Loading And Unloading The Trailer
Bri-Mar 96
^ WARNING
RAISED DUMP BODY CAN DROP OR TIP OVER SUDDENLY. YOU
AND OTHERS CAN DIE OR BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
YOU MUST:
• Have trailer on level, firm ground before dumping.
• Keep others away while dumping.
• Stay at controls until dump body is down.
NEVER LEAVE THE SCENE WHEN DUMP BODY IS LIFTED.
• Lock hoist controls after use.
• Have dump body down before moving trailer.
• Use body-prop and have dump body empty before getting under
raised dump body.
• If the hoist does not lift the load:
-Manually reduce the load - obtain service from a qualified hydraulics
technician.
NEVER ASSIST THE HOIST. (i.e., with a jack, crane, heavy
equipment, etc.
• If the load does not leave the dump body: Lower the dump body and
manually free the load.
• Never attempt to free a load from a raised dump body.
5.4.2 Loading Bulk Material
• Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
• Park the trailer and tow vehicle on a firm and level surface, both
side-to-side and front-to-rear.
• Check the dump body for damage. Repair before loading trailer.
• Close and latch trailer gates.
• Verify that the hydraulic pump battery is fully charged and the fuses
in the battery box are not blown. Replace fuses if blown.
• Tell the loader operator the GVWR of your trailer. The loader
operator will have an approximate weight of the material to be
loaded.
• Use common sense when loading. If you are uncertain of the weight
of the material, load a small amount and weigh your trailer. It is
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