Safety
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Figure 2
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5 Prop latch
6.
Release the other safety prop by pulling its latch towards you (see Figure 2
5), and position it
adequately (see Figure 2
2).
The safety prop must take place around the cylinder rod.
7.
Lower the body until both safety props rest on the cylinder casings.
The body can be lowered by pulling back the hoist joystick (see Figure 2
4) and holding it until
the props come into position on the cylinder casings.
8.
Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
You can now work safely underneath the body.
Putting the Service Hoist Safety Props Back in Place
To put the service hoist safety props back in place:
1.
Make sure that there is enough clearance above the body to raise it safely and that the truck is on
safe level ground.
2.
Put the key to the “ON” position without starting the truck.
3.
Raise the body until both safety props can move freely.
The body can be raised by pushing the hoist joystick forward (see Figure 2
4) and holding it until
the body reaches the desired height.
4.
Put one of the safety props back in its place. Use its latch to secure it (see Figure 2
5).
5.
Put the other safety prop back in its place. Use its latch to secure it.
6.
Lower the body by pulling back the hoist joystick (see Figure 2
4) and holding it until the body
rests on the chassis frame.
7.
Be sure to latch back the 2 body latches (see Figure 2
3) to securely fix the body to the chassis.
Tighten the locknut until the spring is properly compressed.
Compressed spring should be between 3.25” and 3.5” long.
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