33 SEATING AND CARGO BED A TO AVOID TAILGATE DAMAGE: Remove the rear trailer hitch when wire loop is removed and cargo bed is raised. C Using the "FLOAT" position 1. If the cargo bed cannot be raised or lowered due to trouble with the engine or hydraulic system, shift the lever to the "FLOAT" position. The cargo bed can be raised or lowered manually. B Raising and Lowering the Cargo Bed To avoid personal injury; A Make sure the vehicle is on a firm, level surface and the parking brake is applied before raising the cargo bed. A If the vehicle is facing uphill with cargo bed raised, the weight of the cargo bed may cause the vehicle tip.
A When servicing under raised bed with lift cylinder, make sure safety support is properly mounted. C To raise the cargo bed 1. Start engine. 2. Release the restricting plate. 3. Pull up the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to raise the cargo bed. 4. Return the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to the "NEUTRAL" position immediately after raising the cargo bed. (1) Hydraulic lift cylinder lever (2) Restricting plate (3) Knob bolt (A) "UP" (N) "NEUTRAL" (B) "DOWN" (C) "FLOAT with Detent" C To lower the cargo bed 1. Shift the hydraulic lift cylinder lever to the "DOWN" position and then lower the cargo bed. 2.
After making sure that the bed has been lowered to the lowest position, return the lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and then lock the lever with the restricting plate. (1) Safety support