Dover HEIL Half/Pack Factor AFL - Tailgate Support Props

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Half/Pack

Issued April 2018

Body and Tailgate

Printed in the U.S.A.

Body and Tailgate

TAILGATE SUPPORT PROPS

Two support props are on the unit and must be used whenever the tailgate is opened for service or maintenance. Both

props must be used.

DANGER

A tailgate in motion is dangerous. Serious injury or death may occur if a person is struck by a moving tailgate or becomes

trapped between the tailgate and the body. Clear the area near the tailgate of all unnecessary people before you lower the

tailgate.

CAUTION

Two props are installed on the unit. Both props must be used!

A. How to Use the Tailgate Props

1. Set unit on flat, stable ground, apply the parking brake, and chock the wheels.

2. Make sure the area around the tailgate is clear of all people.

3. UNLOCK the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate unlock flags are down (if equipped).

4. Use the tailgate raise lever or rocker switch in the cab (if equipped) and RAISE the tailgate enough to RELEASE and

ROTATE the props so that you can SECURE each prop on its prop pin on each side of the tailgate.

5. LOWER the tailgate until you can SECURE each prop on its pin.

6. Turn OFF the engine and REMOVE the ignition key.

7. Put the unit in the Lock-Out/Tag-Out mode.

B. How to Store the Tailgate Props

1. When you finish using the props, take the unit out of the Lock-Out/Tag-Out mode, insert the ignition key and start the

engine.

2. RAISE the tailgate enough so that you can REMOVE each prop bar from its pin, then ROTATE each prop so that

you can PUT the props in the STORED position.

3. SECURE each prop with a pin.

4. LOWER the tailgate until it is completely CLOSED.

5. LOCK the tailgate.

Figure 12. Tailgate Support Props