Loading And Unloading The Trailer
Bri-Mar 95
5.4 LOADING AND UNLOADING BULK MATERIALS
Payload Capacity: Check if the trailer has “payload” decals on the
sides. If not, then determine the payload, or Cargo Capacity, by
subtracting the empty weight of the trailer from the GVWR given on the
Certification / VIN tag. Determine the density of the material to be
loaded and dumped so that you will know, approximately, how many
cubic yards of material may be safely loaded, carried, and dumped.
^ WARNING
Trailer, hitch or dump body can fail.
You or others can die or be seriously injured.
Load in the trailer must not exceed capacity and must be distributed
evenly.
5.4.1 Prepare Trailer For Loading
• Couple the trailer to the towing vehicle before loading. This is
essential because the tongue can raise during loading, To measure
the tongue weight you will have to uncouple the trailer after it is
loaded.
• Be sure the trailer is located on firm level ground. Attempting to load
on uneven ground may cause the trailer to overturn, which can result
in death or serious injury.
• Do not transport people, containers of hazardous substances, or cans
of flammable liquids. However, fuel in the tank of vehicles or
equipment may be carried in the dump trailer.
^ WARNING
Do not transport flammable, explosive, poisonous or other dangerous
materials in your trailer. The exception is fuel in the tank of vehicles or
equipment that are being hauled.
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