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EQUIPMENT  LOADING 

 

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Load the Equipment 

1.  Remove bumper bar. 

2.  Load equipment so that the resulting tongue 

weight is 15 to 20% of the total load. 

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Maximum capacity = 1500 lbs. Do not exceed. 

 

 

3.  Install bumper bar close to the rear of the loaded 

equipment. 

4.  Install tie-down straps to keep the load from 

shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown. 

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Always secure the load with tie-down straps before 
towing. Failure to properly secure the load may 
result in injury, death, or equipment damage. 

 

 

 

Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller guides. 

 

Summary of Contents for ET 1500

Page 1: ... lbs The ET 1500 ESCALATE TRAILER offers ground level roll on loading and roll off unloading of equipment with non tilting lowering deck The winch driven deck allows one person to load and unload equipment Contents SAFETY 2 SPECIAL FEATURES 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 WARRANTY 3 TRAILER HITCHING 5 EQUIPMENT LOADING 6 SERVICE 9 PARTS LIST 12 B33 01 0067 01 ...

Page 2: ...th these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death as well as damage to cargo Warnings and Cautions Observe all warning labels on the trailer The trailer warning labels are shown here as a reminder Other warnings and cautions are included in this manual Failure to observe all warnings may result in serious injury or death Failure to observe all cautions may result in equipment da...

Page 3: ...s are also warranted for one year Bil Jax will at its option repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use This warranty does not apply if the trailer and or its component parts have been altered changed or repaired without the consent of Bil Jax or by anyone other than Bil Jax or its factory trained personnel nor if the trailer and or its components h...

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Page 5: ...ise and secure jack Max Cap 1500 lbs Max Cap 1500 lbs NOTE Trailer frame should be level when hitch is on ball See page 9 to change hitch height Always raise and pin the jack before towing 5 Hook safety chains 6 Connect and check trailer lights Always cross safety chains below tongue Safety chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails Always check the tail lights and brake lights before towing ...

Page 6: ...e deck NOTE If the deck pulls against the clamp when the latch handle is up the winch brake must be adjusted See page 9 to adjust the winch brake 3 Lift latch clamp 4 Lower the deck Max Cap 1500 lbs NOTE To prepare for raising the deck tilt the latch clamp back onto the handle Make sure people are away from the trailer before lowering the deck Keep hands and feet away from deck and rails Hands and...

Page 7: ... 1500 lbs Do not exceed 3 Install bumper bar close to the rear of the loaded equipment 4 Install tie down straps to keep the load from shifting Use tie down anchors shown Max Cap 1500 lb s Max Cap 1500 lb s ET 1500 ET 1500 scalate Tra iler scalate Tra iler E Always secure the load with tie down straps before towing Failure to properly secure the load may result in injury death or equipment damage ...

Page 8: ...raising the deck Keep hands and feet away from deck and rails Hands and feet can get crushed between the deck and frame 3 Raise the latch handle Put the latch clamp over the clamp boss 4 Push the latch handle down until the release lever locks NOTE Do not over tighten winch Winch is intended to raise and lower deck not to secure load on trailer If not clamped the deck may fall during travel Always...

Page 9: ... adjustment Failure to install and tighten all hitch mounting screws may cause serious equipment damage Adjusting the Winch Brake The winch brake should hold the trailer deck up when the equipment load is not more than 1500 pounds If the winch brake does not hold the deck up when the winch handle is released readjust brake tension 1 Raise the deck 2 Remove the winch handle and lock nuts Max Cap 15...

Page 10: ... can be removed from the roller access holes 3 1 2 Max Max Cap Cap 1500 The deck must be supported by the paved surface or shoring before the lift rollers are removed 3 Use a hex wrench to unscrew and remove the rollers Install and tighten new rollers NOTE It is easier to remove and replace one roller at a time You can adjust the jack to access each roller Loosen set screw first ...

Page 11: ...ad rating 530 12 Failure to maintain proper torque on the lug nuts may result in the wheel shearing off of the trailer possibly causing an accident and seriously damaging the equipment The tightening of the lug nuts should be torqued in the sequence above Lug nuts should be torqued in stages Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 25 Ft Lbs 60 Ft Lbs 100 Ft Lbs This procedure should be followed after each time th...

Page 12: ...y 530 12 2 29 0090 0624 Nut Wheel Lug 10 30 0090 0188 Nut Lock 3 8 16 8 31 0090 0422 Washer SAE Flat 3 8 11 Item No Part No Description Qty 32 0090 0045 Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 8 33 B06 00 0318 Decal ET1500 2 34 B06 00 0315 Decal Max Cap 1500 lbs 1 35 B23 02 0036 Jack Tongue with Retaining Pin 1 36 0090 0344 Screw Self Tap 10 24 x 1 2 1 37 B01 01 0120 Harness Wiring 1 38 B12 00 0049 Hitch Weldmen...

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Page 14: ...125 Taylor Parkway Archbold OH 43502 Phone 419 445 9675 Fax 419 445 0367 ...

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