety props can be moved into position. Do not raise the body higher than what is required for the props.

  • Page 38: Tailgate Safety Prop

    28 Safety Lower the body until it rests on the chassis frame. Turn the pump switch off. Stop the engine. Tailgate Safety Prop The tailgate safety prop is used to support and keep the tailgate open during inspection or maintenance procedures. It is mandatory to set the safety prop every time the tailgate is open for such purposes.
  • Page 39 Safety 29 With the Tailgate Up Switch on the in-cab control panel, raise the tailgate about 3 feet (enough to raise the safety prop). Pull the safety prop upward and set it down (see Figure 2-5). Danger! Stand clear of tailgate path while setting the safety prop. Figure 2-5 Pulling the safety prop upward (left) and setting it down (right) Lower the tailgate onto the safety prop using the Tailgate Down Switch on the in-cab control...

  • Page 40: Securing Tailgate Safety Pins

    30 Safety Figure 2-6 Raising the tailgate safety prop Release your grip on the safety prop to set it in its home position. Figure 2-7 Setting the safety prop in its home position With the Tailgate Down Switch on the in-cab control panel, completely close the tailgate. light indicator should turn off.

  • Page 41: Camera System (Optional)

    Safety 31 Before opening the tailgate, remove both tailgate safety pins (see Figure 2-9). Warning! Any vehicle with a tailgate not properly secured by a manual locking device (i.e. tailgate safety pins) is considered unsafe. Figure 2-8 Tailgate safety pin in locking position Figure 2-9 Tailgate safety pin in storage position Camera System (optional)

  • Page 42: Tailgate Holding Valve

    32 Safety Figure 2-10 Camera on tailgate center Figure 2-11 Cameras on both sides of tailgate (left) and on left-hand side mirror (right) Tailgate Holding Valve Located under the rear section of the body, this holding valve ensures that the tailgate will not open during the packing cycle.

  • Page 43: Safety Lockout Tests

    If the hopper door is open, all hydraulic functions should become inoperative. Warning! Injury or death may occur if you attempt to enter the body while the pendulum packer or arms are working. For this test, proceed as follows: Open the hopper door.

  • Page 44: Arms And Forks Fully Retracted Proximity Switches

    The arms should not rise further than the top of the cab. If the arms rise past this point, the Pendulum Packer In “Home” Position or Arms Partly Raised proximity switches may need to be adjusted or replaced. Refer to the Limit and Proximity Switches section in the Maintenance Manual.

  • Page 45: Body Raised Proximity Switch

    Safety 35 For this test, proceed as follows: Open the top door until the Roof Open button (see Figure 3-17) on the control panel turns green. Using the Roof Close button (see Figure 3-17), partially close the top door until the Roof Open button turns blue.

  • Page 46: Quick Reference Lockout Chart

    36 Safety Quick Reference Lockout Chart Hopper door open Pump circuit cut out - all controls inoperative Pendulum packer not in “home” Arms Up function will not operate position above cab windshield Top door closed or not fully Arms Up function will not operate...

  • Page 47: Shutting Down The Vehicle

    Safety 37 Figure 2-14 Master switch Chock all wheels. Put an “O ” tag on the driver’s wheel and on the front windshield. ERVICE Use safety props to block any system that could move by gravity (open tailgate, raised body, etc.). Drain all air tanks.

  • Page 48: Prior To Start Up

    38 Safety Figure 2-15 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. Make sure the shut-off valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle (see Figure 2-16).
  • Page 49 Safety 39 Figure 2-17 Hydraulic pump O button Once the engine is started, wait for air pressure to build up to at least 70 psi. Figure 2-18 Air pressure indicator Do not operate or move the vehicle until air pressure has reached 70 psi. MPORTANT...
  • Page 50 40 Safety...

  • Page 51: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators The W ™ has a series of controls and ITTKE ENDULUM indicators that allow easier operation of the different functions that come with the vehicle. These controls and indicators are mainly located on the in-cab control panel and on the dashboard. Labrie’s Multiplexed System Labrie has equipped your W ™...

  • Page 52: Warning And Caution Messages

    42 Controls and Indicators Each time the operator turns the ignition key on, a complete bit test of the multiplexed system is conducted. This test takes about 5 seconds to complete. : A flashing green light on the monitor indicates that the display power is on. This light should be blinking steadily at 2 Hz during normal operation.
  • Page 53 Controls and Indicators 43 Figure 3-3 Warning and caution messages on monitor See Table 1 for a list of warning and caution messages. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution ArmRaise:AirWeigh Signal Unload Body...
  • Page 54 44 Controls and Indicators Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution ESTOP:Cab Emergency Stop Pull Up Cab EStop Button ESTOP:Ext Emergency Stop Pull Up Ext EStop Button Fork:Arm Above MidHeight Lower Arms Below MidHeight Fork:Pump Not Started Engage Pump High Hydraulic Oil Temp Turn Off Engine and Refer to...
  • Page 55 Controls and Indicators 45 Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution Pump:Hopper Door Not Close Hopper Door Closed Pump:Main Air Pressure Let the Air Build Up to Required Pressure Pump:Packer Extend Switch Call LabriePlus (Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump) Pump:Packer Retract Switch Call LabriePlus (Switch Must be OFF to Engage Pump)
  • Page 56 46 Controls and Indicators Table 1 Warning messages (cont’d) Warning and Caution Messages Solution Raise Body:Air Susp. Not Lower Air Suspension Down Raise Body:TG Not Open or Fully Open or Fully Close Close Tailgate Roof:Pump NOT Started Engage Pump Service Oil Filter #1 Replace Oil Filter #1 Service Oil Filter #2 Replace Oil Filter #2...
  • Page 57 Controls and Indicators 47 Table 2 Error messages (cont’d) Error Messages Solution Module 25 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 25 not Connected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 30 is disconnected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus Module 30 not Connected Refer to Maintenance Personnel or LabriePlus...

  • Page 58: Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator (Optional)

    48 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-4 Example of a possible cause : If the system detects a problem, a beep will sound and a message will appear on the display monitor. : To go back to the Main page or the Main Menu, press “Esc” as many times as necessary until the desired page is displayed.
  • Page 59 Multicycle Labrie’s multiplexed system makes changing multicycle settings real easy! All you need is the display monitor. Say you want to change the multicycle settings of the pendulum packer. Just select the Page from the by pressing the corresponding button at the bottom left...
  • Page 60 50 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-6 Green S button TART YCLE To test the new multicycle settings: Press the green button. START CYCLE Once the packer has completed its cycles and comes to a stop, switch off the hydraulic pump and turn off the engine.
  • Page 61 Controls and Indicators 51 Figure 3-7 Module I/O Status page Input Status The Input Status page is accessible from the Module I/O Status page. After selecting the desired module and pressing “OK”, the Input Status page of the selected module is displayed (see Figure 3-8).
  • Page 62 52 Controls and Indicators Press “Esc” to return to the preceding page. Press the “Output” button to display the Output Status page. Output Status The Output Status page is accessible from the Input Status page (see Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9 Output Status page The rectangles found in this page are used to check the status of different outputs.
  • Page 63 Controls and Indicators 53 Figure 3-10 Warning message This message stays on for 15 seconds. Then an “OK” prompt appears on the lower right-end corner of the screen. It is very important to read this message completely before accessing the next page. MPORTANT Figure 3-11 Warning message w/ “OK”...
  • Page 64 54 Controls and Indicators As no input function can be forced to be active or inactive, the operator must press the “Output” button to go to the following page (see Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13 Force page (output) The Force page allows the operator to force a function to be overridden. This is useful to enable an inactive function or to disable an active function.
  • Page 65 Controls and Indicators 55 Figure 3-14 J1939 page Your vehicle is equipped with 2 different CAN-based communication buses: the J1939 bus, which is used for the chassis equipment; and the CANopen bus, which is used for the body. These 2 communication buses are completely independent of one another, except for some specific data that are transferred from the chassis J1939 bus to Labrie’s multiplexed system in order to be used by this system.
  • Page 66 56 Controls and Indicators Pump Usage (optional) This section contains an optional hour meter that tracks pump usage for maintenance purposes. Press “Esc” to return to the preceding page. Auto-Dump (optional) This section is used to reset both fork and arm potentiometers, which are part of the Auto-Dump system.

  • Page 67: Control Panel

    Controls and Indicators 57 Control Panel The control panel is located at the center of the cab (see Figure 1-5) for easy access during collection and operation. Here is a description of all the controls and switches found on the control panel. Figure 3-16 Control panel (part 1) Mirror light...

  • Page 68: Body Up Switch

    58 Controls and Indicators Body Up Switch Located on the control panel, this switch (see Figure 3-17) is used to raise the refuse body. Press and keep down this switch to completely raise the body for unloading purposes or to raise it to a certain height in order to either place the body props under the body or put them back in their home position.

  • Page 69: Tailgate Up Switch

    Controls and Indicators 59 Figure 3-18 Main shut-off valve In case of a leak in the hydraulic system, if the vehicle has to be driven somewhere else, take MPORTANT off the drive shaft between the pump and the engine. Call maintenance facility and refer to the Maintenance Manual Tailgate Up Switch This switch (see Figure 3-17) is used to raise the tailgate.

  • Page 70: Tailgate Down Switch

    60 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-19 Buzzer with red warning light Red warning light : If the upward movement of the tailgate is stopped at any position except the fully open position, both Tailgate Up and Tailgate Down switches will flash red. : When the tailgate reaches the fully open position, the Tailgate Up switch will turn green while the Tailgate Down switch will turn blue.

  • Page 71: Mirror Light Switch (Optional)

    Controls and Indicators 61 Mirror Light Switch (optional) This switch (see Figure 3-16) turns on/off the light installed above the left-hand side rearview mirror. Press the switch once to turn on the mirror light (switch turns green). Press the switch again to turn off the mirror light (switch turns blue). Figure 3-20 Mirror light Canopy Light Switch (optional)

  • Page 72: Auto-Packing Switch (Optional)

    62 Controls and Indicators Auxiliary controls include a dual handle joystick (see Figure 3-21) to operate both forks and arms and a packer control station to operate the packer (see Figure 3-21). A throttle advance switch (or speed- up) is also provided to speed up the packing process and the raising/lowering of the arms (see Figure 3-21).

  • Page 73: Speed-Up Switches (Optional)

    Controls and Indicators 63 Figure 3-22 Forks width switches : If this optional feature is available on your unit, these switches are located on the control panel. Speed-Up Switches (optional) These switches (see Figure 3-16) engage/disengage the optional speed-up feature which is used to increase the engine speed up to 1500 RPM whenever a pack or an auto-pack cycle is initiated.

  • Page 74: Top Door Switches (Roof Open/Roof Close)

    64 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-24 “Auto” speed-up Press this switch again to disengage the “AUTO” speed-up function (switch turns blue). : The unit transmission must be in neutral before this speed-up switch can be turned on. Top Door Switches (Roof Open/Roof Close) Located on the control panel, these switches (see Figure 3-17) are used to open/close the top door.

  • Page 75: Hydraulic Alarm Switch (Optional)

    Controls and Indicators 65 Hydraulic Alarm Switch (optional) The hydraulic alarm switch is located on the in-cab control panel (see Figure 3-17). When this switch is engaged (green-lighted), the system continually monitors the temperature and level of hydraulic oil. If the oil temperature gets too high or the level of hydraulic oil gets too low, the hydraulic alarm switch will turn red, meaning that a correction must be applied quickly.

  • Page 76: Stop Push-Button (Red)

    The Emergency Stop button (see Figure 3-25) will stop all hydraulic functions on the truck (tailgate, pendulum packer, etc.). By pressing the red button, the packer will stop where it is. The same button has to be manually pulled back to reactivate the hydraulic system.

  • Page 77: Joystick Controls

    Controls and Indicators 67 Figure 3-27 Retract push-button Joystick Controls In-Cab Joystick Located on the console at the center of the cab, this pneumatic joystick (see Figure 3-28) controls both arms and forks. It operates at 90° and 45° angles. As a result, you can perform two functions at the same time.

  • Page 78: Outside Dual Lever Joystick (Optional)

    68 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-29 Joystick functions Outside Dual Lever Joystick (optional) This optional pneumatic joystick uses two levers to control the arms and forks: the right-hand lever controls the arms and the left-hand lever controls the forks. While these are separate controls, you may still perform two functions at the same time.

  • Page 79: Cab Dashboard

    Controls and Indicators 69 Cab Dashboard The following is a description of the controls and buttons located on the dashboard. Parking Brake The parking brake must be used every time the W ™ is stopped on idle position ITTKE ENDULUM other than the regular traffic stops (see Figure 3-32).
  • Page 80 70 Controls and Indicators...

  • Page 81: Operating The Wittke Pendulum

    Operating the ™ ITTKE ENDULUM The different methods, procedures and necessary actions to operate the W ™ are ITTKE ENDULUM presented in this section. Warning! Always read and understand the Operator’s Manual before operating the unit. Before operating the W ™, the ITTKE ENDULUM...

  • Page 82: Starting The Vehicle

    72 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Tasks to be performed during daily visual inspection: Ensure the engine is not running and the parking brake is set. Ensure the cleanliness of lamps, safety decals, camera lenses, mirrors, windows, and the vehicle in general.
  • Page 83 Operating the W ™ 73 ITTKE ENDULUM Body inspection procedure: Check the hopper door for proper latching (see Figure 4-1). : When the hopper door is open, the hydraulic pump is disabled. This door MUST be closed for the hydraulic pump to function. Danger! Never attempt to reach inside the hopper area while the packer is in motion.

  • Page 84: Arm Inspection Procedure

    74 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Check if the tailgate safety pins are in place. If they are not then you need to put them in place to lock the tailgate properly. As you walk along the side of the truck, clean all safety decals. Check the frame area, fuel tank and air tanks (air tanks must be drained every day), cleaning traps and wheels for leaks, cracks or other type of problems.
  • Page 85 Operating the W ™ 75 ITTKE ENDULUM Turn off the hydraulic pump (see Pump Switch on page 58) and the engine. Ensure that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is tagged out for maintenance purposes (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36). Perform a visual inspection of the following items: •...
  • Page 86 76 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM • Check for loose nuts and bolts • Torque tube support and shaft • Check proximity switches for proper operation. Refer to the Maintenance Manual.

  • Page 87: Inspection Sheet

    Operating the W ™ 77 ITTKE ENDULUM Inspection Sheet The following is an example of an inspection sheet. The operator MUST follow the inspection sheet provided by his employer. If the employer does not have any, ask for his permission before using this example sheet.

  • Page 88: Right-Hand Side Driving Position (Optional)

    78 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Right-Hand Side Driving Position (optional) If your unit is equipped with a right-hand side driving position, the following general procedure must be followed when you need to change driving positions. Before you operate your front-loader using the optional right-hand side driving position, take the time to read the chassis manufacturer’s manual so that you can exactly know what you have to do.

  • Page 89: Position Of The Lifting Arms

    Operating the W ™ 79 ITTKE ENDULUM Position of the Lifting Arms Collection Mode To correctly position the arms between two pick-ups: Raise the arms until they rest on the rubber bump stops. Retract the forks fully. Figure 4-5 Arms correctly positioned Forks fully retracted Bump stop...
  • Page 90 80 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Figure 4-6 Rubber bump stop : Be aware of the required overhead clearance at all times. Retract the forks fully until the Arms not Stowed indicator light on the console panel turns green (see Figure 3-16).

  • Page 91: Exhaust Regeneration Process

    Operating the W ™ 81 ITTKE ENDULUM Exhaust Regeneration Process To get more details about exhaust regeneration process, please refer to the chassis manufacturer’s documentation. : During the exhaust regeneration process, the operator must raise the arms until they rest on the rubber bump stops.
  • Page 92 ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Fully retract the pendulum packer (to its “home” position). The Packer Retracted indicator light on the console panel (See Packer Retracted Indicator Light on page 65) will turn green when the packer is fully retracted. Position the front loader to approach the front of the container (see next illustration).
  • Page 93 Operating the W ™ 83 ITTKE ENDULUM You must adjust the forks at this height Tilt the container out of the hopper, lower the arms and return the container to the ground. Danger! Be sure there is enough clearance to dump the container’s content into the hopper. Make sure nobody is near the vehicle during the operation.

  • Page 94: Packing Refuse

    : At this point you can press the Pack button on the control panel (See Pack Push-Button (green) on page 66) to move the pendulum packer down and pack the recently dumped refuse into the body. The packer is allowed to pack during travelling.

  • Page 95: Packing Refuse Using The Auto-Packing Mode

    Serious damage may result. Press the Pack button to actuate the pendulum packer. See Pack Push-Button (green) on page 66. The packer should automatically complete a cycle then stop in its “home” position.

  • Page 96: Packer Not Working

    86 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Warning! Always apply the lockout/tagout procedure before entering the hopper area. See Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 36 Packer Not Working? If the packer does not cycle: Read warning message on the display monitor. Refer to Table 1 in chapter 3 for a list of solutions. Ensure the hydraulic system is engaged.

  • Page 97: Ittke Pendulum Ittke Pendulum

    Operating the W ™ 87 ITTKE ENDULUM Straighten the wheels. Set the parking brake. Turn on the hydraulic pump (see Pump Switch on page 58). Lower the arms completely. Remove both tailgate safety pins (see Figure 2-4). Unloading a W ™...

  • Page 98: Preparing The Unit Before Departure

    Close the tailgate completely (see Tailgate Down Switch on page 60). Reinstall both tailgate safety pins. Retract the pendulum packer to its “home” position. Raise the arms and forks to their “home” position. Turn off the hydraulic pump (see Pump Switch on page 58).

  • Page 99: Canopy Sweeper (Optional)

    Operating the W ™ 89 ITTKE ENDULUM Warning! Make sure the W ™ is in an area where there is enough clearance to perform ITTKE ENDULUM cleaning and maintenance. To clean up a W ™ unit, do the following: ITTKE ENDULUM Drive to an appropriate clean-out area.

  • Page 100: Shut-Down Procedure

    Set the parking brake. Ensure all hydraulic cylinders are collapsed (arms and forks up, tailgate closed, top door closed, pendulum packer at “home” position). Turn off the optional auto-neutral feature, if you were using the right-hand side driving position. Turn off the hydraulic pump.

  • Page 101: Water Trap Bleed

    Operating the W ™ 91 ITTKE ENDULUM Figure 4-9 Master switch Water Trap Bleed Usually located on the right-hand side truck frame, near mid-section, the water trap bleed (see Figure 4-10) must be drained at the end of every working day. Just slacken off both water trap bleed screws under the bowls and catch the water and oil that flow out with a rag.
  • Page 102 92 Operating the W ™ ITTKE ENDULUM Close the main valve on the hydraulic tank (see Figure 2-16). Carefully inspect and find the cause of the leak. Call the maintenance facility and report your findings. If the leak cannot be repaired on site, and the vehicle cannot be towed, remove the pump drive shaft before restarting the engine.
  • Page 103 Operating the W ™ 93 ITTKE ENDULUM...
  • Page 104 Our office in the U.S. Our office in Canada 1981 W. Snell Road 175 Route du Pont Oshkosh, WI 54904 St-Nicolas, QC G7A 2T3 Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771 Toll Free: 1-877-831-8250 Telephone: 1-920-233-2770 Telephone: 1-418-831-8250 General Fax: 1-920-232-2496 Service Fax: 1-418-831-1673 Sales Fax: 1-920-232-2498 Parts Fax: 1-418-831-7561 Mailing Address...

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