OM3006.1 04/98 Operation - Section 3 Operating Instructions Page 3-9 To Lower Body: SAFE PARKING PROCEDURES 7. After material being dumped clears body, lower body to frame by moving the Hoist Control Lever forward to the ‘‘DOWN’’ position and the dump body will start to move down. The operator must continue the use of safety precau- tions when preparing for parking and engine shut- down. 8. Releasing the lever completely will automatically return it to the ‘‘FLOAT’’ position. The body will then move down under its own weight.
In the event that the equipment is being worked in consecutive shifts, any questionable truck perform- ance the operator may have noticed must be checked by maintenance personnel before the truck is released to another operator. If dumped material builds up at body tailgate and body cannot be lowered, shift Transmission Range Selector to ‘‘D’’ (Drive), release Brake Lock switch, and drive forward to clear material. Stop, shift Transmission Range Selector to ‘‘N’’ (Neutral), apply Brake Lock switch and lower dump body. See NOTE : * below . 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. 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. The truck is not to be moved with the dump body raised except for emergency moves only.
Failure to lower the dump body before moving truck may cause damage to hoist cylinders, frame and/or body hinge pins. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE NOTE: When traveling, always place the dump lever at the FLOAT position, regardless of whether or not the truck is loaded. * 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 . The following sequence of shutdown procedure is im- portant and should be followed at each shutdown. 1. Stop truck, reduce engine RPM to low idle.
Place Transmission Range Selector in ‘‘ N eutral’’ and apply parking brake. 9. With body returned to frame, move Transmission Range Selector to ‘‘D’’ (Drive), release Brake Lock switch, and leave dump area carefully. 2. Allow engine to cool gradually by running at low idle for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Turn keyswitch to the ‘‘off’’ position to stop engine. 4. Close and lock all windows, remove key from key switch and lock cab to prevent possible unauthor- ized truck operation. 5. Dismount truck properly.