
Skip operation
Loading
Never remain on the dumper when
using excavators or loaders to load
the skip. Stop the engine, apply the
parking brake, dismount, and stand well
clear.
Ensure that the load is evenly distributed
in the skip. Never carry loads in such a
manner as to affect the forward vision.
Never exceed the rated payload. The
weights of all loads above skip water
level must be checked.
Tipping
Only discharge on level ground.
It is recommended that only free flowing
materials be tipped. Take extra care when
tipping non free running loads.
Skip control lever
The control lever has three positions; they
are, Tip (or Dump), Hold and Return.
To tip the skip:
Move the lever to DUMP.
To return the skip:
Move the lever to RETURN.
If the lever is released when in the DUMP
or RETURN position, it will
automatically return to the central HOLD
position and movement of the skip will stop.
In this way, the speed at which the skip is
tipped can be finely controlled.
Towing with the dumper
Dumpers are not designed as towing
vehicles, however, trailers may be towed
providing that:
1The combined weight of the trailer and
its load does not exceed the
specified maximum dumper drawbar
pull and dumper drawbar load (see
“specifications").
2Trailers may be towed in first gear
on level dry ground, provided a
purpose made towing pin is used.
3The dumper skip must be loaded
with half the rated payload to ensure
tyre adhesion when braking.
Never tow loads up, down or across
gradients.
Towing the dumper
The dumper should only be towed if
recovery is needed of a broken-down
unit, or to free a "bogged down" machine.
Always ensure that ropes, chains, etc.
used to tow the dumper have sufficient
safe working load capability.
When towing the dumper, always ensure
that the speed is kept to an absolute
minimum.
Always tow the dumper with the gear lever
in neutral.
Never attempt to start the dumper by
pushing or towing.
DRIVING THE DUMPER