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4.12 SAFETY LOCK PIN
WARNING
A raised body (bed) may fall unexpectedly and without warning, resulting in injury or death.
When it is necessary to work under the machine with the body raised, install the body retaining pins through the pin bores in
the frame and the retaining brackets on the body.
INSTALLATION
ILLUSTRATION 1 ILLUSTRATION 1
A A
B B
1 1
3 3
2 2
A: Spring rod
B: Spring rod
1: Body retaining pin
2: Body retaining bracket
3: Frame support
1. Raise the tank to the fully raised position. Stop
the engine and ensure the transmission is in
the P (Parking Brake Applied) position.
ILLUSTRATION 2 ILLUSTRATION 2
A A
1 1
2. Pull spring rod (A) and remove body retaining
pin (1) from the stored position on the left side.
ILLUSTRATION 3 ILLUSTRATION 3
B B
2 2
3 3
3. Pull spring rod (B) and install body retaining
pin (1) through the pin bore in frame support
(3) and body retaining bracket (2).
NOTICE
In order to secure the body retaining pin, make sure that
the body retaining pin is fully seated before releasing
spring rod (B).
4. Perform steps 2 and 3 on the right side.
REMOVAL
1. Raise the tank to the fully raised position in
order to relieve any pressure from the body
retaining pins. Stop the engine and ensure the
transmission control is in the P position.
2. Pull the spring rod (B) and remove the body
retaining pins from the frame support on the
left side.
3. Pull spring rod (A) and install the body retaining
pin in the stored position.
NOTICE
In order to secure the body retaining pin, make sure that
the body retaining pin is fully seated before releasing
spring rod (A).
4. Perform steps 2 and 3 on the right side.
5. Lower the tank.
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OPERATION