® Model ET 5000W Operation and Service Manual Patented ” B ” B / 1 6 / 1 6 Load Capacity: 5000 lbs ® SCALATE RAILER The ET 5000W E offers ground level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and unload equipment.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death as well as damage to cargo. SPECIAL FEATURES ® The Bil-Jax SCALATE RAILER includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus: Escalator Deck and Hydraulic Lift...
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TRAILER HITCHING Hook Up the Trailer 1. Raise trailer and loosen ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch. ” ” NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 5/16 inch ball. 3. Lower hitch onto ball and tighten ball latch. 4.
EQUIPMENT LOADING Lower the Deck NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck. 1. Turn power switch to ON position. 2. Hold toggle switch in DOWN position. Lift latch handle and push handle back. NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level surface when lowering the deck.
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EQUIPMENT LOADING Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle) 1. Turn power switch to ON position and hold 2. Verify that deck latch is on latch bar. Turn toggle switch in up position. Stop raising deck power switch to OFF position. when deck latch is on latch bar.
SERVICE Tire Maintenance Wheel Torque Requirements At least once each week, use an accurate tire It is extremely important to apply and maintain pressure gage to check the air pressure in all proper wheel mounting torque on your axle. four trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles recommended by the tire manufacturer (located and 100 miles and periodically there after.
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SERVICE Hydraulic Fluid Levels 1. Remove cover from hydraulic pump. Check 2. Lower trailer deck. If oil level is below 3 inches fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. with deck down, add 1/2 quart of hydraulic oil. Use BP type HLP-46 or 10w hydraulic oil. NOTE: When trailer deck is raised, hydraulic fluid level should be at least 1/2 of reservoir volume.
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SERVICE Replacing the Lift Rollers 1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer onto 4x6 2. Lower the deck until the front or rear lift rollers blocks. Jack up and unhitch the trailer. can be removed from the roller access holes. 3-1/2 The deck must be supported by the paved surface or shoring before the lift rollers are...
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SERVICE Adjusting the Hitch Height The trailer frame and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is too high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hitch height. 1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch mounting bolts 2.
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