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Max. Cap. 2000 lbs.
Max. Cap. 2000 lbs.
®
Model ET 2000
Operation and Service Manual
Load Capacity: 2000 lbs
®
SCALATE RAILER
The ET 2000 E T offers ground
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The
winch driven deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ............................................................... 2
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................... 2
SPECIFICAT
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SAFETY Warnings and Cautions WARNING Observe all warning labels on the Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or WARNING lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points trailer. The trailer warning labels causing serious crushing injury. Stand clear of trailer while deck are shown here as a reminder. is being lowered. Contact with Other warnings and cautions are trailer deck will cause serious included in this manual. crushing injury. Failure to observe all warnings may result
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SPECIFICATIONS ® SCALATE RAILER E T Model Number ET 2000 Serial Number ________________ Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 419.445.9675 Specifications Rated Capacity 2000 lbs. (907.2 kg) max. Weight (Empty) 800 lbs. (362.9 kg) Overall Width 96 in. (243.8 cm) Overall Length 148 in. (375.9 cm) Overall Height (Bed Raised) 32 in. (81.3 cm) Bed Height (Raised) 13-1/2 in. (34.3 cm) Bed Size (Flat Surface) 58 in. wide x 72 in. long (147
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Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. TRAILER HITCHING Hook Up the Trailer 1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch. NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 inch ball. 3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch. 4. Raise and secure jack. NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch is on ball. See page 9 to change hitch height. Always raise and pin the jack before towing. 5. Hook safety chains. 6. Connect and check trailer lights. Always cross safety chains
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Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. EQUIPMENT LOADING Lower the Deck NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck. 1. Lift latch release lever. 2. Lift latch handle. NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level NOTE: If the deck pulls against the clamp when the surface when lowering the deck. latch handle is up, the winch brake must be adjusted. See page 9 to adjust the winch brake. 3. Lift latch clamp. 4. Lower the deck. NOTE: To prepare for raisin
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Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. Max. Max. Cap. Cap. 2000 2000 lbs. lbs. EQUIPMENT LOADING Load the Equipment 1. Remove bumper bar. 2. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue weight is 15 to 20% of the total load. Maximum capacity = 2000 lbs. Do not exceed. 3. Install bumper bar close to the rear of the loaded 4. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from equipment. shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown. Always secure the load with tie-down straps before towing. Failu
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Max. Cap. 2000 lbs. EQUIPMENT LOADING Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle) 1. Check the latch clamp. Tilt the latch clamp back 2. Crank winch handle to raise the deck. Stop onto the handle. cranking when the deck is aligned with the frame. Make sure people are away from the trailer before raising the deck. Keep hands and feet away from deck and rails. Hands and feet can get crushed between the deck and frame. 3. Raise the latch handle. Put the latch clamp over 4. Push the
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Max. Cap.2000 lbs. 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 screws. 2. Install hitch in new position. Adjust hitch height when trailer is empty. Use jack Failure to install and tighten all hitch mounting to aid in hitch adjustment. screws may cause serious equipment dam
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Max. Cap. 2000 SERVICE Replacing the Lift Rollers 1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer onto 2x6 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. 1-1/2 The deck must be supported by the paved surface or shoring before the lift rollers are removed. 3. Use a hex wrench to unscrew and remove the rollers. Install and tighten new rollers. NOTE: It is easier to remove and replace one roller
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Max. C 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 both proper wheel mounting torque on your axle. trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles by the tire manufacturer (located on the tire). and 100 miles and periodically there after. Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly
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PARTS LIST Item Item No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B12-00-0046 Deck Weldment 1 41 B06-00-0316 Decal, “Max. Cap. 2000 lbs.” 1 2 B12-00-0053 Load Bar Weldment 1 42 B23-02-0036 Jack, Tongue 1 3 0089-132 Spring, Compression 2 43 0090-0344 Screw, Threadcut, #10-24 x 1 4 0090-0313 Pin, Roll, 3/16 x 3/4 2 1/2 5 0066-0063 Pin, L 2 44 B01-01-0120 Harness, Wiring, 20 ft. 1 6 B07-06-5456 Plate, Spring Push-Off 2 45 0090-0574 Washer, SAE Flat, 1/2 6 46 0090-00
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b Max. Cap. 2000 l s. PARTS LIST 2 3 4 5 1 70 69 68 8 59 67 58 60 74,74A,74B 62 10 73 58 59 15 57 7 57 74 56 9 6 11 61 59 71 14 72 55 16 13 17,17A, 12 17B,17C 72, 63 72A, 54 72B 64 18 66 65 53 17 19 17 48 21 52 22 51 20 23 48 25 45 26 27 24 26 31 40 44 43 39 28 45 41 38 29 14 45 37 50 30 46 47 42 33 32 34 49 36 35 14 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 2000 E T 13 scalate E Trailer ET 2000
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125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, OH 43502 Phone 419-445-9675 Fax 419-445-0367
