Covering Load For Transporting; Preparing For Transport; Using Unit On Site - Dawson Truck Mate Operator's Manual

Covering Load for Transporting

● After loading the truck with material, you will need
to cover the load to transport.

Preparing for Transport

● Before driving the vehicle, close the conveyor assembly and make sure all latch pins and locks are
correctly installed and operating correctly.
● Ensure your load is covered

Using Unit on Site

● Remove safety pins in latch assembly
● Pull in latch pins on each side of conveyor assembly while supporting the conveyor.
● When the second latch is pulled, the conveyor will drop down like a tailgate. Do not let it slam.
● Fold up the back mulch deflector
● Place a wheelbarrow under the conveyor assembly on either side
● Press and hold the toggle switch in the "LOAD" position. This will run both the tarp and the conveyor
at the same time. When the wheelbarrow is halfway full, push the toggle switch to the "FILL"
position to just run the conveyor belt. This helps prevent the belt from overloading with too much
material.
● The power may be left on while running material, but care must be taken to ensure no unauthorized
persons have access to the machine when unattended.
● Occasionally you must clear the conveyor belt of built up material by pressing the toggle switch to
the "FILL" position. This will run the conveyor by itself clearing the belt of any built-up material.
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