®Model ET 4000
Operation and Service Manual
Patented
Load Capacity: 4000 lbs
The ET 4000 ESCALATE® TRAILER 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.
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SAFETY ............................................................... |
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SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... |
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SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ |
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WARRANTY ......................................................... |
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TRAILER HITCHING ........................................... |
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EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... |
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SERVICE .............................................................. |
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PARTS LIST ........................................................ |
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B33-01-0069-01
SAFETY
Warnings and Cautions |
WARNING |
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Observe all warning labels on |
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or |
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lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points |
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the trailer. The trailer warning |
causing serious crushing injury. |
Stand clear of trailer while deck |
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labels are shown here as a |
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is being lowered. Contact with |
reminder. Other warnings and |
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trailer deck will cause serious |
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crushing injury. |
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cautions are included in this |
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Failure to observe all warnings |
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Trailer deck must be fully raised |
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may result in serious injury or |
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with transport clamp locked |
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death. Failure to observe all |
before towing trailer. |
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cautions may result in equipment |
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damage. |
Failure to comply with these instructions |
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may result in serious personal injury or |
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death as well as damage to cargo. |
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SPECIAL FEATURES
The Bil-Jax ESCALATE® TRAILER includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
Escalator Deck and Hydraulic Lift Heavy Duty Tie-Down Brackets
Surge Brake |
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Stow-away Trailer Jack |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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ESCALATE® TRAILER |
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Model Number ET 4000 |
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Serial Number ________________ |
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Manufactured by: |
Bil-Jax, Inc. |
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125 Taylor Parkway |
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Archbold, Ohio 43502 |
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419.445.9675 |
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Specifications |
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Rated Capacity |
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4000 lbs. (1814.4 kg) max. |
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Weight (Empty) |
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1910 lbs. (866.4 kg) |
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Overall Width |
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94 in. (238.8 cm) |
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Overall Length |
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185 in. (469.9 cm) |
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Overall Height (Bed Raised) |
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36 in. (91.4 cm) |
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Bed Height (Raised) |
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16 in. (40.6 cm) |
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Bed Size (Flat Surface) |
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54 in. wide x 96 in. long |
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(137.2 cm wide x 243.8 cm long) |
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Overall Bed Size |
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54 in. wide x 120 in. long |
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(Including Ramp) |
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(137.2 cm wide x 304.8 cm long) |
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Ramp Grade |
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6 degrees |
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Hitch Size |
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2 in. (5.08 cm) ball |
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Suspension |
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Leaf Spring |
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Brakes |
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Standard – Hydraulic Surge; Optional – Electric |
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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 compliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and maintenance instructions; structural 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 its component 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 its components have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any conditions deemed other than those considered as occurring during normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respective 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. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We 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 product.
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TRAILER HITCHING
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch.
3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 inch ball. 4. Raise and secure jack.
NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch is on ball. Adjust height of tow bar as needed.
5.Hook safety chains and attach breakaway cable.
Always raise and pin the jack before towing.
6. Connect and check trailer lights.
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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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 weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
Maximum capacity = 4000 lbs. Do not exceed.
2.Install tie-down straps to keep the load from shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown.
Always secure the load with tie-down straps before towing. Failure to properly secure the load may result in injury, death, or equipment 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 ON position and hold toggle switch in up position. Stop raising deck when deck latch is on latch bar.
2.Verify that deck latch is on latch bar. Turn power switch to OFF position.
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 frame.
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
TOWING |
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BACKUP |
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1.After backing and before towing trailer on highway, always check the position of the backup lever. Make sure the backup lever is in the TOWING position (up).
Trailer surge brake 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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