Operating Guide

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^ CAUTION
Use a safe lifting procedure to avoid injury
when handling ramps.
3. Remove ramps from storage position and secure
to rear of trailer. Adjust ramp position to align with
equipment tires or tracks.
^ WARNING
Load can suddenly move or topple, which
can result in death or serious injury.
Do not load or unload trailer unless
coupled to tow vehicle and is on a rm and
level surface.
NOTICE
Ramps are not rated for load bearing
capacity. They will NOT support the load
bearing capacity of the trailer.
Do not overload ramps.
4. Load the cargo on trailer with approximately 60%
of the cargo in the front half of the trailer.
5. Secure the load to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo
securement rules.
6. Remove ramps and place in storage position.
7. Secure ramps to trailer.
8. Raise rear stabilizers (if equipped) or remove
blocking under rear of trailer.
5.1.3 loadIng a tIlt deck traIler
A tilt deck trailer may be equipped with a manual or a
hydraulic tilt deck.
5.1.3.1 manual tIlt traIler
1. Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
^ WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before loading trailer.
2. Release deck latch pin to pivot trailer deck for
loading.
^ WARNING
Loading a pivoting-deck trailer before
retracting the deck catch pin can crack the
catch pin, which can cause loss of cargo
or loss of control of the trailer. Death or
serious injury may result.
Before loading the trailer, retract the deck
catch pin.
If the deck catch pin becomes bent, do not
straighten it. Replace the deck catch pin
before towing the load.
3. Load the cargo on trailer with approximately 60%
of the cargo in the front half of the trailer. Deck will
pivot down into the driving position as the cargo is
moved forward on the deck.
4. Extend the deck catch pin into the deck to lock
the deck into the driving position. Verify the catch
engages the hole in the pivoting deck.
^ WARNING
An unlocked pivoting deck can result
in loss of cargo or loss of control of the
trailer, which can result in death or serious
injury.
Before towing the trailer:
Lock the pivoting deck in the driving
position.
Verify that the catch engages the hole in
the pivoting deck.
5. Secure the load to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo
securement rules.
^ WARNING
Shifting cargo can result in loss of control
of the trailer, and can lead to death or
serious injury.
Tie down all loads with proper sized
fasteners, chains, straps, etc.
Loading And Unloading