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LOADING PLATFORM AT BED LEVEL
FIG. 17-1
INBOARD
EDGE
TRUCK
BODY
PLATFORM
7. Load the platform at bed level 
(FIG. 17-1) 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 truck body 
as shown in FIG. 17-1. If 
standing on platform with the 
load, stand in the footprint 
area shown and comply with 
the WARNING at top of this 
page.
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
!
PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 17-2
8. Lower the platform to ground 
level (FIG. 17-2). Move load off 
the platform.
INBOARD
EDGE
PLATFORM