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Model ET 4000
Operation and Service Manual
Patented
The ET 4000 E
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting
hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ............................................................... 2
SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 3
WARRANTY ......................................................... 3
TRAILER HITCHING ........................................... 4
EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... 5
SERVICE .............................................................. 7
PARTS LIST ........................................................ 10
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Load Capacity: 4000 lbs
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lowering deck. The
offers ground
B33-01-0069-01
SAFETY
Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warning labels on
the trailer. The tr ailer warning
labels are shown here as a
reminder. Other warnings and
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or
lowered. Moving deck will create pinch p o in ts
causing serious crushing injury.
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck
is being lowered. Contact with
trailer deck will cause serious
crushing injury.
cautions are included in this
manual.
Failure to observe all warnings
may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to observe all
Trailer deck must be fully raised
with transport clamp locked
before towing trailer.
WARNING
cautions may result in equipment
damage.
Failure to c o mply with these instruction s
may result in serious personal injury or
death as well as damage to cargo.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Bil-Jax E
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Escalator Deck and Hydraulic Lift Heavy Duty Tie-Down Brackets
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includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
Surge Brake Stow-away Trailer Jack
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Number ET 4000 Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc.
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
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
Ramp Grade 6 degrees
Hitch Size 2 in. (5.08 cm) ball
Suspension Leaf Spring
Brakes Standard – Hydraulic Surge; Optional – Electric
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RAILER
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419.445.9675
Specifications
(137.2 cm wide x 243.8 cm long)
54 in. wide x 120 in. long
(137.2 cm wide x 304.8 cm long)
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defects 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 par t which f ails 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 ponents 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 warrant ies is available upon written r equest 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. We
neither assume nor authorize any representative, or other per son, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this pr oduct .
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TRAILER HITCHING
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch.
3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latc h.
2. Line up ball with hitch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 inch ball.
4. Raise and secure jack.
NOTE: Trailer fram e should be level when hitch
is on ball. Adjust height of tow bar as needed.
5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway
cable.
Always cross safety chains below tongue.
Safety chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails.
Always raise and pin the jack before towing.
6. Connect and check t railer lights.
Always check the tail lights and brake lights
before towing.
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EQUIPMENT LOADING
Lower the Deck
NOTE: Trailer must be hitched t o vehicle according to page 4 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Turn power switch to O N posit ion.
NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level
surface when lowering the deck.
2. Hold tog gle switch in DOWN position. Lift
Load the Equipment
latch handle and push handle back.
1. Load equipment so that the resulting tong ue
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
Maximum capacity = 4000 lbs. Do not exceed. Always secure the load with tie-down straps
2. Install t ie- down straps t o keep the load from
shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown.
before towing. Failure to properly secure t he
load may result in injury, death, or equipm ent
damage.
Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller
guides.
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EQUIPMENT LOADING
Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle)
1. Turn power switch to O N posit ion and hold
toggle switch in up position. Stop raising deck
when deck latch is on latch bar.
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 fram e.
2. Verif y that deck latch is on latch bar. Turn
power switch to OFF position.
If not clamped, the deck may fall during travel.
Always clamp the deck before towing. Failure to
clamp the deck may result in injury, death, or
equipment damage.
Towing and Backing the Trailer
1. After backing and before t owing tr ailer on
highway, always check the position of the
TOWING
POSITION
BACKUP
POSITION
ONLY
backup lever. Make sure the backup lever is
in the TOWING position (up).
Trailer surge brak e will not work when backup
lever is in BACKUP POSITION.
2. Before towing, check position of breakaway
cable. If cable is pulled, brakes will drag and
overheat. Check periodically on long trips.
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