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34 Safety
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The Arms Up function is disabled if the pendulum packer is not in its "home" position.
MPORTANT
Arms and Forks Fully Retracted Proximity Switches
Successful completion of this test ensures that the Arms Not Stowed button on the control panel
(see Figure 3-16) turns red when the arms and forks are moved away from their parked position.
Caution!
Check for sufficient clearance above the vehicle before operating both the arms and forks.
For this test, proceed as follows:
Lower the arms and forks.
1.
The Arms Not Stowed button on the control panel should become red.
Completely raise the arms without parking the forks.
2.
The Arms Not Stowed button should still be red.
Park the forks.
3.
The Arms Not Stowed button should no longer be red.
If the Arms Not Stowed button on the control panel is still red, the related proximity switches
4.
(one located on the left-hand side fork, the other on the left side of the arm tube) may need to be
adjusted or replaced. Refer to the Limit and Proximity Switches section in the Maintenance
Manual.
Pendulum Packer In "Home" Position Proximity Switch
Successful completion of this test ensures that you will not accidentally dump debris into the hopper
while the pendulum packer is not in its "home" position (i.e. up position).
For this test, proceed as follows:
Lower the front loader arms fully.
1.
Press the Pack button on the control panel to move the pendulum packer to mid-position.
2.
Operate the Arms Up function on the joystick.
3.
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
4.
proximity switches may need to be adjusted or replaced. Refer to the Limit and Proximity Switches
section in the Maintenance Manual.
Top Door Fully Open Proximity Switch
Successful completion of this test ensures that you cannot accidentally dump refuse on top of the top
door.
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