Operating Guide

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NOTICE
Prevent trailer damage.
Trailers equipped with a power down
hydraulic system can be damaged if the
down button is held after the dump body is
fully lowered.
Release down button when the dump body
is fully lowered.
^ WARNING
Risk of battery exploding.
Battery box prop rod may contact battery
terminals, which may result in the battery
exploding.
Place battery box lid prop rod in retaining
clip.
Tongue Mounted Battery Boxes Only: When closing
the battery box lid, place the prop rod in the retaining
clip on the side of the battery box.
Failure to do so may result in the prop rod contacting
the battery terminals, which can result in the battery
exploding.
15. Close and latch rear gates before moving trailer.
^ WARNING
Unsecured rear gates can cause a driving
hazard.
Do not operate trailer without properly
securing rear gate latches.
5.3.4 unload Bulk materIal wIth SwIng gateS
1. Read and understand the hoist operating procedure
before operating the dump body.
2. Clear the area around the dump trailer.
3. Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a rm and
level surface both side-to-side and front-to-rear.
Attempting to unload on a soft or uneven surface
may cause the trailer to overturn, which can result
in death or serious injury. Trailer must be coupled
to tow vehicle.
^ WARNING
A soft and/or uneven surface may cause
the tow vehicle and trailer to overturn
when the dump body is raised or while
spreading material.
Raise the dump body ONLY if the tow
vehicle and trailer are both on a rm and
level surface.
^ WARNING
Loaded materials can exert pressure
against the swing gates. This may cause
the gates to swing out with force when
unlatched, causing serious injury.
Stand away from the trailer to unlock
swing gates.
^ WARNING
An overloaded trailer or improperly
distributed load can result in death or
serious injury.
An overloaded trailer can cause hydraulic
system to malfunction, resulting in dump
body falling.
A load that is improperly distributed in the
trailer can result in the trailer tipping over
when the dump body is raised.
4. Open both rear doors and lock open with door hold
backs.
5. Open the battery box and support lid with prop
rod.
6. Locate the dump body controller. While using the
dump body controller, position yourself in a safe
location clear of the dump body. Check for overhead
power lines and other obstructions before raising
dump body.
Loading And Unloading