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®
Model ET 4000
Operation and Service Manual
Patented
Load Capacity: 4000 lbs
®
SCALATE RAILER
The ET 4000 E T 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.
Contents
SAFETY ............................................................... 2
SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................
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SAFETY Warnings and Cautions WARNING Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or WARNING Observe all warning labels on lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points causing serious crushing injury. the trailer. The trailer warning Stand clear of trailer while deck is being lowered. Contact with labels are shown here as a trailer deck will cause serious reminder. Other warnings and crushing injury. cautions are included in this manual. WARNING Failure to observe all warnings Tra
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SPECIFICATIONS ® SCALATE RAILER E T Model Number ET 4000 Serial Number ________________ Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 419.445.9675 Specifications Rated Capacity 4000 lbs. (1814.4 kg) max. Weight (Empty) 1910 lbs. (866.4 kg) Overall Width 94 in. (238.8 cm) Overall Length 185 in. (469.9 cm) Overall Height (Bed Raised) 36 in. (91.4 cm) Bed Height (Raised) 16 in. (40.6 cm) Bed Size (Flat Surface) 54 in. wide x 96 in. long (137.2
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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. Adjust height of tow bar as needed. Always raise and pin the jack before towing. 5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway 6. Connect and check trailer lights. cable. Always cross safety c
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EQUIPMENT LOADING Lower the Deck NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 4 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. Load the Equipment 1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue 2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from weight is 15 to 20% of the total
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TOWING POSITION BACKUP POSITION ONLY 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. Make sure people are away from the trailer If not clamped, the deck may fall during travel. before raising the deck. Keep hands and feet Always clamp the deck before towing. Fai
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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 support
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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. 3. Remove fill cap from surge brake reservoir. Add DOT 3 brake fluid as needed to bring fluid level to 1/2 inch below fill
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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 removed. 3. Loosen the setscrews that prevent the rollers from backing out. The setscrews are located on the trailer frame where the rollers thread in. Use a
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Hitch Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B00-00-0114 Strap, Tie-Down, Battery Cover 1 2 B01-10-0150 Box, Battery (includes lid & strap) 1 3 0090-0188 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16 1 4 B01-01-0027 Cable, Battery, 19” 2 5 0090-0160 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 1 6 B01-04-0002 Battery, 12 Volt, Deep Cycle 1 7 B01-02-0060 Switch, Master Power 1 8 B01-02-0019 Switch, Toggle 1 9 B06-00-0345 Decal, UP/DOWN 1 10 B01-10-0151 Light, Marker 2 11 B01
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PARTS LIST 2 1 5 13 4 4 6 3 2 8 7 9 22 26 29 32 30 31 22 22 27 34 22 33 12 27 7 28 4 15 26 14 22 22 21 11 24 10 8 17 24 18 20 16 19 25 23 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Hitch Section 11
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Lift Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 0090-0428 Washer, SAE Flat, ¾ 2 2 B07-06-1035 Bar, Deck Latch 1 3 0090-0147 Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 1-¼ 2 4 0090-0689 Nut, Nylon Lock, 1-8 5 5 0090-0429 Washer, SAE Flat, 1 2 6 0090-0902 Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 7 1 7 B07-07-5010 Bar, Lift 1 8 B07-10-1087 Spacer, 1-7/32 in. 2 9 B12-00-0076 Link, Lift Multiplier 1 10 0090-0901 Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 6-½ 3 11 0090-0188 Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16 6 12
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PARTS LIST 4 35 1 21 2 5 3 8 5 32 6 7 8 31 33 34 30 9 1 4 28 11 12 27 29 11 10 26 15 14 24 25 14 28 36 13 11 16 4 23, 23A 13 18 22 12 17 21 20 19 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Lift Section 13
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Deck and Frame Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B12-00-0061 Deck Weldment 1 28 0090-0882 Washer, Wheel 2 2 0090-0060 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 4 29 0090-0880 Nut, Castle 2 x 5-1/2 30 0090-0881 Pin, Cotter, 5/32 x 2 2 3 0090-0422 Washer, SAE Flat, 3/8 8 31 B08-02-0003 Tire, 75D-15 (Outside 2 4 B30-00-0026 Spacer, Guide Bar 4 Diameter 27.59 Max.) 5 B11-00-0038 Guide Bar 2 32 0090-0905 Bolt, 9/16-1
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PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 48 52,52A,52B 7 51 8 52 13,13A, 9 13B,13C 11 12 45 47 10 46 37 44 43 42 49 50 32 16 15 20 18 32 14 50, 33 50A, 21 50B 40 23 39 25 24A 19 28 24 41 17 38 22,22A, 34 22B,22C 35 29 26 30 33 36 31 27 34 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 4000 E T , Deck and Frame Section 15
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PARTS LIST Model DB-1343 Hydraulic Pump Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B02-15-0119 Coupling, SAE 9T-20/40 1.26 1 2 B02-15-0128 Ball, 0.375 Steel, G50 1 3 B02-15-0091 Seal, Shaft 0.500 x 1.00 x 0.25 1 4 B02-15-0201 Breather, Plastic 1 5 B02-15-0093 Washer, 0.338 x 0.625 x 0.60 Steel 3 6 B02-15-0166 Washer, Lock, 0.255 x 0.485 x 0.062 1 8 B02-15-0061 Magnet, Plumbing 1 9 B02-15-0121 Filter, 149 Micron 1.50 x 1 1 10 B02-15-0122 Motor, DC - 12V, 1T, Std. Duty 1 11 B02-15-0
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PARTS LIST Model DB-1343 Hydraulic Pump Assembly 17
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125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, OH 43502 Phone 419-445-9675 Fax 419-445-0367
