Wittke FEATHERWEIGHT, Maintenance Manual

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Safety
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6. Pull the safety prop upward and set it down (see Figure 2 - 7).
Figure 2 - 7 Pulling safety prop upward (left) and setting it down (right)
7.
Lower the tailgate onto the safety prop using the T
AILGATE
D
OWN
Switch on the in-cab control
panel.
Putting the Tailgate Safety Prop Back in Place
To put the tailgate safety prop back in its home position:
1.
Start the engine.
2. Turn ON the pump.
3.
Raise the tailgate until the prop can move freely.
4. Raise the tailgate safety prop (see Figure 2 - 8).
Danger!
Stand clear of the tailgate path while setting the safety prop.
Danger!
Stand clear of the tailgate path while putting the safety prop back in its home position.