Labrie ALLEY -GATOR RIGHT-HAND, Maintenance Manual

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24 Safety
Figure 2-24 Danger decal
I
MPORTANT
: Never walk or work under the tailgate when it is open unless the tailgate safety prop is in place.
Stabilizing a Hoisted Body
The A
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Automated Side Loader is equipped with a hoist safety prop
(see Figure 2-26). This safety prop is designed to stabilize the lifted body, thus allowing you to safely
work beneath the body.
I
MPORTANT
:
The hoist safety prop must be engaged if access under a lifted body is required. Do not use the hoist
safety prop to prop a loaded body.
To stabilize a hoisted body:
1.
ENSURE that the truck is on solid, level ground and the body is empty.
2.
SET the chassis park brake.
3.
CHECK for overhead clearance and CHOCK the front and rear tires.
4.
UNLATCH the spring storage latch.