Model LR-2066 & LR-2866A Hoist Installation and Operation Manual
Stock No. 03 5839
Page 19 of 21
"OPERATION OF HOIST AND PUMP"
WARNING:
Operating this hoist without first understanding the proper operation procedures can
lead to serious injury or death. Always read and understand fully all operation manuals
before using or operating this equipment.
WARNING:
An operation manual for the hydraulic system should be available. The operation
manual for the supplied hydraulic system
MUST BE
read and understood before
operating this trailer.
WARNING:
Being under a raised body can result in serious injury or death should the body
unexpectedly descend.
Never
position yourself or allow others to position themselves
under a
loaded
body.
Always
prop the
unloaded
body up using the body prop or body
props supplied.
Remember,
body props are to be used only on an
unloaded
body.
DANGER:
1. Stay out from under body when hoist is operating.
2. During dumping operations, no one must be allowed to stand in or move through the
area where the body and hoist operate or into an area where an upset load might fall.
3. Controls must be in a safe location and operator must remain at controls during the
dumping operation. Controls must be permanently located in truck cab or another
location where it is not possible to be under body during dumping operation.
4.
Never
leave body raised or partly raised while the truck is unattended or while
performing maintenance or service under body, unless body is braced to prevent
accidental lowering.
5. If hoist pump is direct engine driven by truck, always disengage drive when hoist is
not in use or when moving load.
6.
Do not
attempt to raise a loaded body when the vehicle is on un-level ground.
7. Never jerk or shock a raised body to loosen a stuck load.
WARNING:
Freeing a stuck load during dumping, with the body raised, by jerking or shocking the
truck, may cause damage to the truck, serious injury or death.
Never
drive forward or
rearward and stop quickly with the load up or otherwise shock the load. If a load is
stuck in the body, lower the body, then free the load.
WARNING:
Attempting to dump a load on un-level ground may cause the truck to over turn, and
can result in damage, serious injury or death.
Always
dump the load on ground that is
level front to rear as well as level side to side.
