Bri-Mar DT508LP, Owner'S Manual

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Loading And Unloading The Trailer
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much easier to add to a light load than to remove material from an
overloaded trailer.
• Level (evenly distribute) the load within the trailer from front to back
and from side to side.
• If material may blow out while driving, tarp the trailer.
• If the trailer is overloaded,
• The tarp rail on trailers so equipped is to be used only to secure a
cover for any materials or equipment in transport.
DO NOT attempt to raise the dump
body
. The excess material must be removed by equipment designed
for this purpose, or by hand.
5.4.3 Unload Bulk Material Using The Spreader Gate
• Read and understand the hoist operating procedure before operating
the dump body.
• Clear the area around the dump trailer.
• Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a firm and level surface both left /
right and front / rear. Attempting to unload on a soft or uneven
surface may cause the trailer to overturn, which can result in death or
serious injury.
• For spreading material, the surface in which the tow vehicle and
trailer will travel
MUST be firm and level.
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
firm and level surface.
An overloaded trailer or improperly distributed load can result in death or
serious injury.
An overloaded trailer can cause the hydraulic system to malfunction,
resulting in the dump body falling.
A load that is improperly distributed in the trailer can result in the trailer
overturning when the dump body is raised.
Trailers