Midland SIDE DUMP GRAVEL TRAILER Operator's Manual page 29

4.4 CONTROLS (cont'd)
4. Landing Gear:
A drop leg type or manual position landing gear is
available for your trailer.
a. Drop Leg Type:
The drop leg type landing gear consists of an
anchor bracket and extendable leg.
To extend leg, pull the pin and let the leg
drop down to the ground. If an anchor hole
through the leg and bracket does not line
up, lift the leg until the anchor pin can be
installed. The trailer will drop down on the
legs as the towing vehicle pulls away. Place
pads under the legs in soft conditions.
IMPORTANT
Do not unhook the trailer when loaded if
equipped with drop type landing gear.
b. Manual Crank:
The landing gear uses a crank to set the
position of the landing gear height. Pull the
crank from its stowed position, mount on the
driveshaft and push in to lock. For the high
ratio drive, push the handle and driveshaft as
far in as it will go. For the low ratio drive, pull
the handle and shaft as far out as it will go.
When changing drive ratios, it may be
necessary to turn the crank slightly to align
the gears. Turn the crank clockwise to lower
the legs. Place pads under the legs in soft
conditions.
Drop Type
Manual Position (Typical)
Fig. 6 LANDING GEAR
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