Tailgate Safety Prop - Labrie Top Select Maintenance Manual

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Tailgate Safety Prop

The tailgate safety prop is used to support and keep the tailgate open during inspection
or when maintenance is carried out on the vehicle. It is mandatory to install the safety
prop each time the tailgate is opened for such purpose.
The safety prop can be easily installed when the tailgate is slightly opened. Apply the
following procedure to install the safety prop.
To install the tailgate safety prop:
1. Make sure there is no garbage inside the body.
2. Remove the tailgate safety pin(s) (one in the standard tailgate and two in the
two-cylinder tailgate).
3. Start the engine.
4. Turn the PTO switch on and open the tailgate about three feet.
5. Remove the safety prop lock pin and raise the prop in a position where both locking
holes are aligned together.
6. Insert the lock pin to maintain the safety prop in place.
7. Lower the tailgate so it rests on the safety prop.
FIGURE 1-7. Tailgate safety prop and safety pin
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