McNeilus Contender User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Contender Front Loader
© 2013 McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
Publication No. 1474268
Rev. 0918

© 2013 McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
Contender Front Loader
Disclaimer:
This manual must not be used to repair your vehicle. Repair information is available by calling McNeilus Customer Service at
[phone].
The information in this Operator
’s Manual will be your guide to operation and operator maintenance for this equipment.
A
ll information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the information available at the time this manual was
published.
The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only. Because of our continuous
product improvement policy
, we may modify information, illustrations, and/or specifications to explain and/or exemplify a product,
service, or maintenance improvement.
We reserve the right to make any change at any time without notice. Go to
www
.streetsmartparts.com for current information.
No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems for any use or purpose - without the written permission of McN
eilus
Tr
uck and Manufacturing, Inc.
For assistance in ordering the Waste Collection
V
ehicle Safety Guide, contact:
National W
aste and Recycling Association
1550 Crystal Drive
• Suite 804
A
rlington, VA 22202
T
elephone: 800-424-2869 • Fax: [phone]
For assistance in ordering OSHA Publications, contact:
U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA
OSHA Publications
P.O. Box 37535
Washington, D.C. 20210
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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Foreword
1.0 Identication Plate
A McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. Identication plate
(Figure 1) is located on the left front side of the body. The
identication plate contains the Model Number and Serial
Number of your refuse system.
To serve you better, please ll out the following information
and have it ready when calling McNeilus Truck and
Manufacturing, Inc. for parts or product information:
Date of Purchase:
McNeilus Branch:
Model Number of Refuse Vehicle:
Serial Number of Refuse Vehicle:
VIN*
*Refer to chassis manufacturer literature for location.
Figure 1

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2.0 Complete Vehicle Document Decal
The Complete Vehicle Document Decal (Figure 2) documents
the axle load and tire ratings as the vehicle left the McNeilus
production line. This decal is located inside the cab and may
be placed on the driver’s door, doorjamb, or the seat riser.
This decal includes information such as the Maximum rated
weight per axle (Item 2), Gross Vehicle Weight (Item 3),
Chassis manufacturer (Item 4), Chassis build date (Item 5),
Vehicle (chassis) ID number (Item 6), Tire and rim size and
tire pressure specications (Item 7), and the Refuse vehicle
system build date (Item 8).
MFD. BY McNEILUS TRUCK & MFG. INC
GVWR
FR. GAWR
1ST GAWR
2ND GAWR
3RD GAWR
4TH GAWR
REAR GAWR
LB KG VEHICLE TYPE CLASSIFICATION VEHICLE ID #
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFD. BY DATE
TRUCK
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
LB
9,072
W/
445/65R22.5
TIRES ON
22.5 X 13.0
RIMS @
120
PSI COLD KPA
830
22,800
LB
10,342
W/
445/65R22.5
TIRES ON
22.5 X 13.0
RIMS @
120
PSI COLD KPA
830
20,000
LB W/ TIRES ON RIMS @PSI COLD KPA
20,000
LB W/ TIRES ON RIMS @PSI COLD KPA
22,800
LB
10,342
W/
445/65R22.5
TIRES ON
22.5 X 13.0
RIMS @
120
PSI COLD KPA
830
11,020
LB
4,999
W/
255/70R22.5
TIRES ON
22.5 X 8.25
RIMS @
115
PSI COLD KPA
790
34,75576,620
MFGR NAME
MM/D/YYYY
20,000
KG
KG
KG
KG
KG
KG
CONFORMITY OF THE CHASSIS-CAB TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FULLY
CERTIFIED BY THE INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR BY THE INTERMEDIATE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER, HAS NOT BEEN
AFFECTED BY FINAL-STAGE MANUFACTURER, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRIOR
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WHERE APPLICABLE. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL OTHER SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT IN:
MMM
YYYY
MO
YR
S/O #: nnnnnn Body Mount Date: MM/D/YYYY Data Plate ID: nnnnn
3
45
6
7
8
1
2
Figure 2

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3.0 Purpose of Manual
This Operator Manual provides operation and operator
maintenance instructions for the Contender Front Loader
refuse collection system manufactured by McNeilus Truck and
Manufacturing, Inc.
The information in this operator manual will be your guide to
operation and operator maintenance for this equipment.
Keep this manual with the vehicle at all times.
WARNING
The operator of this vehicle must be
properly licensed and trained to operate
this vehicle.
If you do not have the proper training and
licensing to operate this vehicle, you are
putting yourself and others at risk of
serious injury or death.
If you are uncertain how to operate this
Packer, inform your supervisor or contact
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
at 888-686-7278.
NOTE
This manual is limited to the operation and
light maintenance of the refuse collection
system only.
This manual does not include the operation
or maintenance of the chassis vehicle upon
which the refuse collection system is
mounted.
4.0 Scope
This manual provides information for use by the equipment
operator under the following headings:
1. Safety. Includes important safety information.
2. General. Includes equipment identication.
3. Operation. Includes control functionality and normal
equipment operation.
4. Preventive Maintenance. Includes basic preventive
maintenance information for the operator.
5. Troubleshooting. Includes basic troubleshooting
information for the operator.
To order a replacement manual or safety signs, call McNeilus
Parts and Service at 888-686-7278.

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5.0 Parts and Service
Contact your McNeilus Parts and Service branch locations
to order parts, receive service information, or for other
assistance. Contact by phone or visit
www.streetsmartparts.com. We have factory owned parts and
service centers near you.
Phone Number 888-686-7278
State City
State City
CA
Colton
CT
East Granby
FL
Tampa
GA
Villa Rica
IL
Sugar Grove
IN
Fort Wayne
MN
Dodge Center
NY
Bronx
OH Cincinnati
OH Columbus
PA Morgantown
TX Houston
TX Hutchins
UT West Valley City
WI Oshkosh
Canada
Ontario and W
estern Provinces 800-265-1089
Quebec and Maritime Provinces 800-996-4937
6.0 Corporate Headquarters
Contact McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. directly at
our corporate headquarters at the following address, phone
number, and website.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.
524 County Road 34 East
Dodge Center, MN 55927
Telephone: [phone]
Corporate Website: www.mcneiluscompanies.com
Parts and Service Website: www.streetsmartparts.com

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Table of Contents
SAFETY
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Battery Disconnect Switch..........................................................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Battery Cable Disconnect................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Reporting Safety Defects.............................................................................................................................................3
2.0 SAFETY NOTICES................................................................................................................................................................4
3.0 PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Cab Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................10
3.4 Outside Operation ......................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Hydraulics...................................................................................................................................................................18
3.6 Electrical.....................................................................................................................................................................21
4.0 SAFETY SIGNS ..................................................................................................................................................................22
4.1 Safety Sign Location...................................................................................................................................................24
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 EXTERIOR SYSTEMS ARRANGEMENT ...........................................................................................................................27
1.1 Street Side View.........................................................................................................................................................27
1.2 Curb Side View...........................................................................................................................................................28
1.3 S-Type Container Specications ................................................................................................................................29

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OPERATION
1.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................................31
1.1 Start-Up Procedure.....................................................................................................................................................31
1.2 Warm-Up Procedure...................................................................................................................................................32
1.3 Traveling Procedure - Standard..................................................................................................................................33
1.4 Traveling Procedure - Residential ..............................................................................................................................34
1.5 Preparation Before Starting Route .............................................................................................................................35
1.6 Neutral Interlock Test Procedure for Optional Neutral Interlock .................................................................................35
1.7 Refuse Loading Procedure.........................................................................................................................................36
1.8 Refuse Empty Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................38
1.9 End of Day Checks.....................................................................................................................................................39
2.0 CONTROL BOX AND INSTRUMENTS ...............................................................................................................................39
2.1 Cab Controls...............................................................................................................................................................40
2.2 Control Box.................................................................................................................................................................41
2.2.1 Refuse Vehicle Button Functions....................................................................................................................42
2.2.2 LED Indicator Light Functions ........................................................................................................................45
2.2.3 Fuse Block......................................................................................................................................................48
2.3 Arm and Fork Controls................................................................................................................................................50
2.3.1 Street Side/Curb Side Switch .........................................................................................................................50
2.3.2 Single Lever Joystick Control .........................................................................................................................51
2.3.3 Single Lever Joystick Control (Optional) ........................................................................................................52

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2.3.4 Dual Lever Controls (Optional).......................................................................................................................53
2.3.5 Auto Dump Single Lever.................................................................................................................................54
2.4 Outside Control Box (Optional)...................................................................................................................................55
3.0 CONTROL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................56
3.1 E-STOP (Emergency Stop) Function .........................................................................................................................56
3.1.1 In-Cab Control Panel E-STOP Button ............................................................................................................56
3.1.2 Outside Control Box E-STOP Button..............................................................................................................56
3.2 Pack/Eject Functions..................................................................................................................................................58
3.2.1 Automatic Cycling of Pack/Eject .....................................................................................................................58
3.2.2 Manual Cycling of Pack/Eject.........................................................................................................................59
3.2.3 Manual Cycling with Tailgate Open ................................................................................................................60
3.3 Arm Functions.............................................................................................................................................................61
3.4 Fork Functions............................................................................................................................................................62
3.5 Auto Dump Functions (Optional) ................................................................................................................................63
3.6 Tailgate Functions.......................................................................................................................................................64
3.6.1 Open Tailgate .................................................................................................................................................65
3.6.2 Close Tailgate .................................................................................................................................................65
3.7 Top Door Functions ....................................................................................................................................................66
3.7.1 Open Top Door ...............................................................................................................................................66
3.7.2 Close Top Door...............................................................................................................................................66

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4.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................................67
4.1 Residential Attachments .............................................................................................................................................67
4.1.1 Installing a Carry Can.....................................................................................................................................68
4.2 Pusher Axle or Tag Axle..............................................................................................................................................69
4.2.1 Lowering the Pusher or Tag Axle....................................................................................................................70
4.2.2 Raising the Pusher Axle or Tag Axle...............................................................................................................70
4.3 Fall Protection Equipment ..........................................................................................................................................70
4.3.1 Fall Protection Roof Anchors..........................................................................................................................70
4.3.2 Fall Protection Systems..................................................................................................................................71
4.3.3 Working on the Roof.......................................................................................................................................71
4.4 Water Tank..................................................................................................................................................................72
4.4.1 Water Tank Safety ..........................................................................................................................................72
4.4.2 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................72
4.4.3 Daily Inspection ..............................................................................................................................................73
4.4.3.1 Tank Integrity...................................................................................................................................73
4.4.3.2 Pressure Regulator Valve ...............................................................................................................73
4.4.3.3 Pressure Relief Valve......................................................................................................................74
4.4.4 Daily Operation...............................................................................................................................................74
4.4.5 Vehicle Handling Characteristics ....................................................................................................................74
4.4.6 Water Tank Decal Identication ......................................................................................................................75
4.4.7 Water Tank Operation.....................................................................................................................................75