34 Safety
Setting the Tailgate Safety Prop
To set the tailgate safety prop:
1. Make sure that the body is empty.
2. Remove the safety pins.
Figure 2-4
Safety pin
3. Start the engine.
4. Turn the pump ON (see Hydraulic Pump Switch on page 70).
5. With the Tailgate Up switch on the in-cab control panel (see Tailgate Up Switch on page 71),
raise the tailgate about 3 feet (enough to raise the safety prop).
6. Pull the safety prop upward and set it down (see Figure 2-5).
Danger!
The tailgate safety prop shall be set each time the tailgate is open for inspection and
maintenance purposes.
Danger!
Prior to raising the tailgate, make sure that no one is standing behind the vehicle and that
the body is empty.