Labrie ALLEY -GATOR RIGHT-HAND, Maintenance Manual

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22 Safety
I
MPORTANT
:
Before operating the A
LLEY
-G
ATOR
R
IGHT
-H
AND
TM
Automated Side Loader, place both tailgate pins in lock
position.
I
MPORTANT
: Before opening the tailgate, disengage both tailgate pins from their lock position and place them in
their stored position.
Figure 2-21 Tailgate pin
Positioning the Tailgate Safety Prop
A tailgate safety prop has been installed on your A
LLEY
-G
ATOR
R
IGHT
-H
AND
TM
Automated Side
Loader (see Figure 2-23). It is located on the street side of the tailgate. This prop is there for your
protection. When latched, it ensures that the tailgate will not close while you are working beneath or
around the tailgate.
I
MPORTANT
:
Never walk or work under the tailgate without first positioning the tailgate prop.
To position the tailgate prop, do the following:
1.
ENSURE there is adequate room behind the truck to open the tailgate.
2.
REMOVE both tailgate pins from their lock position (see Figure 2-21).
3.
OPEN the tailgate by approximately 3 feet (enough to raise the safety prop).
4.
PULL the safety prop upward and SET it down.