LOADING & UNLOADING A DUMP TRAILER
DANGER
The body prop is designed to support an empty dump body only. NEVER support
a loaded dump body by the body prop. Unload the dump body before using body
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prop.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution. Dump body coming near or contacting power lines may
result in electrocution. Electrocution can occur without contact. Be sure there
are no overhead power lines over or near the trailer before raising dump body.
dump body. Release the button when the
body has reached approximately the halfway
point of its dumping angle, or if the load begins
to shift rearward. Never leave the dump
body control when operating the dump body.
WARNING
Fully raising the loaded dump body may result in the tow vehicle rear wheels
loosing traction. Do not fully raise a loaded dump body or place the entire load
at the rear of trailer.
• Return the dump body control to the battery box. Watch for and avoid obstructions such as
tree limbs, overhead lines, potholes, etc. and SLOWLY drive the tow vehicle and trailer ahead to
spread the material.
• DO NOT drive forward and stop quickly to “shock” the load out of the body. DO NOT “jerk” the
control button up and down to dislodge the load. The proper procedure for a stuck load is to fully
lower the dump and dislodge the material by hand.
• You may need to raise the dump body higher after a portion of the load has been spread to
place the remaining material at the rear of the dump body.
• Stop tow vehicle after all material has exited the dump body.
when the dump body is fully lowered. Place dump body controller in the storage or travel location.
Close and lock battery box.