11Expert(t) 2000
TM
Maintenance Manual
SAFETY PROPS
Safety props are essential safety
devices which are to be used every
time maintenance has to be performed
under a raised body or tailgate. Two
types of safety props are installed on
every Expert(t) 2000
TM
:
• the body safety prop is designed to
hold the body in case a
hoist-related failure occurs;
• the tailgate safety prop is designed
to hold the tailgate in case a
tailgate-cylinder-related failure
occurs.
Body Safety Prop
To set the body safety prop:
1. Lift the body until the safety prop
is clear to be tilted under the
body;
2. Pull the handle (see Figure 5.
“Safety prop release handle”) to
release the safety prop, then pull
down the safety prop;
Figure 5. Safety prop release handle
3. Slowly lower the body so it rests
properly on the prop (see Figure
6. “Body safety prop”);
DANGER
SAFETY PROPS MUST BE SET
PRIOR
TO PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE
UNDER A RAISED
BODY
OR TAILGATE. FAILURE TO
DO
SO MAY RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY
OR EVEN DEATH.
DANGER
DO NOT USE PROPS WITH A
LOADED
BODY. NEVER STAND
UNDER
A RAISED AND LOADED
BODY
.
Handle