Operation - Section 3 10/00 OM3023 Page 3-12 Operating Instructions To Lower Body: 8. After material being dumped clears body, move dump lever to the "LOWER" position and dump body will start to move down. SAFE PARKING PROCEDURES The operator must continue the use of safety precau- tions when preparing for parking and engine shut- down. In the event that the equipment is being worked in consecutive shifts, any questionable truck perfor- mance the operator may have noticed must be checked by maintenance personnel before the truck is released to another operator. 9. Release the lever and it will return automatically to the "FLOAT" position. The body will move down under its own weight. 1.
The truck should be parked on level ground, if at all possible. If parking must be done on a grade, the truck should be positioned at right angles to the grade. If dumped material builds up at body tailgate and body cannot be lowered, shift Transmission Range Selector to "D" (Drive), release park brake lever, and drive for- ward to clear material. Stop, shift Transmission Range Selector to "N" (Neutral), apply park brake lever and lower body. See NOTE :* below. 2. The parking brake must be applied and/or chocks placed fore/aft of wheels so that the truck cannot roll. Each truck should be parked at a reasonable distance from another. 3. Haul roads are not safe parking areas.
In an emergency, pick the safest spot most visible to other machines in the area. If the truck becomes disabled where traffic is heavy, mark the truck with warning flags in daylight or with flares at night. cylinders, SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE The following sequence of shutdown procedure is important and should be followed at each shutdown. 1. Stop truck, reduce engine RPM to low idle. Place Transmission Range Selector in "Neutral" and apply parking brake. NOTE: When traveling, always place the dump lever at the FLOAT position, regardless of whether or not the truck is loaded. 2. Allow engine to cool gradually by running at low idle for 3 to 5 minutes.
* If the transmission range selector is moved to any position other than "N" (neutral) when the dump lever is not at the FLOAT position, the central warning lamp will flash and the alarm buzzer will sound intermittently. 3. Turn keyswitch "Off" to stop engine. 4. Close and lock all windows, remove key from key switch and lock cab to prevent possible unauthorized truck operation. Dismount truck properly. 10. With body returned to frame, move Transmis- sion Range Selector to "D" (Drive), release park brake lever, and leave dump area carefully. The truck is not to be with the dump body except for emergency only. Failure to lower before moving truck ma damage to hoist cy frame and/or body hinge