Operating Guide
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8. acceSSorIeS
This chapter provides some basic information for the
safe operation of accessories.
You must read and follow these instructions before
using the accessory. If you are uncertain whether you
have all of the instructions, contact your dealer before
operating the accessory.
8.1 acceSSory Battery
Your trailer is equipped with an accessory battery that
operates the dump body.
The battery may be kept charged either by the tow
vehicle, by an auxiliary charger or by using an on-
board battery maintainer/charger (if equipped). If the
trailer is used daily, it is recommended that the battery
charger be plugged in after each days use. The battery
may be located in a tongue mounted battery box or a
side mounted box.
The accessory battery must be kept in a charged
condition during storage. The battery could freeze and
break if it becomes discharged.
If the battery is not fully charged, the hydraulic pump
will lose pressure which may cause hydraulic uid to
ow back into the hydraulic reservoir, overlling the
reservoir and ejecting uid into the battery box.
^ 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.
Accessories