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LF45/55 series
General
CAB TILTING GEAR
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2. GENERAL
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, CAB TILTING MECHANISM
General
The cab is equipped with a hydraulic tilting gear.
The pump is on co-driver side behind the
stepwell.
The cab locks are automatically released during
pumping.
The hydraulic locking mechanism has a switch
on one side, to activate the warning light for
tilted cab (in the instrument panel).
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
check the following points before tilting the cab.
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cab rests,
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cab hinges,
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attachment of the lifting cylinder,
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hydraulic system for leakage.
After this check, continue to proceed with
utmost care.
If possible, suspend the cab in slings and put a
stand in front of the cab.
After a collision, always check the lifting cylinder
for internal damage.
Tilting the cab:
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Make sure there are no people immediately
in front of the cab.
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Make sure there is sufficient clearance
around the cab.
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Make sure there are no loose objects inside
the cab.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Move the gear lever to the right position
and turn off the engine.
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Close the doors.
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Turn the cab-tilting pump cock as far to the
right as possible.
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Position the rod in the pump and operate
the pump.
You can stop the cab tilting forward at any
time by turning the cock anticlockwise.
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