Operating Guide

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Failure to do so may result in the prop rod contacting
the battery terminals, which can result in the battery
exploding.
14. Close and latch rear gates before moving trailer.
^ WARNING
Unsecured gate(s) can cause a driving
hazard.
Do not operate trailer without properly
securing rear gate latches.
5.4 hydraulIc componentS
Do not alter or substitute and hydraulic components
on the dump trailer. The hydraulic system is designed
with each component being compatible with the safe
and reliable operation of the hydraulic system. Under
no circumstances should you alter the hydraulic
pressure or ow rate in the hydraulic system.
^ DANGER
Crushing hazard.
An altered or component substituted
hydraulic system may malfunction,
resulting in the dump body falling without
warning.
NEVER alter or substitute any hydraulic
system component.
Always have the hydraulic system repaired or
maintained by a qualied technician.
5.5 Body prop
The body prop supplied as part of the trailer is to be
used only when the dump body is empty. The purpose
of the body prop is a back-up to the hydraulic system
and will hold the empty dump body in a raised position
while performing maintenance on the hoist, trailer body,
or the trailer itself.
Body prop may be located at front of prop dump body
or at side of dump body.
Note: For service or technical questions on the hydraulic
pump, refer to the hydraulic manual specications.
Contact the pump manufacturer for additional questions
or pump warranty issues.
DO NOT use the body prop to support a loaded dump
body.
DO NOT enter the area under a raised dump body
without rst supporting the empty dump body up with
the body prop.
^ DANGER
Risk of death by crushing.
Empty dump body before using body prop.
^ WARNING
Crushing hazard.
DO NOT manipulate the body prop if a
person is near the operating control.
^ WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Dump body can drop unexpectedly.
Never go under a raised dump body.
Use body prop for maintenance.
Park the trailer on a rm and level surface. Raise the
dump body and place the body prop in the upright
position. Lower the dump body onto the body prop. The
body prop must engage the body prop receiver.
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
lowered onto the body prop.
Release the down button when the dump
body is lowered onto the body prop.
^ WARNING
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