Bil-Jax ET 5000W User Manual
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Model ET 5000W
Operation and Service Manual
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The ET 5000W 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 ........................................... 5
EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... 6
SERVICE .............................................................. 8
PARTS LIST ........................................................ 12
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Load Capacity: 5000 lbs
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lowering deck. The
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SAFETY
Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warning labels on
the trailer. The trailer war ning
labels are shown here as a
reminder. Other warnings and
cautions are included in this
manual.
Failure to observe all warnings
may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to observe all
cautions may result in equipment
damage.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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The Bil-Jax E
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WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or
lowered. Moving deck will create p in c h 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.
WARNING
Trailer deck must be fully raised
with transport clamp locked
before towing trailer.
Failure to c o mply with these ins tructio n s
may result in serious personal injury or
death as well as damage to cargo.
includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
Escalator Deck and Hydraulic Lift Heavy Duty Tie-Down Brackets
Surge Brake and Adjustable Hitch Stow-away Trailer Jack
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Number ET 5000W Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc.
Rated Capacity 5000 lbs. (2268 kg) max.
Weight (Empty) 2540 lbs. (1152 kg)
Overall Width 101 in. (256.5 cm)
Overall Length 204 in. (518.2 cm)
Overall Height (Bed Raised) 38-1/2 in. (97.8 cm)
Bed Height (Raised) 17-1/2 in. (44.5 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface) 61 in. wide x 96 in. long
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
Ramp Grade 6 degrees
Hitch Size 2-5/16 in. (5.87 cm) ball
Suspension Tandem Axle Leaf Spring
Brakes Standard – Hydraulic Surge; Optional – Electric
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RAILER
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419.445.9675
Specifications
(154.9 cm wide x 243.8 cm long)
61 in. wide x 120 in. long
(154.9 cm wide x 304.8 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 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. W e
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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Hook Up the Trailer
TRAILER HITCHING
1. Raise trailer and loosen ball latch.
2. Line up ball with hitch.
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3. Lower hitch onto ball and tighten ball latch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 5/16 inch ball.
4. Raise and secure jack.
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NOTE: Trailer fram e should be level when hitch
is on ball. See page 11 to adjust hitch heig ht .
5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway
cable.
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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 trailer light s.
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 5 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Turn power switch to ON position.
2. Hold toggle switch in DOWN position. Lift
NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level
surface when lowering the deck.
Load the Equipment
latch handle and push handle back.
1. Load equipment so that the result ing tongue
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from
shifting. Use 7 tie-down anchors shown.
BALL
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Maximum capacity = 5000 lbs. Do not exceed. Always secure the load with tie-down straps
before towing. Failure to properly secure t he
load may result in injury, death, or equipm ent
damage.
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Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller
guides.
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