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VERSA TRAILER™
Always stand on the Crank Handle side of the Winch (Figure 52), never directly in line with the Winch Cable, and always behind
the Operator Guard! If the Winch Cable is kinked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, do not use it. Replace the Cable immediately.
Always make sure there are more than 6 complete wraps of the Cable around the Drum of the Winch. Never extend the Cable of
the Winch past this point, as it will compromise the strength of the Winch and Cable.
Never lift more than 440 lbs with the Winch.
When using the Winch to load a Log or other item on to the Trailer, or into the Bed, lift the load only as high as you need to
clear the Frame, or the Bed of the Trailer (if installed). Only lift as high as you need to. Keep the weight as low as possible.
When lifting an item on to the Trailer, or into the Bed (if installed), never stand under or near the item being lifted. Always
make sure that any bystanders, children, or pets are at least 30 feet away and are behind the Operator Zone.
Always make sure there are no hazards such as Fuel Tanks, Electrical Boxes, or other objects that could cause a fire, electrical
shock or other potential hazard if damaged, under the item being lifted, or within the area of Maximum Boom Travel as shown
in Figure 52.
Never allow other adults, children, or pets to play around a Bed that is stood up on end as they could contact it and knock it
over. If you are intending to store the Bed stood on end, secure it with adequate ropes or straps to ensure it cannot easily tip
over.
Using the Winch and Boom to Load Logs onto the Trailer
1. Remove the Bed of the Trailer by removing the Pivot Pins and Hitch
Clips that attach the Bed to the Trailer. Slide the Bed to the rear of the
Trailer and either stand it up on end, on level ground, or lay it down.
2. Use the Winch to load the Logs by rotating the Boom to either side of
the Dump Bed by using the Boom Swivel (Figure 1, page 6). To rotate
the Boom, push the Pivot Lock Handle inwards until it pivots out to
clear the Boom Pivot. Rotate the Crane in the desired direction and
release the Pivot Lock Handle so it seats itself back into one of the
Locking Detents on the Boom Pivot. Refer to Figure 52 for the
maximum Boom travel and Operator position.
3. Extend the Outriggers and Stabilizer Legs as described in Loading the
Trailer on page 22 and use the Winch with a Choker Chain (sold
separately) to drag, or lift Logs on to the Trailer. Be sure to securely
attach the Choker Chain to the Log by wrapping the Chain tightly
around the Log once, then through the Ring on the Choke Chain.
Connect the Winch Hook to a Chain Link on the Choker Chain that is at
least 2 Links through the Ring of the Choker Chain. The Choker Chain
should tighten itself around the Log as you begin to slowly pull the Log
toward the Trailer with the Winch.
Using the Log Cradles and Extensions
1. Remove the Dump Bed. See step 1 above in the Using the Winch and
Boom to Load Logs onto the Trailer
section.
2. Slide the four Log Cradles into the Slots in the Main Frame (Figure 43,
page 20). Depending on the height of the Logs in the Trailer, you may
want to use the Log Cradle Extensions by sliding them into the Log
Cradles (Figure 43, page 20).
Adjusting the Tailgate Latches
Over time you may need to adjust
your Tailgate Latches. To do so,
open the Latch (Figure 53) and
thread the Latching Arm inwards or
outwards to adjust the length of the
Latching Arm (Figure 54).
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