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OPERATION OF DUMP TRUCKS (Contd)
(8)
Pull tailgate control lever (18) forward and down to unlock tailgate.
(9)
Raise and lower dump body as required. Refer to task b, steps 4 through 6.
(10) Depress spring (14) to release safety latch (15), and pull dump body control lever (16) back to raise dump
body. When dump body lifts 2 or 3 ft (.6 or .9 m), move dump control lever (16) back to neutral position to lock dump
body.
(11) Shift transfer case shift lever (13) up to low range.
(12) Push brake pedal (10) and release parking brake lever (17).
(13) Place transmission selector lever (11) in 1 (first).
(14) Release brake pedal (10) and accelerate.
(15) Raise dump body at intervals by pulling dump body control lever (16) back to raise and then forward to
neutral position as required.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) in 1 (first). If more speed is required, refer to caution data plate for correct
transmission gear range.
(16) After vehicle has been unloaded:
(a)
Stop vehicle and apply parking brake lever (17).
(b)
Place transmission selector lever (11) in N (neutral).
(c)
Shift transfer case shift lever (13) into desired position.
(d)
Pull dump body control lever (16) forward to lower position.
(e)
Return dump body control lever (16) to neutral position and secure lever with safety latch (15).
(f)
Push power takeoff control lever (12) forward to DISENGAGE.
(g)
Unhook safety chain and push tailgate control lever (18) up and back as far as it will go to lock tailgate
(4) in closed position.
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