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LOADING & UNLOADING A DUMP TRAILER
• Standing well clear of the dump body in a
on the control until the dump body reaches
approximately the halfway point of its dumping
angle. Never leave the control when operating
the dump body.
Dump Controller
• Discontinue pushing the up button and walk to the rear of the trailer so you can estimate if
there is enough space for the remainder of the load to be safely dumped. If not, then you need
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• Standing well clear of the dump body, raise the dump body to the three quarter point of the
maximum dump angle. Discontinue pushing the up button and walk to the rear of trailer to
check to see if there is enough space for continued dumping.
• Repeat the process until the load has been completely dumped.
• If the load has not completely dumped DO NOT drive forward and stop quickly to “shock” the
load out of the body. Also DO NOT “jerk” the control button up and down to dislodge the load.
The proper procedure for a stuck load is to lower the dump and dislodge the material by hand.
• Release the button when the dump body is fully lowered. Place dump body control in the
battery box. Close and lock battery box.
• If the rear header at the top of the trailer was removed for unloading, it must be installed
before closing doors and towing trailer.
• Close and latch rear doors.
NOTICE
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.
Tongue Mounted Battery Boxes Only:
battery box. Failure to do so may result in the prop rod contacting the battery terminals, which
can result in the battery exploding.