Isuzu N Series 2008, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
CAUTION
Before starting the vehicle, you should confirm the following. •
The dump body has been fully lowered. -
The dump control lever has been securely locked in the "DOWN" position and -
cannot move the dump body.
Each gate is firmly secured in place. -
In order to avoid overloading the dump mechanism when lowering the dump •
body, move the dump control lever slowly.
Pay special attention to the following points regarding opening and closing of
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the rear gate (and left and right gates on the three-way dump) of the bottom-
hinged types.
Never attempt opening or closing of bottom-hinged gates when the dump -
body is in the raised position. If this precaution is not observed, there is
a danger that the gate and cargo may drop from the cargo bed. These
operations should be performed only when the dump body has been fully
lowered.
Avoid raising the dump body when a bottom-hinged gate is open. If this
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precaution is not observed, the gate can collide with the ground, damaging
the hinges; in addition, the bottom hinge may detach, causing the gate to fall.
In order to keep a bottom-hinged gate in an open position while raising and
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lowering the dump body, use a chain or the like to keep it flat to the cargo
bed. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance between the rear gate and the
ground when the dump body is raised.
Take particular care when opening side or rear gates with cargo present on the •
cargo bed.
Falling cargo can be extremely dangerous.
Usage of the cargo bed for work operations while in the raised position is
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extremely dangerous. When you must climb onto the cargo bed, ensure that it
is fully lowered before doing so.
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