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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - CONTINUED

HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR

The hydraulic reservoir is a 20-gallon, all steel tank mounted between the dump body subframe rails directly

behind the cab and in front of the hoist cylinder. The reservoir has top and bottom sight glasses for

determining ﬂuid level. The top sight glass can be viewed from the driver side without raising the dump bed.

TARPAULIN

The tarpaulin contains grommets for hooking to the front, sides, and rear of the dump bed. Rubber tie straps

are provided for fastening over the tarpaulin hooks on the sides and rear. The tarpaulin is stowed in a stowage

box located between the cab and dump body. The stowage box is tubular with an access door on the driver

side of the truck.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVER

This is a ﬂoor-mounted unit that is mechanically linked to the hydraulic control valve. By squeezing the

T-handle control head, the lever can be shifted to the UP position to raise the dump bed, or to the DOWN

position to lower the dump bed. Release T-handle and place lever in N (neutral) position when you wish to

stop the dump bed.

FILTER AND SERVICE INDICATION GAUGE

The ﬁlter collects contaminants in the hydraulic system. When the ﬁlter is dirty it restricts oil ﬂow and there is

a buildup in pressure at the ﬁlter. The service indication gauge registers this pressure. When the gauge needle

is in the red, the need for an oil ﬁlter change is indicated.

TAILGATE CONTROL LEVER

This control is a direct mechanical link to the tailgate locking mechanism. A safety loop and chain (attached to

the dump body) are provided as a safety feature. When the control lever is in the full UP position, place the

loop over the control to prevent accidental releasing of tailgate. To release the tailgate for dumping, remove

the safety loop and pull the control lever forward and down. After dumping and lowering the bed, push the

control lever back and pull up to lock the tailgate closed. If the tailgate is hanging open, the locking

mechanism will not engage. Ensure tailgate locking jaws have latched over rod at the bottom of the tailgate.

After locking tailgate, slip safety loop over the control lever.

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