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5.1.3.2 Hydraulic Tilt Trailer
1.
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
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WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before loading trailer.
2.
Read and understand the hoist operating
procedure before operating the tilt deck.
3.
Locate the tilt deck controller. Position yourself in
a safe location clear of the tilt deck.
4.
Press and hold button to raise the tilt deck.
Release the button when the rear of the tilt deck
touches the ground.
5.
Load the cargo on trailer with approximately 60%
of the cargo in the front half of the trailer.
6.
Secure cargo to prevent movement.
7.
Press and hold button to lower the tilt deck.
Release the button when the tilt deck is in the
driving position.
8.
Secure the load to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding
cargo securement rules.
9.
Stow controller.
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WARNING
Shifting cargo can result in loss of control
of the trailer, and can lead to death or
serious injury.
Tie down all loads with proper sized
fasteners, chains, straps, etc.
5.2 Unload Trailer
5.2.1 Unload Manual Tilt Trailer
1.
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
^
WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before unloading trailer.
2.
Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a fi rm and level
surface.
3.
Clear the area around the trailer.
4.
Remove chains, straps and tensioning devices.
5.
Release deck latch pin to pivot trailer deck for
unloading.
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WARNING
Unloading a pivoting-deck trailer before
retracting the deck catch pin can crack the
catch pin, which can cause loss of cargo
or loss of control of the trailer. Death or
serious injury may result.
Before unloading the trailer, retract the
deck catch pin.
If the deck catch pin becomes bent, do not
straighten it. Replace the deck catch pin
before towing the load.
6.
Carefully move cargo toward rear of trailer. Deck
will pivot down into the unload position as the
cargo is moved rearward on the deck.
7.
Pivot deck back to the driving position and extend
the deck catch pin to lock the deck. Verify the
catch engages the hole in the pivoting deck.
^
WARNING
An unlocked pivoting deck can result
in loss of cargo or loss of control of the
trailer, which can result in death or serious
injury.
Before towing the trailer:
•
Lock the pivoting deck in the driving
position.
•
Verify that the catch engages the hole in
the pivoting deck.
5.2.2 Unload Hydraulic Tilt Trailer
1.
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
^
WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before unloading trailer.
2.
Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a fi rm and level
surface.
3.
Clear the area around the trailer.
4.
Remove chains, straps and tensioning devices.
5.
Read and understand the hoist operating
Loading And Unloading
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