Quick Safety Check; Operating The Unit; Pull Out Tarp For Loading - Dawson Truck Mate Operator's Manual

Quick Safety Checklist
● Always check all safety devices before driving vehicle or operating the machine.
● Ensure the machine is latched and locked before driving vehicle.
● Ensure operators and bystanders are clear before operating the machine.
● Follow all safety decals and instructional stickers.
● When dropping the conveyor, ensure all areas around the machine are clear of people, animals,
and/or obstructions of any kind.

Operating the Unit

The Truck Mate is designed to be operated while your truck is running​ . If
the truck is not turned on the Truck Mate will not work.
● Push the toggle switch to "LOAD" to run the tarp and conveyor
together.
● Push the toggle switch to "FILL" to run the conveyor only
Pulling Out Tarp/Loading Material
Tools Needed
-Wireless Remote
● While standing inside or alongside the truck bed, grab the tarp. Turn the
wireless remote on, by pressing and holding both buttons for 5 seconds, and
press the "left" button while pulling the tarp from the machine. Pull out
enough tarp to extend the length of the truck bed and to go
up and over the front wall of the bed. If not enough tarp is
pulled out, then the tarp may be pulled out from
underneath the mulch when operating.
-​ C lean any loose material from under
the tarp before reloading.
-DO NOT OVERLOAD MATERIAL.
Operations
Operations
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