Preparing The Unit Before Departure; Clean-Up Procedure - Wittke Pendulum Operator's Manual

88 Operating the W P
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Preparing the Unit Before Departure

To prepare the W
Open the tailgate until it is approximately 4 ft (1.2 m) from the tailgate seal.
1.
Set the tailgate safety prop (see Tailgate Safety Prop on page 28).
2.
Complete the lockout/tagout procedure (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on
3.
page 36).
Clean the tailgate seal area of debris.
4.
Warning!
Always use the tailgate safety prop while working under a raised tailgate. The safety prop
should be used even if the tailgate is in fully raised position.
Reverse the lockout/tagout procedure.
5.
Remove the tailgate safety prop (see Tailgate Safety Prop on page 28).
6.
Close the tailgate completely (see Tailgate Down Switch on page 60).
7.
Reinstall both tailgate safety pins.
8.
Retract the pendulum packer to its "home" position.
9.
Raise the arms and forks to their "home" position.
10.
Turn off the hydraulic pump (see Pump Switch on page 58).
11.

Clean-Up Procedure

: Some trucks may be equipped with a wash-out tank with hose and nozzle (optional)
N
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[see Figure 4-7].
Figure 4-7 Wash-out tank
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