Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About this Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Loading
Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Controls Layout Body . . . . . . . . . .5
Load Retention – Load Anchorage
Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Load Sheeting – Sheeting Rope
Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Load Bed Access
Sideboard Folding Step . . . . . . . . . .8
Stirrup Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Controls
Tailboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Sideboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance
Drivers Checks and Maintenance 18
Daily Drivers Checks . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Monthly Maintenance Checks . . .19
Annual Maintenance Checks . . . .19
Torque Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Safety Signs
Operator Information Decals . . . .20
Emergency Equipment
Reflective Warning Triangle . . . . . .21
Towing
Tailboard Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lighting
Marker Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Bodywork . . . . . . . . .24
Repairing Minor Paint Damage . . .24
Vehicle Identification
VIN Plate Location and
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Body Type and Serial Number . . .26
Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance and Repair Log . . . .27
Index
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Notes
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