
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-17
Dock Leveler Control Operation
(Option)
DANGER
DANGER
CAUTION
1.
Dock loading is achieved with the
TAIL/AXLE
CONTROL LEVER
and
DOCK LIFT ARM
CONTROL BUTTON
(Manual)
/SWITCH
(Remote)
located on the control panel
IMPORTANT
The TAIL/AXLE CONTROL LEVER is used for both
loading/unloading and dock leveler operations. See
“Tail/Axle Control Lever” on page 3-9 for use of the
tail control lever in loading/unloading applications.
2.
The
TAIL/AXLE CONTROL LEVER
has three
positions:
3.
The
DOCK LIFT ARM CONTROL
BUTTON/SWITCH
has two positions:
4.
Park the semitrailer in front of dock according to
instructions in
“Parking the Trailer” on page 3-7.
5.
Engage hydraulic power supply.
6.
Use
TAIL/AXLE CONTROL LEVER
to pull
undercarriage forward approximately 30"
7.
Engage
DOCK LIFT ARM CONTROL
BUTTON/SWITCH
and hold while using
TAIL/AXLE
CONTROL LEVER
to return undercarriage rearward
to obtain dock height.
8.
Switch air ride suspension to lower (on) position,
stabilizing trailer while loading or unloading at dock.
WARNING
9.
To return to transport position, switch air ride
suspension to transport (off) position.
10. Using
TAIL/AXLE CONTROL LEVER
, pull
undercarriage forward approximately 30". This
returns tail deck height and disengages dock level
arm.
11. Return undercarriage to transport position, using
TAIL/AXLE CONTROL LEVER
, until hydraulic
system works against the fully extended hydraulic
axle cylinder.
12. Shut off the hydraulic power.
When using dock levelers, the semitrailer must
be kept level at all times. Do not lower the parking
stands. Loads being placed on the semitrailer
must be kept centered on the semitrailer. An
unlevel semitrailer may allow a load to slide,
causing injury or death to anyone near the load!
1.
Do not operate dock levelers with insufficient
space on both sides of the semitrailer.
Semitrailer will lean toward the side with the
shortest cylinder. Persons or equipment can
be crushed between semitrailer side and rigid
objects.
2.
Tractor park brakes must be set when using
dock levelers.
Be sure to check that the dock levelers are fully
retracted before moving the semitrailer. Failure to
retract the dock levelers before operating can
cause severe damage to the semitrailer.
DOWN/LOAD
In this position, the undercarriage
slides forward to allow engaging of
dock level.
CENTER
This is the neutral position.
UP/ROAD
In this position, in conjunction with dock
level arm engaged, slide undercarriage
rearward lifting approach plate to dock
height.
ENGAGE
(IN)
In this position, the dock level arm lifts
the approach plate to dock height.
DISENGAGE
(OUT)
This is the neutral position for the dock
level arm.
When using the dock level, make sure the dock
level arm is supporting the hydraulic tail before
pulling away from the dock. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the trailer or severe personal
injury.
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