DR Power VT1 (1-ton) (Feb 2012 - Present) - Manual (Page 24)

24 DR ®
VERSA TRAILER
x Always stand on the Crank Handle side of the Winch (Figure 51), never directly in line with the Winch Cable, and always behind
the Operator Guard! If the Winch Cable is kinked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, do not use it. Replace the Cable immediately.
x Always make sure there are more than 6 complete wraps of the Cable around the Drum of the Winch. Never extend the Cable of
the Winch past this point, as it will compromise the strength of the Winch and Cable.
x Never lift more than 440 lbs with the Winch.
x When using the Winch to load a Log or other item on to the Trailer, or into the Bed, never lift it higher than the Frame, or the
Bed of the Trailer (if installed). Keep the weight as low as possible.
x When lifting an item on to the Trailer, or into the Bed (if installed), never stand under or near the item being lifted. Always
make sure that any bystanders, children, or pets are at least 30 feet away and are behind the Operator Zone.
Using the Winch and Boom to Load Logs onto the Trailer
1. Remove the Bed of the Trailer by removing the Pivot Pins and Hitch Clips that attach the Bed to the Trailer. Slide the Bed to
the rear of the Trailer and either stand it up on end, on level ground, or lay it down.
Never allow other adults, children, or pets to play around a Bed that is stood up on end as they could contact it and knock it over.
If you are intending to store the Bed stood on end, secure it with adequate ropes or straps to ensure it cannot easily topple.
2. Use the Winch to unload the Logs by rotating the Boom to either side of
the Dump Bed by using the Boom Swivel (Figure 1 on page 6). To
rotate the Boom, push the Pivot Lock Handle inwards until it pivots out
to clear the Boom Pivot. Rotate the Crane in the desired direction and
release the Pivot Lock Handle so it seats itself back into one of the
Locking Detents on the Boom Pivot. Refer to Figure 52 for the
maximum Boom travel and Operator position.
3. Extend the Outriggers and Stabilizer Legs as described in Loading the
Trailer on page 22 and use the Winch with a Choker Chain (sold
separately) to drag, or lift Logs on to the Trailer. Be sure to securely
attach the Choker Chain to the Log by wrapping the Chain tightly
around the Log once, then through the Ring on the Choke Chain.
Connect the Winch Hook to a Chain Link on the Choker Chain that is at
least 2 Links through the Ring of the Choker Chain. The Choker Chain
should tighten itself around the Log as you begin to slowly pull the Log
toward the Trailer with the Winch.
Using the Log Cradles and Extensions
1. Remove the Dump Bed by performing steps 4 & 5 on page 20 in the
reverse order.
2. Slide the four Log Cradles into the Slots in the Main Frame (Figure 43
on page 19). Depending on the height of the Logs in the Trailer, you
may want to use the Log Cradle Extensions by sliding them into the Log
Cradles (Figure 43 on page 19).
Adjusting the Tailgate Latches
Overtime you may need to adjust
your Tailgate Latches. To do so,
open the Latch (Figure 53) and
thread the Latching Arm inwards,
or outwards to adjust the length of
the Latching Arm (Figure 54).
Maximum Boom Travel
Operator Zone
Figure 52
Figure 53 Figure 54