FEATHERLITE TRAILERS COACH TRAILERS, Owner'S Manual

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Section 4 – Loading The Trailer
R4 3/30/2017 Page 34
To determine the type of lift on your trailer, look at
the top of the four posts. A jackscrew lifted system
has a hydraulic motor at the top of each post. A
cable system has a cable attachment (nut) at the top
of each post.
Cable Lift – Figure 4-1
5. Mechanically lock the lift platform against
lowering. (Cable lift only, jackscrew type lifts
are self-blocking.)
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Without walking underneath the lift
platform, insert one locking pin in each lift
post. Access the front posts from inside the
trailer via the curb side door, and access the
rear posts via the rear door.
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The locking pins must (see figure 4-1):
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Be at the same level
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Extend all the way through the lift
posts
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Be secured with cotter or spring pins
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Lower the lift platform until it is resting on
the four locking pins. This relieves the
tension on the cable, and minimizes cable
stretching.
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Unplug and stow the control pendant.
^ WARNING
An unlocked lift platform can lower
unexpectantly, resulting in serious injury or
death due to crushing.
You must not walk underneath lift platform,
or tow trailer until raised lift platform is
resting on mechanical locks.
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Have the cable lift inspected after 2 months
of use, and each year thereafter.
6. Load additional cargo beneath the raised and
blocked lift platform.
7. Secure this cargo to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices.
8.
Close the drop ramp door and secure the trailer
door catch, so that the catch and door cannot
open while the trailer is being towed.
^ WARNING
If the cargo door opens, your cargo may be
ejected onto the road.
Always secure the door latch after closing.
Place a linchpin or lock in the catch.