Propping The Tailgate - Dover HEIL Command-SST Operation And Service Manual

PROPPING THE TAILGATE

YOU MUST prop the tailgate when you open it for service
or maintenance. Use the instructions that follow and prop
the tailgate with either the factory-installed tailgate props or
a tailgate prop built specifically for your unit.
Observe and obey the following DANGER and WARNING
notices while you prop the body with either the factory body
props or with alternate props.
DANGER
A tailgate is dangerous while you raise or lower it. A prop
may fail and cause the tailgate to close suddenly which
can result in serious injury or death if you become trapped
between the tailgate and the body. Do not walk under or
go between the body and the tailgate when the tailgate is
in motion, while you prop the tailgate or while the tailgate is
propped.
Issued June 2020
Operation
Factory Tailgate Props
YOU MUST USE BOTH of the two support props at the
rear of each unit whenever you open the tailgate for service
or maintenance.
Refer to the figure on the next page and carefully follow the
tailgate propping procedures below.
Follow These Steps:
A. How to Use the Tailgate Props
1. Set unit on flat, stable ground, apply the parking
brake, and chock the wheels.
2. Make sure the area around the tailgate is clear of all
people.
3. UNLOCK the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate unlock
flags are down (if equipped).
4. Use the tailgate raise lever or rocker switch in the
cab (if equipped) to RAISE the tailgate enough to
RELEASE and ROTATE the props so that you can
SECURE each prop on its prop pin on each side of
the tailgate.
5. LOWER the tailgate until you can SECURE each
PROP on its pin.
6. Turn OFF the engine and REMOVE the ignition key.
7. Put the unit in the Lock-Out/Tag-Out mode. Refer to
Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedure.
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