Leach ALPHA III User manual

ALPHATM III
Maintenance Manual
www.labriegroup.com

Part # 177725 (rev.04.04.2023)

ALPHA-III™
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Part # 177725 (rev.04.04.2023)

Liability
Labrie Group assumes no liability for any incidental, consequential, or other liability that might result
from the use of the information contained in this document.
All risks and damages, incidental or otherwise, arising from the use or misuse of the information
contained herein are entirely the responsibility of the user.
Although careful precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Labrie Group
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
About the Illustrations in This Manual
The illustrations in this manual are provided as examples only. Actual installation or vehicle equipment
may be different than pictured.
April 2023
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Office Addresses and Phone
Numbers
In the U.S.
Address: 1198 Shattuck Industrial Blvd.
LaFayette, GA 30728
Toll Free: 1-800-231-2771
Telephone: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Oshkosh General Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
In Canada
Address: 455 1st Avenue
Levis, QC G6W 5M6
Toll Free: 1-877-452-2743
Customer Service Phone: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Parts Fax: [phone]
Parts and warranty: During business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Technical Support Service: Available 24 hours
Website: www.labriegroup.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
IMPORTANT:For technical support and parts ordering, the serial number of your vehicle is required. Therefore,
Labrie Group recommends to keep record of the information found on the VIN plate, which is
located in the cab.
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Liability ........................................................................................ ii
Office Addresses and Phone Numbers ....................................... v
In the U.S. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. v
In Canada ............................................................................................................................................................................................. v
Table of Contents ....................................................................... vii
Introduction ................................................................................ 1
About This Manual ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Topics Not Included in This Manual .................................................................................................................................... 1
About the Illustrations in this Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
Schematics ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty Registration Form .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introducing the ALPHA-III™ ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Terms You Need to Know ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Waste Handling Process ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Loading ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Packing .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unloading ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Container Handling Systems ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Terms You Need to Know ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Container Handling Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Attaching ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Dumping ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Releasing ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Service and Maintenance on the ALPHA-III™ ........................................................................................................................ 10
Parts ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
ALPHA-III™ Basic Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Safety ......................................................................................... 13
Safety Decals ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Conventions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Basic Safety Notions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Employer Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Employee Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Things to Do .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Things to Avoid .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Prior to Start-Up ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
General Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Hydraulics .................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Fire Protection ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Housekeeping .......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Safety Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Back Up Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Tailgate Safety Props ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Camera System ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Tailgate Open Proximity Switch Test .............................................................................................................................. 29
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Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle ............................................................................................................................ 31
Shutting Down the Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Starting Up the Vehicle ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
General Repair Practices ........................................................... 35
Preparation for Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Technical Service Bulletins .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Prior to Performing any Service or Repair ...................................................................................................................... 36
During Service or Repair ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
Welding Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Electric Welders ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Oxy-Acetylene Torches ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Removal, Disassembly and Repair ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Reassembly and Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
Electrical Testing ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Checking for Voltage ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Checking Continuity .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Diode Testing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Welding ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Capacity of Lifting Device Required for Removal ............................................................................................................... 40
Hydraulic Fitting Torque Values ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Specifications ............................................................................ 43
Lubricants ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Hydraulic System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Capacity (approximately) ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Total System ............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Pump ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
LEACH™ Hydraulic Fluid Recommendation ..................................................................................................................... 44
Hydraulic Fluid ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Body Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Chassis System Password ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................... 47
Operating and Maintenance Records ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Lubrication Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Carrier Panel Wear Points ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
Recommended Lubricants .................................................................................................................................................. 51
Hydraulic System Service ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
Checking Fluid Level (Daily) ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Checking Tank Breather Cap (Weekly) ............................................................................................................................ 52
Check/Replace Return Line Filter Element .................................................................................................................... 54
Replacement of Filter Element ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Flushing Hydraulic System / Cleaning Hydraulic Strainer (Yearly) ........................................................................ 55
Hydraulic Cooler Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 55
Contamination ................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Daily Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 56
Inspection .................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Container Handling Equipment (optional) .................................................................................................................... 57
Weekly Preventive Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 57
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