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86 HEARTLAND Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Loading Technique
WARNING
IF THE MOTORIZED CARGO LOSES TRACTION AND SPINS SIDEWAYS,
IT MAY SLIP SIDE-WAYS OFF THE RAMP, TIPPING SIDEWAYS, AND
POSSIBLY FALLING ON THE RIDER CAUSING INJURY.
Ramp Positioning
The ramp angle from the trailer floor to the ground affects
the risk when loading/unloading cargo. If the ramp angle
is reduced, and all other conditions remain the same,
rick is reduced. Always try to reduce the loading ramp
angle - the shallower the ramp angle, the easier cargo
loading will be. Position the trailer to take advantage of
any terrain features that will help reduce the ramp angle.
In all cases, be sure the ends of the ramp door can be
fully supported.
Always position the loading ramp so the ends in contact
with the ground are level or at the same height. An
uneven ramp may cause the cargo to tip over sideways
during loading/unloading.
WARNING
DO NOT LOAD MOTORIZED CARGO (MOTORCYCLES, ATVS, ETC.) BY
RIDING THEM UP THE RAMP DOOR. LOSS OF CONTROL COULD CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. HEARTLAND DOES NOT RECOMMEND
LOADING MOTORIZED CARGO UNDER POWER.
Loading Under Power
Motorized cargo should be walked up the ramp.
When preparing to load the vehicle into the trailer, the
operator’s hands should be positioned on the controls
so as to keep the vehicle in control during loading.
1. Shift into lowest gear before ascending ramps.
2. Align wheels with ramps both loading and unloading
3. Approach straight on, not on an angle. If you are
off to one side and the ground is uneven where the
ramp touches the ground, an unbalanced situation
can occur.
4. The operator should apply throttle smoothly and
climb the ramp at low speed. Too much or sudden
increases in throttle will cause the vehicle to be
harder to control and may cause the vehicle to
impact the front of the trailer cargo area or over-turn.
5. Stop when fully in the trailer. Keep handle bars,
mirrors, etc. away from the trailer interior walls. The
walls can be damaged by contact with hard, sharp
objects.
6. After loading, close the fuel valve and run the engine
until it stops (motorcycle and ATVs). Turn the ignition
key off and remove it. Set the parking brake. For
manual clutch machines, leave the machine in gear.
7. Secure the vehicle with tie downs. The attachment
points you select on your equipment must be strong
enough to support the weight of the equipment.
Usually attachment points that are low and centered
on the equipment frame will be good. An attachment
to a decorative piece of chrome or plastic will usually
not be a good tie-down point. Consider any leverage
action that may occur. An attachment point past the
center of the equipment could cause the equipment
to either swing around or flip over, causing damage
to the equipment, or personal injury. If you have any
doubt about the attachment point you have selected,
stop and find a better attachment point
WARNING
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE CARGO COULD CAUSE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, IN-JURY, AND/OR DEATH.
Secure the Load
Install blocking devices in the front, back, and on both
sides of the wheels to keep it from rolling. This block
is strictly an additional safety precaution and does not
reduce the need for strapping the vehicle in securely.
Use a minimum of three tiedowns to secure the vehicle
to the trailer. Use one tiedown to secure the front of the
vehicle to the trailer. Use two tiedowns to secure the
rear of the vehicle to the trailer. Four tiedowns (one at
each corner) are preferred.
Attach tiedown hooks to the vehicle’s frame, not to an
accessory such as a mirror, handle bar, pedal, etc.
Hooks on the other end must be attached to vehicle
cargo anchors installed in the trailer.
For transport, motorized cargo with manual transmissions
should be left in first gear. Vehicle’s with automatic
transmissions should be in the Park position. The
vehicle’s ignition key should be turned off and removed,
the parking brake set, the run/stop switch in the stop (or
off) position and the fuel lever turned to the off position.
The Safest Way to Unload Your Motorized Cargo
The safest method of unloading is to push the vehicle