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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RAILER
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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25/16
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
25/16”BALL
5/16”
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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.
Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle)
EQUIPMENT LOADING
1. Turn power switch to ON position 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. Verify that deck latch is on lat ch 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.
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SERVICE
Tire Maintenance Wheel Torque Requirements
At least once each week, use an accurate tire
pressure gage to check t he air pr essur e in all
four trailer tires. I nflate to the pressure
recommended by the tire manufacturer ( locat ed
on the tire).
Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly
support a loaded trailer and could lead to
premature tire wear.
When replacing tires, it is important to use a tire
of appropriate size and load rating (75D- 15) .
Failure to maintain proper torque on the lug
nuts may result in the wheel shearing off of the
trailer, possibly causing an accident and
seriously damaging the equipment.
It is extremely important to apply and maintain
proper wheel mounting torque on your axle.
Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles
and 100 miles and periodically there after.
The tightening of t he lug nuts should be torqued
in the sequence above.
Lug nuts should be torqued in stages:
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
25 Ft-Lbs 60 Ft-Lbs 100 Ft-Lbs
This procedure should be followed after each
time the tire is removed.
Lubrication (every 6 months)
Lubricate the following parts with clean motor oil or wheel bearing grease
where shown.
For additional brake operating and service instr uct ions, refer to the Surge Brake Act uator Manual
provided with the trailer.
NOTE: Be sure that no grease is applied to br ake pad.
Wheel Bearings
Hitch
Jack
Deck Latch
8
25/16”
SERVICE
Hydraulic Fluid Levels
1. Remove cover from hydraulic pump. Check
fluid level in hydraulic reservoir.
2. Lower trailer deck. If oil level is below 3 inches
with deck down, add 1/2 quart of hydraulic oil.
Use BP type HLP-46 or 10w hydraulic oil.
NOTE: When trailer deck is raised, hydraulic
fluid level should be at least 1/2 of reservoir
volume.
3. Remove fill cap from surge brake reservoir.
Add DOT 3 brake fluid as needed to bring
fluid level to 1/2-inch below fill port.
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FILL CAP
Battery
1. Use hydrometer to check batter y charg e daily
or weekly, depending on frequency of use. If
the battery charge drops below 25% of f ull
charge (S.G. below 1.155 as corrected to
80°F) the battery must be recharged. Refer to
step 2 before charging battery.
3. Charge battery at one of the following charge
rates. The slow charge rate is preferred.
22 hours @ 5 amps
25 hours @ 20 amps
22 hours @ 50 amps
2. Check the electrolyte level weekly. If battery
charge is low, add water to bring electrolyte
level just above plates.
If battery is fully charg ed, add water to raise
electrolyte to full mark in each cell.
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SERVICE
Replacing the Lift Rollers
1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer ont o 4x6
blocks. Jack up and unhitch the tr ailer .
3-1/2
2. Lower the deck until the front or rear lift rollers
can be removed from the roller access holes.
3. Loosen the setscrews that prevent the rollers
from backing out. The setscrews are located
on the trailer frame where the r oller s t hr ead
in. Use a socket wrench, with a 1 1/2” socket,
to unscrew and remove the rollers. Install and
tighten new rollers. Retighten the setscrews.
The deck must be supported by the paved
surface or shoring before the lift rollers are
removed.
NOTE: It is easier to remove and replace one
roller at a time. You can adjust the jack to access
each roller.
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SERVICE
Adjusting the Hitch Height
The trailer fram e and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is
too high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hit ch height.
1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch m ounting bolts
and nuts.
2. Install hitch in new position.
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Adjust hitch height when trailer is empt y. Use
jack to aid in hitch adjustment .
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Failure to install and tighten all hitch mounting
screws may cause serious equipment damage.