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Mounting on Open Trailers 

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Step 3: Cut the mounting posts. 

Mark the mounting posts at the desired height and cut them off. 

Note: They must be a minimum of 6 inches above the rail and they both have to be the same 

length. 

Minimum 6”

Mark and cut the posts

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Step 4: Install the trimmer racks onto the mounting posts. 

Place the trimmer racks onto the 

mounting posts and tighten the set screws. Make sure they are very tight. The set screws can be 

filled with epoxy for added security.

Tighten 

Set Screws

Install the racks 

onto the posts.

Summary of Contents for Trimmer Rack

Page 1: ...Equipment Defender Trimmer Rack Instructions Equipmentdefender com 1 800 735 3029 Sales equipmentdefender com ...

Page 2: ...ts Note the farther apart they are the better your equipment will be supported Mounting on Open Trailers Step 2 Install the U brackets Use a square to hold the post straight and mark the top rail of the trailer then hold the U bracket in place and mark the hole location for drilling Drill 5 16 holes and install the U brackets tighten all of the bolts Note The mounting posts must be parallel for yo...

Page 3: ...ches above the rail and they both have to be the same length Minimum 6 Mark and cut the posts Step 4 Install the trimmer racks onto the mounting posts Place the trimmer racks onto the mounting posts and tighten the set screws Make sure they are very tight The set screws can be filled with epoxy for added security Tighten Set Screws Install the racks onto the posts ...

Page 4: ... means they can be lowered this is very useful for 4 position trimmer racks The exterior mounting bracket option also allows the racks height to be adjusted so you can mount a rack to the outside of your trailer without lowering it if you wish Showing the racks mounted externally and lowered Showing the racks mounted externally and normal height ...

Page 5: ...ing with the locking side screw through the plywood and into the frame of the trailer Note check to make sure the screws aren t going to go through the outside wall of your trailer Install as many screws as you can then remove the bracket from the rack and install the rest The two center bolts must go through the plywood into the steel frame Remove the bracket assembly so you can install all of th...

Page 6: ...nd if you are setting up multiple trailers this dimension should be the same on all so your equipment can be interchanged If you can t screw the support side into the steel frame or if you wish to mount the rack in a location where there is no steel frame it will be okay as long as the plywood is at lease thick and you must use all screw holes Both Sides Same distance off floor 36 Center to center...

Page 7: ...ardware packet labeled Hardware for engine support brackets CAUTION Make sure you use the right bolts if you use one that is too long it will damage the rack Install Top bolt first Step 1 Install the engine support onto the locking side Install the top bolt first then slide the bottom bracket into position and install the bottom bolt Tighten the bottom bracket so it can t slide Slide the bottom br...

Page 8: ...g head as shown for Combi PAS tools to prevent the attachment from being removed This bracket gives more support when assembled this way because it can be placed closer to the cutting head Install Shaft Brackets Step 1 Install the shaft brackets on your equipment Step 2 Place the trimmer into the rack and adjust the support side shaft bracket Slide the bracket tight against the rack and tighten Co...

Page 9: ...s secured in the rack adjust the engine supports so there is no engine weight on the shaft The support can be placed under any solid component on the engine These screws can be toward the front or back of the rack Allen wrench can be stored here ...

Page 10: ...ore the handle can be rotated unlock the key or optional combination lock and open the red door The keyed lock or optional Combination lock can be left in the unlocked position and the operator can simply open the door and rotate the handle this feature provides a good level of security without having to locate keys making it very fast to use Fully lock the rack by using the Key combination lock f...

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