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When servicing a refuse collection truck, tightening a bolt, fitting, or flange may seem like a routine task. However, tightening a component more does not necessarily mean tightening it better.  Each assembly has specific characteristics that determine the torque to be applied. Insufficient torque can compromise the stability or sealing of a component, while excessive […]

Every day, technicians work beneath refuse collection truck bodies. In most cases, everything goes smoothly. But when something goes wrong—because a body lowers unexpectedly or because a tailgate was not properly secured—the consequences can be serious or even irreversible.  This type of accident is almost always preventable. A strict procedure—the one prescribed by the manufacturer of your equipment—must be followed during every service operation. This article presents the universal principles that must be observed, regardless of the truck model being serviced.  One rule remains essential: never rely solely on the hydraulic system to keep equipment in the raised position.  Why securing the equipment is non-negotiable  When a technician must work beneath the body of a refuse collection truck or near an open tailgate, these components represent a considerable mass that could move if they are not properly supported mechanically. Safety during refuse collection truck maintenance depends on mechanically securing the body and tailgate, as well as strictly controlling all energy sources.  The most common risk scenarios are as follows:  Accidental lowering of the body due to a loss of hydraulic pressure or a […]