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kerosene, paint, etc However,
fuel it__be tank of an off-road vehicle, or a car or
motorcycle, etc may be carried on your open trailer
Do not transport flammable, explosive, poisonous or other
dangerous materials in your trailer
Failure to heed this warning
could result in property damage, serious injury and death
Exceptions:
• Fuel in the tanks of vehicles that are being towed
, Fuel stored in proper containers used in trailer living quar-
ters for cooking
• Fuet stored in the tank of an on-board generator
7,2ola
P, eparing {:lieTrailer fnr Loading
Before loading cargo onto the trailer:
• inspect the deck of the trailer fb_ corrosion or damage; and
• inspect the hold down openings and/or "D'Mings,
Hold down openings must
be sturdy with no visible clacks or kinks
D-rings must be tight to the deck and
must not be bent
If the deck or any required hold-down is damaged, do not load the cargo
Bring
the trailer to 3,our dealer- o_ a competent repair service bef01e using it to carry
cargo
Damaged or loose "D"-rings can break, allowing cargo to become
loose inside the traiJer Loose cargo can shift the center of gravity,
and result in loss of control of the trailm
Inspect "D'-rings,
and test them tbr looseness before loading
cargo
Do not use a damaged or loose "D'-riog to secure calgo
Failure to head this walning could result in proper U damage:
serious injuw and deat!L
7_2,1.2 Loading the Trailer
Before loading the trailer; couple the trailer to the tow vehicJe and ensure the
deck is level
Do not toad o_ unload the trailer when the deck is not level or'
when the ]¥ailer is not coupted to the tow vehicle
i
Ensure the top of the ramp (or ramps) is secure to the trailer, and the bottom
is resting on firm ground
Pockels may be provided to hold the ramp to the
frame of the trailer.
2 Load the cargo onto the trailer
3 Secure the cargo to the trailer using appropriate straps, chains and tensioning
devices
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