Bearcat BC-2016/CRC, Instruction Manual

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are more dumps trucks waiting, its best to stagger them ahead
spaced approximately the distance they cover.
e. Hooking.
It is faster for the chipper to back to the dump truck than sitting
and waiting for them to back into you. While you back up to
the dump truck, press and hold the Hitch switch “open” for 2
seconds. Ease backwards with the dump truck holding its brakes
until you feel contact. While continuing to hold pressure against
the dump truck, press the Hitch “closed” switch for 2 seconds.
With the chipper in “forward” give the dump truck a gentle tug
to insure connection. This should be a cue to the dump truck to
release his brakes and his tail gate. The dump truck should also
have engaged the PTO prior to this.
There are three basic rules for dump trucks.
1. Apply the brakes while hooking, but never again until re-
leased unless instructed.
2. Never release your tailgate unless instructed or pulled.
3. Look out both mirrors and stay centered in the hopper.
4. Help watch for power lines or wires.
f. Pulling.
Be gentle while pulling or stopping. It can be hard on equipment
and people if you are rough. This can irritate drivers and
equipment owners if you tear things up.
g. Keep the dump truck centered.
There is a common misconception that the dump truck will
follow the chipper, and all the driver need do is let go of the
steering wheel or hold it straight. This could not be farther from
the truth. If the dump truck is not centered in the hopper, it
will push against one side or the other and cause the chipper
to jack-knife. There is not much you can do about keeping the
trucks centered in the hopper except instruct the drivers to
watch out both mirrors. Watch where they look, if they only
look out there left mirror, they are most likely pushing against
your left side. The same is true when the chipper backs up with
the dump truck attached. Keep the chipper hopper centered on
the dump bed.