User's Manual

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Date of Origin – 02/01/08
LANDING LEGS
Insure proper engagement of the handle onto the input shaft nut prior to cranking. Use wheel
chocks and lock trailer brakes when uncoupling and coupling tractor and trailer. Insure that the
supporting surface is of adequate strength and stability to support the trailer and the load, if appli-
cable. Also be sure that the lay of the ground is reasonably flat and level. Select high speed or low
speed gear reduction to raise or lower the landing legs. Reference decal on trailer for selection of
mode and direction of rotation.
ACCESS SYSTEM
The trailer is supplied with an access system that is designed and supplied to allow the operator a
means to view the interior of the trailer. It is comprised of a ladder, an observation platform(s) and
a grab handle(s).
WARNING
!
1. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE CLIMBING ON ACCESS SYSTEM.
2. ALWAYS MAINTAIN 3-POINT CONTACT.
(2 HANDS & 1 FOOT OR 2 FEET AND 1 HAND)
3. DO NOT WEAR RINGS OR ANYTHING THAT CAN CATCH ON LADDER.
4. USE LADDER SIDE RAIL FOR HAND HOLD, NEVER USE THE RUNG.
5. NEVER CLIMB OVER THE TOP OF THE TRAILER.
NEVER ENTER THE INSIDE COMPARTMENTS FOR ANY REASON.
6. NEVER STAND ON THE ACCESS DURING LOADING OR UNLOADING.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TO INSURE OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE ACCESS SYSTEM, IT
SHOULD BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO USE FOR ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OF
DAMAGE. REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY ACCESS SYSTEM COMPONENT
THAT HAS BEEN BENT, CRACKED, WORN OR OTHERWISE DAM-
AGED. DO NOT MODIFY THE ACCESS SYSTEM WITHOUT CONSULT-
ING WITH TIMPTE TRAILER CO.