18
UNLOADING VEHICLE
MOVING LOAD ON PLATFORM
FIG. 18-1
Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from 
platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always 
push the load out on the platform. 
!
WARNING
1. Unload the vehicle at bed level 
(FIG. 18-1) as follows. Push 
load out of the vehicle to cor-
rect position on the platform. 
Place all loads as close as 
possible to the inboard edge 
of the platform with heaviest 
part toward the vehicle body 
as shown in FIG. 18-1.
A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do 
not place unstable loads on platform, do not allow load to exceed 
lifting capacity of Liftgate, and do not ride on the platform.
WARNING
!
Before lowering platform, make 
sure area surrounding platform 
is clear of people and objects. 
WARNING
!
UNLOADING PLATFORM AT 
GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 18-2
3. Carefully move load off platform 
(FIG. 18-2) and then move it to 
a place where it will not become 
a hazard for people and other 
vehicles. If there is more to 
unload from vehicle, repeat 
the previous UNLOADING 
VEHICLE steps for each load. 
When unloading is fi nished, 
use STOWING PLATFORM 
procedure in this manual.
2. Use control switch to lower 
(DN) platform and load to the 
ground (FIG. 18-1). Release 
switch when platform reaches 
ground level.
INBOARD EDGE