SECTION 9
9-18
SERVICE AND REPAIR
DESCRIPTION OF THE TAILGATE
ASSEMBLY
The tailgate assembly consists of the operating cylin-
ders, carrier and packer panels and the “hopper” where
refuse is first loaded into the unit. The tailgate is lifted
(for unloading) and lowered by the tailgate lift cylinders
which are actuated by the tailgate lift lever, located at
the front of the body.
The need to remove the tailgate is rare and limited to
repair of the hopper area, removal of the carrier panel
and removal of the pushout panel. Procedures for car-
rier panel and pushout panel removal are different and
are covered under REMOVAL OF CARRIER PANEL or
REMOVAL OF PUSHOUT PANEL.
REMOVAL OF THE TAILGATE AS-
SEMBLY
OPERATIONAL STATUS
Truck Off
PTO Disengaged
Release the tailgate clamps and swing away.
Disconnect and remove the tailgate lift cylinders as
described earlier in this section.
Disconnect and cap the hydraulic lines.
1.
2.
3.
NOTE:
See Sec. 4, GENERAL REPAIR PRACTICES, for de-
tailed information about the correct use of slings and
lifting chains.
Attach chains, connected to a suitable lifting device
with a minimum lifting capacity of 7,500 lbs. (3402
kg.) to the tailgate as shown. Operate the lifting
device no more than necessary to support the
weight of the tailgate.
4.
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