H&S 1236, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
UNLOADING
1. Park the Top Dog on level ground whenever possible during unloading.
2. With the operator in the truck seat, and all others well clear of the Top Dog , engage the hydraulics.
3. Engage the switch for the gate delay.
4. During unloading, move the truck forward to allow the material to fall away from the rear of box.
5. When the Top Dog is empty, disengage the hydraulics.
6. Disengage the switch for the gate delay, or engage the switch for the barn doors to close them.
7. Check the rear door to make sure it is securely latched.
NOTE: If the Top Dog is equipped with a reversing valve for
loading bales etc., the valve handle must be positioned pulled
to unload in which case it stays in the detent. If bales are
being loaded into the Top Dog, the lever must be pushed
and held to run the main apron chain as this is a safety
to prevent damage to the Top Dog.
TOP PIVOT DOOR/REAR DOOR LATCHES/GATE DELAY
Located at the bottom left, center, and right-hand side
of the rear door are the door latches. The latches lock
into the apron chain to hold the door closed when load-
ing. When the hydraulics for the main apron chain are
activated, the latches automatically flip to open with the
movement of the apron chains. The rear door is held
open by two hydraulic cylinders. This system allows for
a total cleanout of the box. Upon completion of unloading
& switching off the apron chain, the rear door will close.