Lifting Arm
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Inspecting the Auto-Closing System
To inspect the system:
1.
Make sure that the vehicle is parked on safe and level ground.
2.
Secure the area around the path of the arm with barrier tape or barricades.
3.
Start the engine and engage the hydraulic pump.
4.
Lower and fully open the gripper.
5.
Close the gripper a few inches (to release the limit switch) and lift the gripper to see if it closes
automatically.
Auto-Packing
The auto-packing control switch (see Figure 3.11 in the Operator Manual) enables the packer to
automatically start cycling about four
seconds after the gripper is closed. This gives the arm enough
time to reach the hopper and dump the cart before the packer starts to pack.
When the auto-packing feature is used simultaneously with the multi-cycle system, the packer will
perform the preset number of cycles (default setting is 3) and then will stop until the operator closes
the gripper again. When he does, the multi-cycle function is reset and another set of cycles begins.
If the gripper closes in the middle of a packer cycle, the packer will interrupt its current cycle, return
to its fully retracted position, and restart the next cycle. When a cycle is interrupted and the packer
has returned to its home position, there is no delay before the packer restarts the next cycle. The four-
second reset will apply only when the packer has completed all its cycles (two
to eight) and when it
has returned to its fully retracted position.
Interrupting a cycle prevents carts from emptying directly over the packer. Piled material over the
packer could reduce its efficiency.
A blue lighted switch means that the corresponding feature is disabled.
A green lighted switch means that the corresponding feature is enabled.
N
OTE
:
The gripper does not need any adjustment. An adjustment rod installed on the back side of the
gripper allows both gripper blades to move symmetrically (see Figure 10-8).
Danger!
Always lock out and tag out the vehicle when inspecting or performing maintenance on
it (see
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
Danger!
Do not stand directly in the path of the arm while carrying out these adjustments.
Summary of Contents for MINIMAX
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Page 90: ...82 Hydraulic System Figure 5 8 Oil temp level gauge Figure 5 9 Steel hydraulic tank...
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Page 119: ...Electrical System 111 Tailgate Lighting...
Page 120: ...112 Electrical System Panic Bars Crusher Panel Tipper Interlocks...
Page 121: ...Electrical System 113 Cameras Switchpack Details Interlocks AUTO 10 SEC INHIBIT AUTO N AUTO ON...
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