Leach 2R-III, Maintenance Manual

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Safety 25
6.
Unlatch each prop from its stored position and swivel it towards the body (see Figure 2-5).
7.
Lower the tailgate until both safety props lean against the body base using the T
AILGATE
lever
(see Figure 2-6).
Putting the Tailgate Safety Props Back in Place (for units equipped with the optional hydraulic
tailgate locking mechanism)
To put the tailgate safety props back into their stored position:
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Turn the pump ON.
3.
Raise the tailgate by about 3 feet using the T
AILGATE
lever (see Figure 2-4).
4.
Swivel back each safety prop and latch it into place under the tailgate (see Figure 2-7 and Figure
2-8).
I
MPORTANT
:
Secure each prop using the provided latch.
5.
Using the T
AILGATE
lever (see Figure 2-4), completely close the tailgate.
The
TAILGATE OPEN
light indicator should turn off (see Figure 2-9).
6.
Using the tailgate latch button on the body left-side corner near the access door (see Figure
2-10), lock the tailgate.
N
OTE
:
When the tailgate is unlocked, both locking mechanism cylinders are retracted. They are
extended when the tailgate is locked.
Camera System
2R-III™ units can be equipped with up to two (2) cameras. These cameras can be installed:
Š
on the upper part of the tailgate (standard feature) [see Figure 2-12, right], and
Š
on the left-hand side mirror (optional feature) [see Figure 2-12, left].
The operator can switch from one camera to the other using a selector switch located on the in-cab 7”
LCD color monitor.
Refer to the camera manufacturer’s manual for more information.
Danger! Stand clear of tailgate path while setting the safety props.
Danger!
Stand clear of tailgate path while putting the safety props back into their stored position.