Bring the towing vehicle and trailer to a stop. Always position the towing vehicle and trailer in a straight-ahead position wherever possible. Check that there are no obstructions or persons in the tipping area. For trailers with steering axles ensure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position
Select the towing vehicles tipping control and raise the trailer body, control the speed to suit the type of material being carried. If an independently operated tailgate is fitted operate this from the towing vehicle as the body is raised. Slowly drive forward to ensure the loaded material is fully discharged.
Note: the tailgate cannot be raised until the lifting of the body has commenced. Stop the towing vehicle and fully lower the body and close the tailgate before driving off.
Always lower the trailer body when leaving the trailer. To eliminate damage to the rear door, keep the full load pressure off the rear door when tipping.
Trailers fitted with a grain chute should only be partly tipped when unloading and the grain chute is in operation.
Hydraulic tailgate operation
Ensure the tailgate hydraulic connection is made to the towing vehicle. Check that there are no obstructions or persons in the tailgate danger zone before operating the tailgate.
Operate the relevant control to raise the tailgate and to lower it. All trailers equipped with hydraulic tailgates incorporate a safety system which requires the trailer to commence tipping before the tailgate can be raised. When lowering the trailer ensure the tailgate is fully closed before the trailer body is fully lowered.
