LOADMASTER LEGACY 3 Series User manual

LOADMASTER ….Your Waste Equipment Partner
LEGACY 3 SERIES
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LOADMASTER
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RELEASE APRIL 2006
This is manual p/n 7700001

TABLE OF CONTENTS Legacy “3”
P-M w/Schematics
Section 01 SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS!!
Sec01-pg01 thru sec01-pg06
Section 02 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Sec02-pg01 thru sec02-pg14
Section03 SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS
Sec03-pg01 thru Sec03-pg02
AND 4 PAGE FOLDOUT OF
“ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC”
Apr2006
This is the Operator’s Manual with the
Preventive Maintenance Manual & Schematics
For the Legacy Product…

There are 3 manuals for a complete set:
1- This OPERATOR’S MANUAL…with
Preventive Maintenance Manual
INCLUDED…which also includes some
schematics.
2- The Parts Manual….with more schematics
3- Maintenance & Repair Manual
Which includes the Hydraulics manual
NOTICE: the information in THIS manual applies
only to the Legacy3 model of Loadmaster. See
“other” manuals for “other” Loadmaster Models.
Be aware…different “model” Loadmasters are
considerably “different”. For example…do NOT
adjust the pressures of a Loadmaster EXCEL
rearloader using this manual’s LEGACY3 listed
specifications…and vice versa.
Contact Loadmaster at 800-433-2768 for
ordering any of Loadmaster’s manuals…be sure to
correctly IDENTIFY the particular LOADMASTER
model that you are interested in.
LoadMaster has also supplied “indexed CD”. This
CD has ALL the manuals “per model of product”.
You can printout your own color HARD COPIES
from this CD…as you desire Hard Copies of
technical manuals.

Section 01…
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS subsection
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING, REPAIRING, OR ADJUSTING THE
LEGACY3 REAR-LOAD REFUSE PACKER. PEOPLE WHOM
USE OR MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
THOROUGHLY TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH THE
MACHINE. IF INCORRECTLY USED OR MAINTAINED,
THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH.
Keep this manual where the people who maintain or
operate the LEGACY3 can have ready access to it.
Additional copies are available by contacting
LOADMASTER or a LOADMASTER dealer.
Some service operations may require special tools or
blocking devices (such as the raised tailgate). If you
require information on these items, contact
LOADMASTER.
THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE FOR YOUR OWN
PROTECTION!
DO NOT OPERATE OR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THE
LEGACY3 UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
AND UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS CLEARLY. PLEASE
CALL LOADMASTER (906-563-9226) IF YOU REQUIRE
ASSISTANCE!
If the operator of this machine or the servicer of this machine
has trouble reading, then he/she must be assigned a
mentor/trainer who will read and explain to such individual the
entire contents of this manual as well as the safety precautions
and the danger, warning, caution, and notice decals and
placards affixed to the LEGACY3. SUCH INDIVIDUAL CAN NOT
BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE LEGACY3
UNTIL HE/SHE COMPLETELY UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THESE
MATERIALS. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH!
SAFETY AND SAFE METHODS MUST BE ADHERED TO AT
ALL TIMES. OSHA LOCKOUT PROCEDURES MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN MAINTAINING THE LEGACY3. If you
are not familiar with OSHA lockout procedures, please
contact LOADMASTER or OSHA office.
This DANGER symbolism precedes information
pertaining to specific immediate hazards, which if
disregarded , WILL result in severe personal injury or
death of the user or others.
This WARNING symbolism precedes information
pertaining to hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
This CAUTION symbolism precedes information
pertaining to potential hazards or unsafe practices,
which if disregarded, may result in a lesser personal
injury or damage to the equipment.
This notice symbol will precede information which is vital
to the proper operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
Sec01-pg01

FOLLOW ALL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES AS DEFINED IN THIS
MANUAL, AS WELL AS WELL AS DEFINED BY YOUR SPECIFIC SHOP
(EMPLOYER) AND OSHA! FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING OF
DANGER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BEFORE ENTERING THE BODY, ALWAYS SHUTDOWN THE
DIESEL, PLACE THE IGNITION KEYS IN YOUR POCKET AND
ATTACH A SIGN TO THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SAYS “DO
NOT START ENGINE”! PERFORM YOUR SHOP’S DETAILED
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE. THE EJECTOR BLADE
COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
IF ENTERING THE FORWARD (CAB) SIDE OF EJECTOR, FIRST
EXTEND THE EJECTOR BLADE ALL THE WAY REARWARD
(TOWARDS TAILGATE) AND “PARK” IT THERE. THEN DO YOUR
COMPLETE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE.
STAY CLEAR OF MOVING HOPPER BLADES AND THE HOPPER
LOADING SILL WHEN BLADES ARE MOVING! IF YOU OR A WORK
PARTNER IS CAUGHT IN THE BLADE ACTION, SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH WILL RESULT.
BEFORE ENTERING THE LOADING HOPPER, ALWAYS
SHUTDOWN THE DIESEL, PLACE THE IGNTION KEYS IN YOUR
POCKET AND ATTACH A SIGN TO THE STEERING WHEEL THAT
SAYS “DO NOT START ENGINE”! DO YOUR SHOP’S DETAILED
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE.
THE BLADES COULD UNEXPECTEDLY AND SUDDENLY BEGIN
MOVING WHICH WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WHEN REPAIRING THE TAILGATE’S RUBBER SEAL, ALWAYS
PROVIDE THREE DISTINCT MEANS OF SUPPORT FOR THE
PARTIALLY RAISED TAILGATE! TAILGATE COULD SUDDENLY
FALL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF TAILGATE IS
NOT SUPPORTED IN THREE SEPARATE WAYS.
SEE THE REPAIR TOPIC CALLED “INSTALLING A FRESH
TAILGATE SEAL” IN THE REPAIR SECTION OF THIS MANUAL
FOR A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF BLOCKING AND
PROPPING OF TAILGATE BEFORE BEGINNING SEAL
REPLACEMENT.
NEVER WORK BENEATH A RAISED TAILGATE THAT HAS A
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVED!
NEVER WORK BENEATH A RAISED TAILGATE THAT HAS A
TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDER’S HOSE, FITTING, OR VALVE
COMPONENT REMOVED!
TAILGATE MAY SUDDENLY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH EVEN IF THE TAILGATE IS MECHANICALLY
PROPPED AND BLOCKED UP. THE TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDERS
SYSTEM MUST BE PROVIDING ONE OF THE THREE MEANS OF
SUPPORT BEFORE WORKING BENEATH A RAISED TAILGATE.
THE TAILGATE’S HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM MUST BE IN GOOD
WORKING CONDITION (AND TWO ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL
BLOCKING AND PROPPING MEANS SECURELY INSTALLED)
BEFORE WORKING BENEATH A RAISED TAILGATE.
ALWAYS FULLY LOWER THE TAILGATE BEFORE REMOVING A
TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDER OR ANY OF ITS PLUMBING COMPONENTS
(VALVES, TUBES, FITTINGS, and HOSES)! DO NOT RELY ONLY ON
MECHANICAL BLOCKING AND PROPPING TO SUPPORT A PARTIALLY
RAISED TAILGATE! TAILGATE MAY SUDDENLY FALL CAUSING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE LEGACY3’S TAILGATE LIFT SYSTEM IS FULLY SERVICABLE WITH
TAILGATE FULLY LOWERED .
NEVER STAND UNDERNEATH OR WALK BENEATH A MOVING
TAILGATE! THE TAILGATE MAY BE LOWERED UPON YOU OR MAY
SUDDENLY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
A COMPONENT FAILURE (SUCH AS HOSE END “BLOW-OFF”) COULD
CAUSE TAILGATE TO SUDDENLY FALL.
NEVER STAND UNDERNEATH OR WALK BENEATH A RAISED
(OR PARTIALLY RAISED) TAILGATE WHEN SUPPORTED ONLY
BY ITS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM!
TAILGATE MAY SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY FALL
DOWNWARD CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SHOULD A HYDRAULIC COMPONENT FAIL, SUCH AS A HOSE-
END “BLOW-OFF”, THE TAILGATE WILL SUDDENLY FALL.
Sec01-pg02

KEEP THE BODY SIDE ACCESS DOOR CLOSED WHEN EJECTOR
BLADE IS IN MOTION! THE EJECTOR BLADE MOVES PAST
THE DOOR OPENING AND COULD CAUSE INJURY.
YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THE LEGACY3 UNLESS:
YOU ARE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE.
TRAINING INCLUDES COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR EMPLOYER’S
WORK RULES, ALL GOVERMENTAL REGULATIONS, AND
MANUFACTURER’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL RELATIVE TO THIS
MACHINE’S SAFE USE.
AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF/ HERSELF
AND OTHERS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
YOU MUST NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE LEGACY3
UNLESS:
YOU ARE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE.
TRAINING INCLUDES COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
EMPLOYER’S WORK RULES, ALL GOVERMENTAL
REGULATIONS, AND MANUFACTURER’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RELATIVE TO THIS MACHINE’S SAFE USE.
A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO IS UNTRAINED IN THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THE EXCEL SUBJECTS HIMSELF/HERSELF AND
OTHERS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
YOU MUST NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE
LEGACY3 UNLESS YOU ARE THOROUGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE
OF YOUR SHOP’S (YOUR EMPLOYER’S) DETAILED
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
LOADMASTER HAS INCLUDED THE OUTLINE OF A SKELETON,
BARE BONES LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE IN THIS
MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERS,
SUPERVISORS, MAINTAINERS, AND OPERATORS OF THE
LEGACY3 TO FULLY DEVELOP A “DETAILED”
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE/POLICY THAT SUITS YOUR
SHOP’S SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES.
THE RIDING STEP SHALL NOT BE USED WHEN:
SPEEDS EXCEED 10 MPH
DISTANCE OF TRAVEL IS MORE THAN 2 TENTHS OF A
MILE
VEHICLE IS MOVING BACKWARDS (IN REVERSE)
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, DO NOT USE THIS VEHICLE TO “TOW” OTHER
EQUIPMENT. IT IS NOT INTENDED, DESIGNED OR EQUIPPED
FOR TOWING.
DO NOT ENTER UNDER OR CRAWL UNDER THE CHASSIS
UNLESS THE DIESEL IS SHUTDOWN, THE IGNITION KEYS ARE
IN YOUR POCKET, AND A SIGN HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE
STEERING WHEEL THAT SAYS “DO NOT START ENGINE”! DO
YOUR SHOP’S DETAILED LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE
INCLUDING WHEEL CHOCKING!
THE VEHICLE WILL RUN YOU OVER CAUSING SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. YOU MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE
EXPOSED VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN OR THE ROTATING PUMP-
PROPELLOR SHAFTING CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE PACKER AND CHASSIS. DO NOT
EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER’S POSTED GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT RATINGS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS MUST ALSO
MEET APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD CAUSE POOR HANDLING AND
OUT OF COMPLIANCE BRAKING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
Sec01-pg 03

THE IN-CAB MASTER ROCKER SWITCH LABELED “THRTL”
(THROTTLE) MUST BE IN THE “OFF” POSITION WHEN THE
TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN ABOVE 10MPH!
SHOULD THE THROTTLE ENGAGE DURING TRAVEL, LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THE THROTTLE ADVANCE CAN NOT
AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE THE DIESEL RPM UNLESS THE
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL !
AUTOMATIC ADVANCEMENT OF THROTTLE WHILE VEHICLE IS
IN A DRIVE OR REVERSE GEAR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SHOULD THIS MALFUNCTION EVER OCCUR, PARK THE
VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AND REPAIR NEUTRAL INTERLOCK
OF THE THROTTLE ADVANCE SYSTEM.
NEVER OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR
THE LEGACY3 WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS! WORKERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE PRESENT A
HAZARD TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR
THE LEGACY3 UNLESS YOU ARE ALERT, CLEAR-HEADED AND
WELL RESTED. IF YOU ARE FEELING TIRED, DO OTHER WORK
CHORES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE YOU TO BE NEAR A
HYDRAULICALY-POWERED MACHINE.
DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS, AND JEWELRY WHILE
WORKING WITH MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT COULD ENTAGLE YOU
INTO MOVING OR ROTATING COMPONENTS. THESE TYPES
OF THINGS WILL BE HAZARDOUS AND COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF WORN NEAR MOVING
MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC MACHINE PARTS.
DO WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS SUCH AS HARD
HATS, SAFETY GLASSES (EYE PROTECTION), HEAVY GLOVING,
AND SAFETY SHOES WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING
THE LEGACY3 OR CHASSIS. OPERATORS SHOULD WEAR
VESTING THAT HAS A BRIGHT COLORATION (ORANGE) AND
REFLECTIVE CHARACTERISTICS FOR DAY/NIGHT VISIBILITY.
FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS FOR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS.
BEFORE OPERATING THE PACKER, BE CERTAIN TO CLEAR THE
AREA OF ALL PEOPLE. ALWAYS BE ATTENTIVE WHEN
OPERATING THE CONTROLS. WATCHDOG THE AREA FOR
ACTIVITY. SCAN YOUR MIRRORS REGULARLY. NEVER BACK-
UP THE VEHICLE UNLESS YOU ARE COMPLETELY CERTAIN IT
IS SAFE TO DO SO. USE A HELPER/OBSERVER OR GET OUT
YOURSELF, IF NECESSARY, TO ASSURE YOU CAN SAFELY
BACK-UP. THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTROLS
BEFORE OPERATING THE PACKER. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF OR
OTHERS.
ALWAYS KEEP THE IN-CAB “GATE AJAR” PILOT LIGHT IN
GOOD WORKING CONDITION. ALWAYS BE SURE THE BACK-
UP ALARM SOUNDS WHENEVER THE TAILGATE IS RAISED-UP
A FOOT OR SO. REPLACE LAMP BULB OR REPAIR ELECTRICAL
WIRE SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
LEAD TO SERIOUS SITUATIONS.
ALWAYS KEEP THE IN-CAB “PTO ENGAGED” PILOT LIGHT IN
GOOD WORKING CONDITION. Maintain the “pto-engaged”
pilot lite “system”…from the “LAMP” (BULB) TO THE PTO
MOUNTED PRESSURE SWTICH (OMFB HOT SHIFT PTO).
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS SITUATIONS.
Be aware if a unattended-to “function” defect is present, the
PTO can be “engaged” without the Lamp “illuminating” (This
is a potentially hazardous situation…since it could “fool” a
person into believing that the pto is disengaged…when really
it IS engaged).
BEFORE RAISING THE TAILGATE, BE SURE THERE EXISTS
ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN TAILGATE AND ANY
BUILDING STRUCTURE OR ELECTRICAL POWER LINES (OR
ANY OTHER OBSTACLES). ALLOWING THE TAILGATE TO
STRIKE OBJECTS OR POWER LINES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
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ALWAYS DRIVE CAREFULLY AND DEFENSIVELY! ALWAYS BE
AWARE THE CHASSIS/PACKER IS A HEAVY VEHICLE AND NOT
A PASSENGER CAR. THE CHASSIS/PACKER WILL REQUIRE
SLOWER CORNERING SPEEDS AND LONGER STOPPING
DISTANCES. THE CHASSIS/PACKER WILL HAVE A HIGHER
CENTER OF GRAVITY WHICH PRESENTS A “ROLL-OVER”
HAZARD IF DRIVING HABITS ARE NOT ADJUSTED. BE AWARE
THE CHASSIS/PACKER’S HANDLING AND BRAKING
CHARACTERSITICS WILL CHANGE AS YOU BUILD A PAYLOAD.
FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE FACTORS COULD LEAD TO
ROLL-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
ALWAYS EXERCISE YOUR HIGHEST SPECIAL CARE WHEN
“BACKING-UP” THE CHASSIS/PACKER!
THE CHASSIS/PACKER IS TYPICAL OF ALL REAR LOADERS IN
THAT IT HAS A “BLIND-SPOT” WHICH THE VEHICLE’S
MIRRORS CAN NOT PUT INTO THEIR “FIELD OF VISION”.
FAILURE TO ALWAYS USE THE MOST EXTREME CARE IN
BACKING-UP THE CHASSIS/PACKER WILL RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO BYSTANDER OR WORK
PARTNER.
ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S “SAFEST WAY TO BACK-
UP” PROCEDURES/POLILCIES. THESE SHOULD INCLUDE:
PLANNING YOUR COLLECTION ROUTES TO MINIMIZE
THE NEED FOR BACK-UPS
USING A HELPER/OBSERVER TO GUIDE THE PERSON
BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN BACKING-UP
HELPER/OBSERVER MUST ALWAYS BE OFF TO THE SIDE
OF THE CHASSIS/PACKER AND WITHIN THE MIRRORS’
FIELD OF VISION
NEVER EXCEEDING ¼ MPH WHEN IN REVERSE
ALWAYS KEEPING THE BACK-UP-ALARM IN TOP
WORKING CONDITON…(KEEP IN MIND THAT JUST
HAVING A FUNCTIONAL BACK-UP-ALARM IS NOT
ENOUGH TO ASSURE SAFEST “BACKING-UP”).
ANYTHING ELSE YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYER DEEM
HELPFUL TO BACKING-UP WITH EXTREME SAFETY
HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS ARE HOT! DO NOT TOUCH ANY
HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS OR YOU MAY BURN YOURSELF.
ALLOW THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM TO COOL DOWN TO 100
DEGREES FAIRENHEIGHT (OR LESS) BEFORE DOING ANY
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR ACTIVITIES.
WHEN REPLACING A HYDRAULIC “PLUMBING” COMPONENT
SUCH AS A HOSE, TUBE, OR A FITTING, BE CERTAIN YOU USE
ONLY AN EQUIVALENT PRESSURE RATING (OR HIGHER)
REPLACEMENT PART! FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE (BURSTS OR FORCEFUL
LEAKS) OF THE INFERIOR REPLACEMENT AND COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
HIGH PRESSURE OIL STREAMS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS
OR CAN PENETRATE TISSUE. FIRE CAN OCCUR IF THE
ESCAPING OIL HITS A HOT SURFACE (SUCH AS VEHICLE
EXHAUST SYSTEM). MACHINE COMPONENTS COULD
SUDDENLY FALL OR OTHERWISE MOVE UNCONTROLLABLY.
THE CORRECT LENGTH OF HOSE MUST ALSO BE USED. CALL
LOADMASTER IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT CORRECT
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR YOUR LEGACY.
GETTING YOUR REPLACEMENT HYDRAULIC PLUMBING
COMPONENTS FROM LOADMASTER WILL ASSURE CORRECT
SPECIFICATIONS. IF YOU MUST PROCURE IT IN YOUR
LOCALITY, USE ONLY NAME BRAND PARTS AND USE A
REPUTABLE HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTING ASSEMBLY HOUSE.
DO NOT ALLOW THE “MIXING” OF DIFFERENT BRANDS AS
THEY WILL NOT CORRECTLY MATE.
SOME CONTAINER HANDLING “OPTIONS”, SUCH AS THE
ROOF-MOUNTED CABLE REEVER (AKA....THE “2-10”), AND
THE SPOOLING DRUM WINCH, WILL HAVE CABLES WITH A
“HOOK’ AT THE END OF THE CABLE. THERE WILL EXSIST A
BENT PEG FOR HOOK “STOREAGE”.
WHEN THAT OPTION’s HOOK IS “NOT” ACTIVELY BEING
USED, ALWAYS “STORE” THE CABLE’S HOOK ONLY AT THE
PROVIDED “BENT PEG” HOOK STORE. DO NOT STORE THE
HOOK ANYWHERE ELSE!!
NEVER, (NEVER) “STORE” THE CABLE’S HOOK BY
ATTACHING THE HOOK TO THE GATESIDE “HAND HOLDS”
(AKA ...GATESIDE “GRAB HANDLES”). THE HAND-HOLDS
ARE “ONLY” FOR THE ‘HANDS” OF THE RIDERS & OPERATORS.
WRONGLY “HOOKING’THE CABLE’s HOOK TO THE HAND-HOLD
WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY (CABLE PINCHING/
CUTTING INJURIES), IF THE CABLE’S HOOK IS “WRONGLY”
STORED AT THE GATESIDE “HANDHOLDS/ GRAB HANDLES”.
ALWAYS “STORE” ANY CABLE’s “HOOK” AT THE PROVIDED
BENT PEG STYLE OF HOOK STOREAGE ONLY.
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THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM MAY HAVE “TRAPPED” HIGH-
PRESSURES EVEN WHEN DIESEL IS OFF. ALWAYS RELIEVE
THESE TRAPPED PRESSURES BY RATTLING THE CONTROL
LEVERS ABOUT THEIR CENTERED-NEUTRAL POSITIONS
(WITH THE DIESEL SHUTDOWN) BEFORE LOOSENING ANY
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.
SOME MACHINE COMPONENTS COULD HAVE GRAVITY
PULLING ON THEM AS THEY ARE HYDRAULICALLY HELD IN
PLACE. ALWAYS STOP AND THINK FIRST IF A BLADE OR
OTHER MACHINE COMPONENT NEEDS TO BE REPOSITIONED
TO ITS “DEAD END” (OR OTHER POSITION) SO IT WILL NOT
MOVE BY GRAVITY WHEN A HYDRAULIC CONNECTION IS
LOOSENED FOR REPAIR.
THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS COULD BE HOLDING A
PARTICULAR COMPONENT (SUCH AS A “BLADE”) IN A
PARTICULAR POSITION WHEN THE DIESEL IS OFF. AN
EXAMPLE OF THIS IS WOULD BE THE SLIDER BLADE HELD
UPWARD IN ITS “HOME” POSITION BY THE OIL “LOCKED”
INSIDE ITS CYLINDERS WITH DIESEL OFF. IF A HYDRAULIC
HOSE OR FITTING IS THEN WORKED-ON, GRAVITY WILL
MOVE THE COMPONENT TO A NEW POSTION IN A
UNCONTROLABLE FASHION. FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS
FACT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OFTEN YOU CAN PURPOSEFULLY MOVE THE COMPONENT TO A
POSITON WHERE GRAVITY CAN NOT MOVE IT BEFORE
WORKING ON THE HYDRAULICS.
SOMETIMES YOU WILL NEED TO SECURE THE COMPONENT IN
PLACE BY WELDING TEMPORARY STEEL “BLOCKING” OR
“STOPS” ONTO THE PACKER.
CALL LOADMASTER IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT THE
CORRECT AND SAFEST METHODS OF DOING THIS.
HYDRAULIC HOSES AND TUBING MUST BE INSPECTED ON A
DAILY BASIS FOR LEAKS, CUTS, ABRASIONS, DAMAGE,
RUBBING (NO CLEARANCE IN ROUTING), BEFORE THE TRUCK
IS PUT IN SERVICE. IF YOUR INSPECTION DISCOVERS SUCH
ADVERSE CONDITIONS, THE SITUATION MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE TRUCK CAN BE PLACED IN SERVICE.
LOADMASTER RECOMMENDS YOU REPLACE ALL OF YOUR
RUBBER HOSES AND THE CLAMPING AT LEAST EVERY THREE
YEARS.
FAILURE TO CLOSELY INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR LEGACY
AND CHASSIS COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY.
NEVER OPERATE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IF ANY LEAK IS
PRESENT. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
ALL OF THE LEGACY3’S PRESSURE GUAGE READINGS ARE TO
BE TAKEN AT THE GAUGE STEM LOCATED AT THE INLET
COVER OF THE BODY-MOUNTED VALVE! USE A GLYCERIN
FILLED GUAGE ON THE END OF A 24” HOSE (1/4” DIAMETER
WITH 3000 PSI WORKING PRESSURE RATING) THAT ALLOWS
YOU TO BE FULLY OUTSIDE THE BODY WITH BOTH FEET ON
GROUND AND THEN TAKE THE GAUGE READING. DIESEL
MUST BE SHUTDOWN AND KEYS IN YOUR POCKET BEFORE
ENTERING THE BODY THROUGH THE ACCESS DOOR TO
COUPLE THE GAUGE COUPLER.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO READ A GLYCERIN-FILLED GAUGE WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO THE INLET COVER OF THE TAILGATE -MOUNTED
VALVE. ALWAYS COUPLE YOUR GLYCERIN FILLED GAUGE TO THE
BODY-MOUNTED VALVE’S GUAGE STEM. ALL LOADMASTER PRESSURE
SPECS ARE CHECKED/ADJUSTED AT THE BODY-MOUNTED VALVE’S
GAUGE STEM.
Sec01-pg06

Section 02
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE…
This section provides information specific to the
LEGACY3 that will be the basis for your P-M program.
Preventive maintenance actions are done to assure the
LEGACY3 will efficiently and safely collect garbage for
many years.
At the core of your preventive maintenance activities will
be three major needs…
Keeping all of the Legacy3’s safety related systems in
good working condition.
A regular lubrication/greasing discipline.
Keeping the Legacy3’s hydraulic fluid clean.
Preventive maintenance will extend beyond these three,
but they deserve special mention and your special
attention.
Read and understand all of the safety precautions given
in this manual. The very nature of the P-M activities will
sometimes require service/maintenance people to be
inside of, underneath of, or on top of the LEGACY3.
Your shop’s safety policies and procedures must be
followed. Be certain your shop has a detailed
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT policy in place and be certain all
service/maintenance people understand it and follow it.
The service and maintenance people must understand
the safety precautions stated for the various, specific
service/maintenance procedures.
The service/maintenance people must also have a
thorough understanding of correct Legacy3 OPERATION
methods and follow all of the operational safety
precautions and those that apply to service/maintenance
activities.
P-M activities follow a periodic schedule . A record-
keeping system of some sort is invaluable, if not
mandatory. Many of today’s maintenance record keeping
systems are computerized. LOADMASTER has attempted
to keep things simple and realistic in this manual’s
recommendations for periodic preventive maintenance.
The time periods/frequencies are stated in plain
“calendar” terms. Many record-keeping systems are
based upon “hours” given by the vehicles “hour meter”.
Use these conversions to suit your situation…
Every day means 8 hours
Every week means 40 hours
Once a month means about 160 hours
Every six months means 1,000 hours
Once a year means about 2,000 hours
You can “tweak” these intervals a little bit to suit your
specific situation for grouping P-M actions so that the
real world logistics of getting them done is the most
practical. Use your best judgment.
Occasionally, LOADMASTER may mail bulletins with
additional or updated product information. Keep those
bulletins with this manual and make hand written notes
at the appropriate places in this manual referencing the
updated information.
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FOLLOW ALL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES AS DEFINED
IN THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS WELL AS DEFINED BY YOUR
SPECIFIC SHOP (EMPLOYER) AND OSHA! FAILURE TO HEED
THIS WARNING OF DANGER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
YOU MUST NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE LEGACY
UNLESS:
YOU ARE QUALIFIED BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE.
TRAINING INCLUDES COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR
EMPLOYER’S WORK RULES, ALL GOVERMENTAL
REGULATIONS, AND MANUFACTURER’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RELATIVE TO THIS MACHINE’S SAFE USE.
A SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO IS UNTRAINED IN THE SAFE
OPERATION OF THE LEGACY SUBJECTS HIMSELF/HERSELF
AND OTHERS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
YOU MUST NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE LEGACY
UNLESS YOU ARE THOROUGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF YOUR
SHOP’S (YOUR EMPLOYER’S) DETAILED LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
LOADMASTER HAS INCLUDED THE OUTLINE OF A SKELETON,
BARE BONES LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE IN THIS
MANUAL (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS). IT IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERS, SUPERVISORS,
MAINTAINERS, AND OPERATORS OF THE LEGACY3 TO FULLY
DEVELOP A “DETAILED” LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE AND
POLICY THAT SUITS YOUR SHOP’S SPECIFIC
CIRCUMSTANCES.
NEVER OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR
THE LEGACY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR
DRUGS! WORKERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE PRESENT A
HAZARD TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR
THE LEGACY UNLESS YOU ARE ALERT, CLEAR-HEADED AND
WELL RESTED. IF YOU ARE FEELING TIRED, DO OTHER WORK
CHORES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE YOU TO BE NEAR A
HYDRAULICALLY-POWERED MACHINE.
DO NOT WEAR WATCHES, RINGS, AND JEWELRY WHILE
WORKING WITH MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING THAT COULD ENTAGLE YOU
INTO MOVING OR ROTATING COMPONENTS. THESE TYPES
OF THINGS WILL BE HAZARDOUS AND COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF WORN NEAR MOVING
MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC MACHINE PARTS.
DO WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS SUCH AS HARD
HATS, SAFETY GLASSES (EYE PROTECTION), HEAVY GLOVING,
AND SAFETY SHOES WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING
THE LEGACY OR CHASSIS. OPERATORS SHOULD WEAR
VESTING THAT HAS A BRIGHT COLORATION (ORANGE) AND
REFLECTIVE CHARACTERISTICS FOR DAY/NIGHT VISIBILITY.
FOLLOW ALL OF YOUR EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS FOR
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE… THE “SAFETY
SYSTEMS” AND OVERALL UNIT
1CHECK THE BACKUP ALARM TO BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
WHEN TAILGATE RAISES UPWARD…IT MUST “SOUND” OFF
Check DAILY
2CHECK THE BACKUP ALARM TO BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION
WHEN CHASSIS SHIFTS INTO REVERSE IT MUST SOUND
Check DAILY
3CHECK THAT THE “SIGNAL BUZZERS” TO BE IN GOOD WORKING
CONDITION; ON BOTH SIDES
Check DAILY
4CHECK THAT THE SIDE STEPS ARE SECURELY ANCHORED AND
FLAT AND NOT IMPACT DAMAGED
Check DAILY
5CHECK THAT THE VARIOUS LIGHTS AND SIGNALS NEEDED FOR
SAFE STREET TRAVEL ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
Check DAILY
6CHECK THAT THE IN-CAB PILOT LITE FOR “TAILGATE RAISED”
IS FUNCTIONING (ILLUMINATING) CORRECTLY
Check DAILY
7CHECK THAT THE HAND-HOLD GRAB HANDLES ARE SECURELY
ANCHORED
Check DAILY
8CHECK THAT THE BODY ACCESS DOOR’S LADDER,HINGES, AND
LATCH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND FUNCTIONAL
Check DAILY
9CHECK THAT ALL INFORMATIONAL AND SAFETY RELATED
DECALS ARE IN GOOD, READABLE, AND CLEAN
Check DAILY
10 CHECK FOR ANY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM EXTERNAL LEAKS
HYDRAULIC FLUID IS VERY FLAMMABLE
Check DAILY
11 CHECK THAT THE KNOBBED CONTROLS MOVE FREELY AND
RETURN TO THEIR “NEUTRAL” POSITION FREELY
Check DAILY
12 CHECK THE PACKER AND THE TRUCK CHASSIS TO BE CLEAN AND
FREE OF DEBRIS (PRESSURE WASH ONCE A MONTH)
Check/wash at least MONTHLY
13 CHECK THAT THE IN-CAB “PTO ENGAGED” PILOT LITE BECOMES
ILLUMINTATED WHEN PTO IS ENGAGED.
Check DAILY
14
15 CHECK THAT THE SUCTION LINE “GATE” VALVE IS FULLY OPEN
Check DAILY
16 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE RETURN LINE FILTER
Check WEEKLY
17 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TAILGATE’S MAIN PIVOT
HINGE…CHECK THE PINNINGS AND PIN RETENTIONS
Check MONTHLY
18 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDERS’ PINS
(4), AND PINNINGS AND PIN RETAINERS (BOLTS AND/OR COTTER
PINS
Check MONTHLY
19 CHECK THE WEAR PATTERN OF THE SLIDE BLADES SLIDER
SHOEING
Check MONTHLY
20 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE BODY-T0-CHASSIS MOUNTING
PLATES, HARDWARE, SPRINGS
Check MONTHLY
21 CHECK THE EJECTOR BLADE’S SHOEING FOR WEAR
Check EVERY 6 MONTHS
IF UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH ANY OPTIONAL “CONTAINER
LIFTING” MECHANISMS (SUCH AS THE OPTIONAL “2-10” ROOF
MOUNTED REEVER) INVOLVING “CABLES”…THEN:
22 CHECK EACH CABLES “3-CLIP” ANCHORING TO BE SECURE
AND IN GOOD CONDITION (ON THE BODY ROOF)
Check WEEKLY
23 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE ITSELF
Check WEEKLY
24 CHECK THAT THE CABLE PROTECTING “THIMBLE” IS IN PLACE
AND PARTICULARY CHECK THAT CABLE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AT
THE ANCHORING “THIMBLE” AREA
Check WEEKLY
25 CHECK ALL THE PINNINGS, SHEAVE AXLES, ETC ARE ALL
SECURLEY “RETAINED” AND IN GOOD CONDITION
Check WEEKLY
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“PTO ENGAGED”
LIGHT …13

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7,9
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P-M… SAFETY SYSTEMS AND
OVERALL LEGACY “3”
1 & 2 CHECK THE BACKUP ALARM TO BE IN GOOD WORKING
CONDITION...EVERY DAY
The LEGACY3 has a back up alarm (grommet mounted) in the upper
“light bar”. This backup alarm is wired to sound not only with the
transmission in reverse, but also whenever the tailgate raises up about
a foot above fully closed. Repair this important system immediately if it
does not “sound” when (a) the tailgate is raised upward about a foot
or (b) when the chassis transmission is shifted into reverse. See the
Table of Contents to locate the wiring schematic to aid in
troubleshooting this system.
3CHECK THE “DRIVER SIGNALLING BUZZERS” TO BE IN
GOOD WORKING CONDITION…EVERY DAY
There are two “button switches”. One switch is on the left side of
tailgate and one on the right side of tailgate. They are labeled “driver
signal”. One “buzzer” is mounted under the dash and is controlled by
either “driver signal” switch. Repair immediately. See Table of
Contents for wiring schematics to aid in troubleshooting this signal
system. The wiring scheme is for either of these switches to “make
ground”.
4CHECK THE SIDE STEPS TO BE SECURELY ATTACHED,
FLAT AND STRAIGHT, AND NOT IMPACT
DAMAGED…EVERY DAY
LOADMASTER has these fabricated steel parts listed in the PARTS
MANUAL. Repair or replace these steps as needed.
5CHECK THAT THE VARIOUS LIGHTS AND SIGNALS
NEEDED FOR SAFE STREET TRAVEL ARE IN GOOD
WORKING CONDITION…EVERY DAY
Some of these lights are mounted to the LEGACY3 body and some are
a part of the chassis. See the Table of Contents for wiring diagrams (if
needed) to troubleshoot a wiring problem. Most often a simple “lamp”
(bulb) replacement is needed.
6CHECK THAT THE “GATE AJAR” IN-CAB PILOT LITE IS IN
GOOD WORKING CONDITION…EVERY DAY
This “gate ajar” light will properly illuminate whenever the tailgate is
raised up about 1-2 foot. There is a wobble-stick switch located at the
tailgate to body hinge on driver’s side of body (left side). This wobble-
stick limit switch’s job is to control the “gate ajar” pilot light. This pilot
light is the only light mounted in the “rocker switch” panel in the cab.
The wobble-stick limit switch is wired NC (normally closed) and is held
open when the tailgate is almost fully down. See Table of Contents to
locate the wiring schematic to help trouble shoot.
7CHECK THAT THE GRAB HANDLES ARE SECURELY
ANCHORED…EVERY DAY
Look for any evidence of structural cracks. Repair if needed.
8CHECK THAT THE BODY ACCESS DOOR’S LADDER,
HINGES, AND LATCH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION…EVERY
DAY
The ladder’s fasteners must be snug and the hinges not worn. Once a
month a little grease on the slam-latch’s bolt will assures a good
action. Repair worn or failed parts.
9CHECK THE INFORMATIONAL DECALS, THE SAFETY
DECALS AND OTHER LABELS TO BE READABLE, CLEAN,
AND IN GOOD CONDITION…EVERY DAY
Make a photocopy of the decals shown in this manual. Walk around
the LEGACY3 and circle in red any that need replacement.
LOADMASTER has them in stock. Replace immediately.
If you repaint either mask-off the decals or order a complete fresh set
from LOADMASTER. They are not particularly expensive.
10 CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR ANY EXTERNAL
LEAKS…EVERY DAY
Hydraulic fluid is flammable and messy. It can cause people to lose
good footing and fall… on the LEGACY3 and on the shop floor. Look
for leaky connections, pump shaft leaks, valve leakage, etc and repair
immediately.
Check the hoses for rubout spots that can later cause sudden hose
failure. Check the steel tube runs for impact damage. Repair
immediately.
11 CHECK THAT THE KNOBBED HAND LEVERS MOVE FREELY
AND RETURN FREELY TO THEIR CENTERED-NEUTRAL
POSITONS…EVERY DAY
The two hand-levers at the body-mounted valve (tailgate raise/lower
and ejector extend/retract) are spring-centered. Make sure the spring
itself (by itself) can return the spool to neutral-centered position. If the
operator must add his own force to get to neutral, the spool needs
repair. The option hand levers of the tailgate-mounted valve are the
same types of operation…spring-centered. The two controls for the
hopper blades (sweep and slide) have knockout positioners that
properly “hold” the spool shifted, then release when pressure rises to
their pressure settings.
Troubleshoot and repair any spool operation that is not as described
above.
12 CHECK THAT THE LEGACY3 ITSELF AND THE TRUCK
CHASSIS ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS…MONTHLY
Actually make sure it is clean EVERY DAY. LOADMASTER suggests you
pressure wash the LEGACY3 at least MONTHLY. A weekly wash is even
better. Keeping your LEGACY3 clean will promote paint durability,
significantly reduce your fire risks, reduce slippery hands and feet, and
give the truck’s operator a sense of order and professionalism. Also, all
of the service/maintenance people will then have better working
conditions. Stale garbage matter is foul and nasty.
Some debris will “blowby” the ejector blade settle on the cab’s side of
the ejector. Shovel this debris to the outside once a week. Always
“park” the ejector blade fully rearward (towards the tailgate) before
entering the body.
DANGER…Shutdown the diesel and place the ignition keys in
your pocket before entering the body access door!
When pressure washing, do not directly “blast” the electrical
components such as the various switches…you may water damage
them.
When pressure washing, always keep both feet squarely on the
ground . The LEGACY3’s painted steel surfaces will become extremely
SLIPPERY when doused in soapy water!
Shutdown the diesel and place the ignition keys in your
pocket before doing any cleaning.
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Clean out all the debris from inside the cab. Do not allow the
occasional “pack-rat operator” to have loose stuff inside the cab.
When pressure washing, pay particular attention to the under the floor
area of the body where road spray and tire-tossed sands can
accumulate and then perpetually hold “water against steel” together
causing corrosion. Pressure wash the inside of the LEGACY3’s lower
body skirting so it is clean of accumulated dirt so it can dry out . The
LEGACY3 has a thick undercoating that can be spot repaired if this
undersurface is clean.
13 CHECK THAT THE “PTO ENGAGED” LITE IS WORKING
The OMFB PTO (hot shift only) has a “pressure switch’ mounted
directly to it that “closes” when PTO shift to engagement pressure is
present. Keep this PTO engaged Light system working…and be aware
that is possible that the PTO is engaged, even if light is NOT
illuminated (when there is a malfunction in the “PTO engaged” light
system or bulb is burned out…promptly repair any malfunction.)
15 CHECK THAT THE SUCTION LINE “GATE” VALVE IS FULLY
OPEN…EVERY DAY
The lever of the full port ball valve must be fully parallel to the valves’
body to be fully open. A closed or partially closed suction valve is really
hard on the pump.
16 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE RETURN
FILTER…WEEKLY
Monitoring the condition of the return filter and replacing it’s element
is so important (and easy) that this hydraulic P-M topic is repeated
here again. See the P-M…HYDRAULICS section for complete details on
this. This P-M action is a real value!
17 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TAILGATE’S MAIN
HINGE PINNING…MONTHLY
Check the left side and the right side. Check that the cotter key and
washer are still in-place. Check the body-side and the gate-side
fabricated structures for cracks in welds or parts. Check the pins
themselves for wear patterns such as undercutting or notching. Repair
any problems immediately.
18 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TAILGATE LIFT
CYLINDERS’ PINNINGS, PIN RETAINERS, AND
STRUCTURE….MONTHLY
Check the left side and the right side. Check that the cotter keys and
washers are still in-place. Check the pins themselves for unusual wear
patterns like notching and undercutting. Check pin cap retainer bolts
are still in-place and snug.
19 CHECK THE WEAR PATTERN OF SLIDER-BLADE
SHOEING…MONTHLY (rev Apr 2006 to “polymer”)
The uppermost surface of the lower (at the sweep’s “wrist”) shoe pair
has the most load on it and will be the most important wear shoe to
monitor. These are the shoes pair at the blades “wrist pivot”… where
the sweep pins to/ rotates about the slide blade.
These shoes (and the upper left/right pair) have 3/4”thick polymer
“wear pucks” when new . Replace the shoe when there is any area
where the polymer shoe is worn to 1/8” of remaining polymer shoe
above steel .
Don’t operate the LEGACY3 when badly worn Polymer pucks/shoes will
allow destructive “steel to steel” slide contact. Polymer must slide on
steel… .not steel on steel.
The left-side lower shoe is the “same” as the right-side lower shoe,
they are 12” long. The “protruding” side surfaces of the polymer MUST
be directed towards the “track channel” (the “side” guide surfaces).
The upper shoe pair (left and right) are same at 12’” long (upper shoe
pair does less “work”) The shoes are “symmetrical” for the
LEGACY3….the pivot is at true shoe centerline.Note that the
uppermost 2 pins have machined lands and the lower 2 pins (these
are the “ wrist pins” at Sweep blade rotational pivot) are SMOOTH
surface…be sure to install SMOOTH surface pins at the WRIST pivot
(never use the pins with machined LANDS at the wrist).
See Parts Manual for part numbers.
20 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE BODY TO CHASSIS
MOUNTING PLATES, BRACKETS, HARDWARE , AND
SPRINGS…MONTHLY
Check that the all the mount parts that anchor the LEGACY3 body to
the truck chassis are in-place and in good condition. Check for any
structural cracking.
21 CHECK THE EJECTOR BLADE’S SHOEING FOR WEAR
PATTERN…MONTHLY
The shoe that sees the most load is the upper-shoe. It is the one that
is captured by the retainer cap held on by three ½” flange head bolts.
When this shoe is “new”, it is 1-1/4” thick. Replace this shoe when
there is only about ¼” of plastic shoe showing below the 3-bolt
retainer cap. When new, ¾” of plastic is exposed beneath the lower
edge of 3-bolt retainer cap.
REMINDER… BEFORE DOING ANY OF THE P-M
ACTIVITIES…READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THIS
ENTIRE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL!
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HI-LOAD
SHOE
EXPOSURE

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE… LUBRICATION
GREASING THE “ZERKS”…
1MAIN WRIST PIVOT PIN OF SWEEP TO SLIDER BLADES (2 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
2 SWEEP CYLINDERS RODSIDE PIN AT SWEEP BLADE (2 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
3SWEEP CYLINDERS BASESIDE PIN AT SLIDER BLADE (2 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
4SLIDER CYLINDERS RODSIDE PIN (2 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
5SLIDER CYLINDERS BASESIDE PIN (2 ZERKS)
Grease every 6 MONTHS…remove
Upper-most sheet metal cover for access to these
6CONTROLS RODS PLASTIC BEARING BLOCK (4 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
7TRACK CHANNELS FOR SLIDER SHOES (BRUSH-ON)
Grease MONTHLY
8UPPER AND LOWER PINS OF TAILGATE LIFT CYLINDER (4 ZERKS)
Grease WEEKLY
9 ACCESS DOOR LATCH’S SLAM BOLT
Grease MONTHLY (or spray lube it)
10 TAILGATE HINGE TO BODY (2 ZERKS)
Grease MONTHLY
11
12
13 2-10 REEVER OPTION “MULTIPLE” GREASE ZERKS
Grease MONTHLY
14 ROLL BAR OPTION “MULTIPLE” GREASE ZERKS
Grease MONTHLY
OTHER LUBRICANTS…
OVERHAUL THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS, OR
SOONER IF CONDITIONS REQUIRE.
USE A BRAND-NAME HYDRAULIC FLUID IN AW46 GRADE.
This specification is a modern, “true” hydraulic fluid that has de-
emulsifiers, anti-oxidation, controlled lubricity and a complete additive
package tuned for hydraulic system durability.
Always replace the hydraulic fluid if it appears milky
(entrained water).
Always replace your hydraulic fluid whenever you are
installing a new pump (along with a new return filter).
Always replace the fluid after a “catastrophic” pump
failure (along with new return filter and new suction
strainer AND doing a “clean-up” procedure first ).
Always install a new suction screen (in-tank or remove
old suction strainer and thoroughly clean old one) and
install new return filter element wheneve r you do
replace old hydraulic oil with new.
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1…5
8
7
9
6
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE… THE
HYDRAULICS SYSTEM
1 CHECK CONDITION OF RETURN FILTER
Check WEEKLY
2 CHECK THE TANK’S FILL LEVEL
Check DAILY
3 CHECK THAT THE SUCTION LINE VALVE IS OPEN
Check DAILY
4 CHECK THE “PLUMBING” FOR ANY EXTERNAL LEAKS
Check DAILY
5 CHECK THE PUMP AND VALVES FOR ANY EXTERNAL
LEAKAGE
Check DAILY
6 CHECK THE ROD CYLINDERS FOR EXTERNAL LEAKAGE
Check DAILY
7 INSPECT THE STEEL TUBES FOR DAMAGE/LOOSE CLAMPS
Check DAILY
8 CHECK THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO BE HAVE FULL
CHARGE
Check DAILY
9 INSPECT HOSES FOR ABRASIONS, RUB SPOTS,ETC
Check DAILY
10 REPLACE THE IN-TANK SUCTION STRAINER
Yearly
11 REPLACE THE TANK’S FILLER/BREATHER
Yearly
12 REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC FULID
Every two years
13 PRESSURE WASH THE ENTIRE UNIT
Monthly
14 GREASE THE CONTROL RODS PLASTIC BEARINGS
Weekly
15 IF PTO EQUIPPED….CHECK THAT THE BOLTS THAT
ANCHOR THE PTO TO TRANSMISSION ARE TIGHT AND THAT
THE PUMP-TO-PTO BOLTINGS ARE ALSO TIGHT
Monthly
16 If CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN PUMP….CHECK THAT THE PROP
SHAFT FASTENERS ARE SECURE & TIGHT…AT PUMP AND AT DIESEL
Weekly
HYDRAULIC FLUID IS VERY FLAMMABLE. THE RISK OF A HYDRAULICS
RELATED FIRE CAN BE REDUCED BY ATTENDING TO ANY LEAKAGE
IMMEDIATELY, PRESSURE WASHING ONCE A WEEK, CLEANING OUT
THE DEBRIS THAT BLOWS BY THE EJECTOR (INSIDE OF THE BODY
TO THE FRONT SIDE OF THE EJECTOR BLADE). CARRY A FULLY
CHARGED FIRE EXTINQUISHER ON-BOARD AND TRAIN YOUR
OPERATOR FOR A “PLAN OF ACTION” IN CASE A FIRE DOES HAPPEN.
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3
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10…12
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P-M… HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
1CHECK CONDITION OF RETURN FILTER…ONCE A
WEEK
The LEGACY3 is equipped with a 5-micron Microglass
premium-construction return line filter. The element is a
“tank-top” style and has built-into the element by-pass
valve. (See parts manual for p/n for serviceable element)
All LEGACY3’s have a condition indicator attached to the
filter’s head casting. To check the condition of the return
filter, follow this procedure.
Checking procedure:
1- Diesel running; Transmission in Neutral; Park Brake
applied on; PTO engaged on; Throttle Rocker off…
2- Using the chassis foot throttle, raise the diesel’s
RPM to about 1400 RPM and hold steady as you can
3- Turn your head around and look read the condition
indicator. Observe through the cab’s back window.
The face of the condition indicator is “zoned”. The
green zone is 0-20 PSI of “pressure drop” across the
filter. The filter has additional dirt-holding capacity
available and you do not need to replace the filter
element. If the pointer needle is close to going into
yellow, but still green, change out the filter now.
The yellow zone is 20-25 PSI of pressure drop and you
need to change out the filter now . The filter is not yet in
“bypass” but is very close to being so.
The red zone is something above 25 PSI. You have
waited too long and now the filter is “bypassing”.
Change out the filter element right away.
Concepts worth understanding are pressure drop ,
bypass and dirt holding capacity . As the return filter
does its job, it gradually collects more and more dirt on
its media surface. The pressure drop across the filter will
increase as the media loads up with dirt. This continues
until the pressure drop is at 20 PSI and this is the point
at which the element is said to be at its dirt holding
capacity . The element must now be replaced. If it is not
replaced, it will continue to load up with contaminants
and the pressure drop will rise to 25 PSI. The bypass
valve built into the head casting will open and the filter
is said to be in bypass .
When a filter gets to bypass it is allowing contaminants
to travel freely throughout your hydraulic system. The
LEGACY3 (all garbage packers) have components such
as valve knockout positioners, valve spools, orifices,
journal bearings that have some sensitivity to
contamination.
Monitor the condition of this filter and replace it when
indicated on the condition indicator.
There are other situations when you must changeout the
return line filter.
Always install a new filter whenever you have replaced
your old hydraulic fluid with fresh fluid.
Always install new filter as part of installing a new pump.
Always install a second new filter 40 hours of run time
after installing the first new filter following a catastrophic
pump failure. A catastrophic pump failure can cause
large amounts of debris to be generated. This must be
trapped out of the system or face the real possibility of
more expensive trouble occurring again.
Install a new filter at least once per year even if the
condition indicator is not indicating the need.
Change-out Filter Element Procedure:
1- Park ejector blade fully rearward towards (the
tailgate).
2- Shutdown the diesel and place the ignition keys in
your pocket.
Perform your shop’s detailed LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
procedure before entering the body area. Diesel must
be shutdown and ignition keys in your pocket before
entering the body or hopper area. NEVER ENTER THE
BODY WITH THE DIESEL RUNNING.
3- Remove the filter’s uppermost cap…it has a large
(1-3/16”) square wrenching spud. Rotate ccw to
loosen.
4- Remove the hold-down spring. Remove the old
filter element. The bypass valve is built-into the
element.
5- Install fresh filter element and hold-down spring.
6- Re-install uppermost filter cap; assure the “o-ring”
seal is in place.
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