Using the Cargo Box

Seating is provided for the operator and one passenger. Do not allow riders in the cargo box or on the tailgate. Extra riders can fall off and be seriously injured or killed.


Raising and Lowering with Manual Lift

Park machine on a level surface and lock park brake before manually raising and securing cargo box in raised position.

A cargo box containing material can be heavy.

Empty some or all material until cargo box can safely be raised manually.

  1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  2. Empty cargo box by hand.

  3. Disengage cargo box lock if installed.

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    Push down on cargo box to release pressure against latch (A).


  5. Release latch by pulling latch towards grip (B) on cargo box. Allow lift cylinder to raise cargo box.


Raising and Lowering with Power Lift

A hydraulic “whine” or squealing sound when cargo box is fully raised or lowered or when box is heavily loaded indicates that the power lift hydraulic overload pressure relief valve has opened, and the power lift can not apply any more force. To prevent unnecessary wear or damage, keep sound to a minimum. Do not operate the power lift actuator beyond full stroke or exceed the cargo box weight capacity.

  1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

  2. Disengage cargo box lock if installed.

  3. Turn key to RUN position.

  4. Raise the cargo box by pressing and holding the top of the cargo box power lift switch. Release switch when box is at desired dump height or when reaching maximum height.

  5. Allowing the pressure relief valve to open slightly (whine or squeal) after cargo box is fully lowered will help keep cargo box secure and reduce rattling caused by travel vibrations.

    Completely lower cargo box by pressing and holding the top of the cargo box power lift switch.

  6. Turn key to STOP position.


Locking Box in Raised Position

Cargo box can fall if not secured properly. Remove key from ignition and lock support rod securely before doing any service under raised cargo box.

  1. Raise the cargo box.

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    Pull down on the cargo box slightly and push rod (A) in toward center of box to lock bottom of rod (B) into the slotted locked position (C).


  3. Check to be sure box is locked in raised position.

  4. To lower cargo box, push rod slightly toward center of box, and slowly push cargo box downward until it latches in fully lowered position.


Operating the Tailgate

Never operate tailgate with one lanyard attached (always use both).

Check condition of lanyards for wear or damage. Replace if cable is kinked or frayed.

Do not attempt to tilt or dump cargo box when lanyards are detached. Tailgate damage from contact with hitch may result.

Keep lanyards attached when loading and unloading loose materials to avoid jamming material in the gap between the cargo box bed and tailgate.

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  1. Check to be sure lanyards (A) are in place to support lowered tailgate.

  2. Disconnect lanyards if you want to lower tailgate more than 90 degrees.

  3. Lower tailgate completely to unload cargo box only. Never drive with the tailgate hanging down. Tailgate can contact tires and cause damage.

    Pull back on handle (B) to unlock and lower tailgate.

  4. Before raising tailgate, check for stones and debris caught in the gap between the tailgate and cargo box floor.

    To remove debris:

    1. Lock the cargo box in raised position.

    2. Rotate the tailgate slightly to free debris, and brush out the gap.

    3. Lower the cargo box.

  5. To raise tailgate, slowly push tailgate upward and lock into closed position.

  6. Check to be sure tailgate is securely locked.


Using Cargo Box Tie Downs

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  1. Arrange load so the weight is centered over the main cargo area (A).

  2. Secure loads to the tie downs (B) in a safe and secure manner.


Removing the Tailgate

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  1. Check to be sure lanyards (A) are in place to support lowered tailgate.

  2. Pull back on handle (B) to unlock and lower tailgate (C).

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    Loosen loop (D) on top of lanyards, disconnect from studs on cargo box side, and lower tailgate fully downward.


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    Loosen two nuts (E) on rear of floor panel, to allow side panels to be removed.


  5. If equipped with taillights, disconnect the wiring harness and hang the harness in the rear of the box.

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    From behind driver’s seat in cargo box, remove two nuts (F).


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    Loosen three bolts (G) in left side body panel (H). Do not completely remove bolts from clamp-on nuts.


  8. Support the tailgate to avoid bushing damage. Move side body panel slightly outward and remove tailgate from left side body panel and right side body panel (I).

  9. Install in reverse order of removal.


Operating in Flat Bed Mode

Cargo box load guard protects operator and passenger from shifting loads. Do not remove load guard.

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  1. To operate machine in flat bed mode, remove tailgate (A) (See Removing the Tailgate).

  2. Remove left (B) and right (C) side body panels.

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    Arrange load so the weight is centered over the main cargo area (D).


  4. Install tailgate and side panels in reverse order of removal procedure (See Removing the Tailgate).

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