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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
12. Using the Trailer Tilt knob and Axle Control knob,
alternate between tilting the front of the bed up to full
tilt position and moving undercarriage to the rear as
trailer wheels become unloaded. Keep part of the
load on the wheels and part on the approach plate.
Never move undercarriage so far to the rear that the
approach plate is lifted off the ground when center of
gravity of semitrailer and load is behind center of
undercarriage. Never allow wheels to leave the
ground while the trailer is tilted.
13. After the trailer is fully tilted and the undercarriage is
as far back as possible without lifting the approach
plate off the ground, fully lower bed tilt angle.
14. With bed tilt angle fully lowered, move undercarriage
rearward to transport position. Pull Trailer Tilt knob
out until hydraulic system works against the
bottomed out Hydraulic Tilt Cylinders (Approximately
2-5 seconds). Pull Axle Control knob in the back
position until hydraulic system works against the fully
extended Hydraulic Axle Cylinder (Approximately 2-5
seconds).
15. Reel in winch cable and secure hook on upper deck.
16. Shut down hydraulic power system. If hydraulic
engine package is installed, shut down the auxiliary
hydraulic power engine following operating
instructions in
“Hydraulic Power Supply Engine
Operation (Option)” on page 3-20
Panel Light (Standard)
The PANEL LIGHT SWITCH is on the control panel. It
illuminates the Control Panel.
Work Light (Option)
The LIGHT SWITCH is on the control panel. It controls
the optional work lights mounted on the bulkhead or
slope. The work lights illuminate the upper and lower
deck.
Winch Controls
DANGER
1.
The Winch Hydraulic knob is located on the driver’s
side of the upper deck
It is the third
knob from the left and has three positions
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Table 3-4: Winch Hydraulic Knob
WARNING
Before returning the semitrailer to transport
position, insure that there is sufficient distance
between the load and the rear of the semitrailer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the
semitrailer and/or load.
1.
The winch is not designed or intended to be
used for lifting or moving people. Using it this
way can cause serious injury or death.
2.
Never attempt to disengage the winch cable
spool when the cable is under tension. The
load can roll away. Serious injury or death
can result if people are in the path of the
rolling load.
3.
Failure to leave at least five winch cable
wraps on the winch cable spool could allow
the cable to come off the spool, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
WINCH HYDRAULIC KNOB
PUSH IN
This position will cause the winch to
reel cable onto the winch spool when
the winch clutch handle is engaged.
CENTER
This is the neutral position. This
position will not operate the winch.
PULL OUT
This position will cause the winch to
reel cable off of the winch spool when
the winch is engaged.
Do not handle the winch cable when the winch is
in the engage position. Hands or clothing could
get caught in the cable and be pulled into the
spool causing serious personal injury.