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unit assembly & set-up (cont.)
DEBRIS BOX CONSTRUCTION
WARNING: This unit is designed to be used in conjunction with a debris collection
box. NEVER run or operate your Truck Loader without a debris box.
Below are directions for constructing a simple, sturdy debris box for use in a standard pickup
bed:
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Cut four pieces of 3” angle iron to the inside length of the truck bed, four pieces to the inside width,
then four pieces that measure from the truck bed floor to approximately 8” higher than the top of the
unit discharge when the unit is connected to the truck. Either weld or securely bolt the box frame
together.
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Line the inside front and sides with 3/4” exterior grade plywood.
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Cover the top of the frame with a heavy-duty mesh screening to allow for adequate ventilation.
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Cut a plywood door the width and height of the box frame. Install a heavy-duty hinge at the top of
the door and fasten it to the rear of the box frame. Install latches or other locking mechanisms
between the lower sides of the door and the box sides to keep the door from opening inadvertently.
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Mark the location on the door where the unit discharge meets the box, then cut a 16” diameter hole in
the door at that location. Install a rubber gasket around the hole to prevent debris blow-by – an old
13” or 14” inner tube works fine.
CONNECTING UNIT TO TOWING VEHICLE
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Install appropriate trailer plug onto end of unit wiring harness to match socket on towing vehicle.
Wiring scheme is as follows:
Red – Right signal
Yellow – Left signal
Brown – Taillights
Green – Ground
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Raise or lower support jack until unit sits level with ground. Back towing vehicle up to draw bar, then
visually check draw bar for proper height alignment with hitch receiver on vehicle. Raise or lower
draw bar if needed by relocating in any of the remaining sets of height adjustment holes.
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With assistance behind, back up slowly, aligning both draw bar with hitch receiver and discharge hose
with receiver box opening.
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Lock pintle ring in hitch receiver, connect safety chains to vehicle in a criss-cross fashion to cradle
draw bar in case of accidental disconnect, then connect wiring harness plug into trailer socket of
vehicle.
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Lift rear support leg and pin in uppermost position.
Note: To prevent possible rollover, lock rear support leg in lowermost position
possible when unit is parked or disconnected from towing vehicle.
Manual No. 3100022
Not
for
Reproduction