Bottom Dump Trailers - Owner's Manual

50 GATE OPERATION

GATE AIR CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

To replace the gate air cylinder, use the following the procedure: 1. Adequately support trailer at the kingpin plate. 2. Bleed out all air from the system. 3. Remove air lines from gate cylinder. 4. Pull pin located at the large end of the cylinder. Let the large end of the cylinder pivot to the ground. 5. Pull the pin located at the small end of the cylinder and remove the ram. 6. For reinstallation, install the new gate cylinder in reverse order.

Make sure that the air lines are not crossed during reinstallation.

The gate cylinders do not require lubrication. Do not attempt to lubricate these gate cylinders in any manner.

NOTICE

MANUALLY OPENING GATES (STUCK GATES)

When manually opening gates, do so from the street side only, using the winching eyes. Failure to do so may damage gate mechanism.

WINCHING EYES

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