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Model ET 1500
Operation and Service Manual
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ET 1500ET
Load Capacity: 1500 lbs
The ET 1500 E
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting
winch driven deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
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Contents
SAFETY .............................................................. 2
SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 3
WARRANTY ........................................................ 3
TRAILER HITCHING ........................................... 5
EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... 6
SERVICE ............................................................ 9
PARTS LIST ....................................................... 12
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SAFETY
Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warning labels on the
trailer. The trailer warning labels
are shown here as a reminder.
Other warnings and cautions are
included in this manual.
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or
lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points
causing serious crushing injury.
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck
is being lowered. Contact with
trailer deck will cause serious
crushing injury.
Failure to observe all warnings
may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to observe all
cautions may result in equipment
damage.
Trailer deck must be fully raised
with transport clamp locked and
pinned before towing trailer.
Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in serious personal injury or
death as well as damage to cargo.
WARNING
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Bil-Jax E
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includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
Adjustable Hitch Stow-away Trailer Jack
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Number ET 1500 Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc.
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
Raised)
Bed Height (Raised) 13-1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface) 40 in. wide x 72 in. long
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
Ramp Grade 6 degrees
Hitch Size 2 in. (5.08 cm) ball
Suspension Rubber Torsion
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RAILER
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419.445.9675
Specifications
32 in. (81.3 cm)
(101.6 cm wide x 182.9 cm long)
40 in. wide x 86 in. long
(101.6 cm wide x 218.4 cm long)
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defect s of material and
workmanship, provided the unit is operated and maintained in com pliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and
maintenance instructions; structur al components are also warranted for one year. Bil-Jax will, at its option,
repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use.
This warranty does not apply if the trailer and/or it s com ponent parts have been altered, changed, or
repaired without the consent of Bil-Jax or by anyone other than Bil-Jax or its factory trained personnel, nor
if the trailer and/or it s com ponent s have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any conditions
deemed other than those considered as occurring dur ing normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respect ive manufacturers warranties. A list
of those components and their warranties is available upon written request to Bil-Jax.
Bil-Jax shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or consequential damages to
anyone, product, or thing. T his warrant y is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. W e neither
assume nor authorize any representative, or other person, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this pr oduct .
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Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch.
TRAILER HITCHING
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 fram e 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.
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Always cross safety chains below tongue. Safety
chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails.
Always check the tail lights and brake lights before
towing.
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