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Max. Max. C Cap. ap. 1500 1500 lb lbs. s.
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Model ET 1500
Operation and Service Manual
Load Capacity: 1500 lbs
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SCALATE RAILER
The ET 1500 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
SPECIFI
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SAFETY WARNING Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or WARNING Warnings and Cautions lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points causing serious crushing injury. Stand clear of trailer while deck Observe all warning labels on the is being lowered. Contact with trailer. The trailer warning labels trailer deck will cause serious are shown here as a reminder. crushing injury. Other warnings and cautions are included in this manual. Failure to observe all warnings WARNING m
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SPECIFICATIONS ® SCALATE RAILER E T Model Number ET 1500 Serial Number ________________ Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 419.445.9675 Specifications Rated Capacity 1500 lbs. (680.4 kg) max. Weight (Empty) 720 lbs. (326.6 kg) Overall Width 83 in. (210.8 cm) Overall Length 148 in. (375.9 cm) Overall Height (Bed 32 in. (81.3 cm) Raised) Bed Height (Raised) 13-1/2 in. (34.3 cm) Bed Size (Flat Surface) 40 in. wide x 72 in. long (10
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M Max. ax. Cap. Cap. 1500 1500 lbs. 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 chai
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Max. Cap. 1500 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. Max. C Cap. ap. 1500 1500 lbs. lbs. M Max. ax. Cap. Cap. 1 1500 500 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 = 1500 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. F
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Max. Cap. 1500 lbs. EQUIPMENT LOADING Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to the 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
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Max. Cap. 1500 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 da
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M Max. ax. C Cap. ap. 1500 SERVICE Replacing the Lift Rollers 1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer onto 4x4 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 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
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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 by Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles the tire manufacturer (located on the tire). and 100 miles and periodically there after. Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly suppo
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PARTS LIST Item Item No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B12-00-0044 Deck Weldment 1 32 0090-0045 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 8 2 B03-00-0124 Load Bar Assembly 1 33 B06-00-0318 Decal, ET1500 2 3 B07-06-5456 Plate, Spring Push-Off 2 34 B06-00-0315 Decal, “Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.” 1 4 B39-00-0023 Spring, Compression, 7/8 in. 2 35 B23-02-0036 Jack, Tongue, with Retaining Pin 1 5 0090-0051 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 2 36 0090-0344 Screw, Self Tap, #10-24 x 1/2 1 6 B
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Max. Cap. 1500 lbs. PARTS LIST 2 1 60 5 58 59 51 57 50 52 4 7 50 55 3 12 8 49 6 53 49 31 13 54 10 14, 14A, 14B, 14C 48 56 15 9 47 46 35 16 44 14 14 32 11 17 19 38 45 18 44 22 21 39 23 61 24 23 62,62A, 25 37 36 63 20, 20A 62B 33 39 31 34 26 27 39 43 30 35 40 41 29 42 28 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 1500 E T 13 scalate E Trailer ET 1500
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125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, OH 43502 Phone 419-445-9675 Fax 419-445-0367
