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TD-24-T (5+20)
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Operation
Always use extreme caution when loading and unloading equipment on trailer. Make
sure road surface is level. Loading and unloading on an uneven surface may cause
damage to the trailer frame and create unsafe loading conditions.
Always set brakes on tow vehicle and trailer before loading and unloading and use
chock blocks as an added safety precaution.
Before securing equipment, always lower booms, loaders and buckets. The parking
brake on the equipment being transported must be engaged, where applicable. Always
make sure you are under the maximum allowable height clearance.
Equipment with crawler tracks as well as wheel type equipment should be restrained
in the lateral, forward, rearward and vertical direction using a minimum of four direct
tie-downs and binders each having a working load limit of at least 5000 lbs. and should
be blocked to prevent forward movement.
Articulated vehicles shall be restrained in a manner that prevents articulation while
in transit.
Trailers With Ramps
Loading ramps can be adjusted for various track widths. Prior to loading or unload-
ing it is very important that ramps are adjusted to proper spacing for equipment being
transported. When loading equipment onto deck, drive slowly forward until appropriate
tongue load is achieved. Ramps are designed to support rear of trailer during loading
and unloading. Ramps must be in stored position during transport.
Trailers With Tilt Decks
It is very important that the deck latch is in the locked position with the safety pin
inserted at all times during transport. Always unlock deck when unloading equipment.
Failure to do this may result in damage to deck. Deck latch is adjustable to keep deck
tight and rattle free.
When loading equipment onto deck, drive slowly until deck begins to tilt closed, and
proceed forward until 10% of load weight is on the hitch of trailer. Not enough tongue
weight can result in swaying of trailer, which can be an unsafe condition.
When unloading use reverse procedure as loading. Back up slowly until deck be-
gins to tilt, stop and wait for deck to completely open, then proceed to back off slowly.
Trailer deck will tilt open and tilt closed with one persons weight. The deck may tilt
faster or slower depending on outside temperature, because the temperature affects
the density of the fluid in the deck cylinder.
Summary of Contents for TD-24-T(5+20)
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