1-50 Publication: 0028607
SAFETY
1
Debris Body Tailgate Props
Unlocking the Tailgate Props and
Raising the Debris Body Tailgate
1. Ensure the tailgate area is clear of people and
obstructions.
2. Remove the retaining pins (1) from both tailgate
props (2). Allow the tailgate props to rest on the
tailgate pins (3).
Figure 1-87
3. Unlock and raise the debris body tailgate. The
tailgate props will maintain their aligned position with
the tailgate pins.
4. Lower the debris body tailgate enough so that the
tailgate pins rest against the tailgate props.
Figure 1-88
5. Shut the truck engine off and remove the keys.
Lowering the Debris Body Tailgate
and Storing the Props
1. Ensure the area is clear of people and obstructions
before lowering the debris body tailgate.
2. Raise the debris body tailgate off the tailgate props.
3. Return both tailgate props to their stored position and
install the retaining pins.
4. Lower and latch the debris body tailgate.
Always position the tailgate props in the proper
position before entering any area beneath the
debris body tailgate or entering the debris body.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.