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4.11 SAFETY CABLE
WARNING
When it is necessary to work under the machine with the body
(bed) raised, attach the body (bed) retaining cable to the
rear tow point. Install the rear tow point pin through the
end of the retaining cable.
Failure to properly secure the body (bed) may result in
personal injury or death.
A raised body (bed) may fall unexpectedly if a damaged
cable is used. Use of a damaged cable could result in
personal injury or death.
Inspect the cable for damage and do not use a cable that
is damaged.
Wear gloves when handling the cable.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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4. Remove cable end (1) from the stored location.
1. Remove all material and any residue from the
body before the body is secured in the raised
position.
2. Park the machine on a level surface.
3. Raise the body until the desired clearance is
reached.
4. Remove cable end (1) from the stored location.
5. Position cable end (1) in rear tow point (3).
6. Install pin (2) through the tow point and the
cable end.
7. Move the hoist control to the FLOAT position
and lower the truck body until the cable is tight.
WARNING
Lowering the body to tension the retaining cables using
the “Lower” position on the hoist control lever will dam-
age the cables.
If the body is lowered against the retaining cables by
using the “Lower” position, replace the retaining cables
immediately. Always lower the body against the retain-
ing cables by using the “Float” position on the hoist control
lever.
Use of a damaged cable could result in personal injury or
death.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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5. Position cable end (1) in rear tow point (3).
6. Install pin (2) through the tow point and the cable end.
7. Move the hoist control to the FLOAT position and lower the truck body until the cable is tight.
Lowering the body to tension the retaining cables using the "Lower"
position on the hoist control lever will damage the cables.
If the body is lowered against the retaining cables by using the "Lower"
position, replace the retaining cables immediately. Always lower the
body against the retaining cables by using the "Float" position on the
hoist control lever.
Use of a damaged cable could result in perso
nal injury or death.
1. Raise the body to the fully raised position in
order to loosen the cable.
2. Release the cable end from the tow point.
3. Return the cable end to the stored location.
4. Lower the body.
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OPERATION