®
Model ET 4000
Operation and Service Manual
Patented
Load Capacity: 4000 lbs
®
SCALATE
The ET 4000 E
RAILER
T
offers ground
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The
hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ............................................................... 2
SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 3
WARRANTY ......................................................... 3
TRAILER HITCHING ........................................... 4
EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... 5
SERVICE .............................................................. 7
PARTS LIST ........................................................ 10
B33-01-0069-01
SPECIFICATIONS
®
SCALATE
E
RAILER
T
Model Number ET 4000
Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by:
Bil-Jax, Inc.
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419.445.9675
Specifications
Rated Capacity
Weight (Empty)
Overall Width
Overall Length
4000 lbs. (1814.4 kg) max.
1910 lbs. (866.4 kg)
94 in. (238.8 cm)
185 in. (469.9 cm)
Overall Height (Bed Raised) 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Bed Height (Raised)
16 in. (40.6 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface)
54 in. wide x 96 in. long
(137.2 cm wide x 243.8 cm long)
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
54 in. wide x 120 in. long
(137.2 cm wide x 304.8 cm long)
Ramp Grade
Hitch Size
Suspension
Brakes
6 degrees
2 in. (5.08 cm) ball
Leaf Spring
Standard – Hydraulic Surge; Optional – Electric
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defects of material and
workmanship, provided the unit is operated and maintained in compliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and
maintenance instructions; structural components are also warranted for one year. Bil-Jax will, at its
option, repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use.
This warranty does not apply if the trailer and/or its component 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 its components have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any
conditions deemed other than those considered as occurring during normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respective manufacturers warranties. A
list of those components and their warranties is available upon written request 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. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We
neither assume nor authorize any representative, or other person, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this product.
3
TRAILER HITCHING
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch.
2. Line up ball with hitch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 inch ball.
3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch.
4. Raise and secure jack.
NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch
is on ball. Adjust height of tow bar as needed.
Always raise and pin the jack before towing.
5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway
6. Connect and check trailer lights.
cable.
Always cross safety chains below tongue.
Safety chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails.
Always check the tail lights and brake lights
before towing.
4
EQUIPMENT LOADING
Lower the Deck
NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 4 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Turn power switch to ON position.
2. Hold toggle switch in DOWN position. Lift
latch handle and push handle back.
NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level
surface when lowering the deck.
Load the Equipment
1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue
2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown.
Maximum capacity = 4000 lbs. Do not exceed.
Always secure the load with tie-down straps
before towing. Failure to properly secure the
load may result in injury, death, or equipment
damage.
Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller
guides.
5
EQUIPMENT LOADING
Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle)
1. Turn power switch to ON position and hold
toggle switch in up position. Stop raising deck
when deck latch is on latch bar.
2. Verify that deck latch is on latch bar. Turn
power switch to OFF position.
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 frame.
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.
Towing and Backing the Trailer
1. After backing and before towing trailer on
highway, always check the position of the
backup lever. Make sure the backup lever is
in the TOWING position (up).
T
POSITION
OWING
BACKUP
POSITION
ONL
Y
Trailer surge brake will not work when backup
lever is in BACKUP POSITION.
2. Before towing, check position of breakaway
cable. If cable is pulled, brakes will drag and
overheat. Check periodically on long trips.
6
SERVICE
Tire Maintenance
Wheel Torque Requirements
At least once each week, use an accurate tire
pressure gage to check the air pressure in both
trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended
by the tire manufacturer (located on the tire).
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.
Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly
support a loaded trailer and could lead to
premature tire wear.
The tightening of the lug nuts should be
torqued in the sequence above.
When replacing tires, it is important to use a tire
of appropriate size and load rating (75D-15).
Lug nuts should be torqued in stages:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
25 Ft-Lbs
60 Ft-Lbs
100 Ft-Lbs
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.
This procedure should be followed after each
time the tire is removed.
Lubrication (every 6 months)
Lubricate the following parts with clean motor oil
where shown.
or wheel bearing grease
For additional brake operating and service instructions, refer to the Surge Brake Actuator Manual
provided with the trailer.
NOTE: Be sure that no grease is applied to brake pad.
Wheel Bearings
Jack
Hitch
Deck Latch
7
SERVICE
Hydraulic Fluid Levels
1. Remove cover from hydraulic pump. Check
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.
fluid level in hydraulic reservoir.
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.
FILL CAP
Battery
1. Use hydrometer to check battery charge daily
or weekly, depending on frequency of use. If
the battery charge drops below 25% of full
charge (S.G. below 1.155 as corrected to
80°F) the battery must be recharged. Refer to
step 2 before charging battery.
2. Check the electrolyte level weekly. If battery
charge is low, add water to bring electrolyte
level just above plates.
If battery is fully charged, add water to raise
electrolyte to full mark in each cell.
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
8
SERVICE
Replacing the Lift Rollers
1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer onto 4x6
2. Lower the deck until the front or rear lift rollers
blocks. Jack up and unhitch the trailer.
can be removed from the roller access holes.
3-1/2
The deck must be supported by the paved
surface or shoring before the lift rollers are
removed.
3. Loosen the setscrews that prevent the rollers
from backing out. The setscrews are located
on the trailer frame where the rollers thread
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.
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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PARTS LIST
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RAILER
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, Hitch Section
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Qty
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
B00-00-0114
B01-10-0150
0090-0188
Strap, Tie-Down, Battery Cover
Box, Battery (includes lid & strap)
Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
Cable, Battery, 19”
Nut, Hex, 5/16-18
2
3
4
B01-01-0027
0090-0160
5
6
B01-04-0002
B01-02-0060
B01-02-0019
B06-00-0345
B01-10-0151
B01-10-0152
B01-10-0153
0090-0162
Battery, 12 Volt, Deep Cycle
Switch, Master Power
Switch, Toggle
7
8
9
Decal, UP/DOWN
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
*18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Light, Marker
Grommet, Marker Light
Plug Assembly, Marker Light
Nut, Hex, 3/8-16
B01-09-0026
B01-09-0057
B01-09-0018
B01-01-0119
B23-02-0046
0090-0192
Bushing, Hole
Bushing, Tube
Boot, Terminal
Cable, Battery, 55”
Jack, Tongue
Hex Nut, Self-Locking, ½-13
Bushing, Flanged Sleeve
Screw, Cap, ½ -13 x 5
Washer, SAE Flat, ½
Safety Chain Assembly
Screw, #10-24 x ½
Harness, Wiring
B25-00-0062
0090-0081
0090-0574
B03-00-0017
0090-0344
B01-01-0120
0090-0192
Nut, Lock, ½-13
0090-0080
Screw, Cap, ½-13 x 4-½
Hitch, Brake Surge Type, 2 in.
Kit, Brake Line
B12-00-0013
B21-00-0015
B04-07-0036
0090-0183
Clamp, Hose
Nut, Lock, ¼-20
B00-00-0112
B01-09-0050
B12-00-0101
Face Plate, Power Switch
Wire, Butt Splice
Kit, Brake-away Cable
* Jack assembly includes items 18, 19, and 20.
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PARTS LIST
2
1
5
13
4
4
6
3
2
8
7
9
22
26
29
32
30
31
22
22
27
34
22
33
12
10
27
7
28
4
15
26
14
8
22
22
21
11
24
17
18
24
20
19
16
25
23
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RAILER
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PARTS LIST
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Model ET 4000 E
RAILER
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, Lift Section
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Qty
2
1
2
5
2
1
1
2
1
3
6
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0090-0428
Washer, SAE Flat, ¾
Bar, Deck Latch
2
B07-06-1035
0090-0147
3
Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 1-¼
Nut, Nylon Lock, 1-8
Washer, SAE Flat, 1
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 7
Bar, Lift
4
0090-0689
5
0090-0429
6
0090-0902
7
B07-07-5010
B07-10-1087
B12-00-0076
0090-0901
8
Spacer, 1-7/32 in.
Link, Lift Multiplier
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 6-½
Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
Spring, Extension
Washer, SAE Flat, 3/8
Link, Latch
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
23A
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0090-0188
B39-00-0031
0090-0422
B07-06-5353
B07-06-5358
0090-0049
Deck Latch
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 2-¼
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1-¾
Lever, Latch
0090-0046
B11-00-0040
0090-0040
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x ¾
Washer, Split Lock, 3/8
0090-0210
B18-00-0130
0090-0900
Cover, Pump (includes top, bottom, & strap)
Screw, Cap, 1-8 x 5-½
Hydraulic Cylinder
B02-03-0016
B02-13-0104
B02-02-0072
B02-01-0135
B02-01-0026
B02-02-0070
B07-10-1086
B01-09-0033
B02-02-0017
B02-04-0002
B02-02-0185
B02-02-0072
B02-05-0023
B00-00-0115
B46-00-0026
Seal Repair Kit, Hydraulic Cylinder
Fitting, Hydraulic
Hose, Hydraulic, ¼” dia. x 40”
Hose, Hydraulic, 3/8” dia. x 30”
Fitting, Hydraulic
Spacer
Wire End, Fork
Fitting, Hydraulic
Valve, Flow Control
Fitting, Hydraulic
Fitting, Hydraulic
Pump Assembly, Hydraulic
Strap, Tie-Down, Pump Cover
Grip, Handle
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PARTS LIST
4
35
1
21
2
5
9
3
8
5
32
6
7
8
31
33
34
30
1
4
28
11
12
11
27
29
10
26
25
15
14
14
13
24
28
13
36
11
16
4
23, 23A
18
22
12
17
21
20
19
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RAILER
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, Lift Section
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PARTS LIST
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RAILER
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, Deck and Frame Section
Item No.
Part No.
Description
Qty
Item No.
28
Part No.
0090-0882
0090-0880
0090-0881
Description
Qty
2
1
2
B12-00-0061 Deck Weldment
1
4
Washer, Wheel
Nut, Castle
0090-0060
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16
x 5-1/2
29
30
31
2
Pin, Cotter, 5/32 x 2
2
3
4
5
6
7
0090-0422
Washer, SAE Flat, 3/8
8
4
2
4
6
B08-02-0003 Tire, 75D-15 (Outside
Diameter 27.59 Max.)
2
B30-00-0026 Spacer, Guide Bar
B11-00-0038 Guide Bar
32
33
34
35
36
37
0090-0905
0090-0906
Bolt, 9/16-16 x 3-1/2
Nut, Lock, 9/16-16
4
4
1
2
2
2
0090-0188
0090-0355
Nut, Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
Setscrew, Cup Pt.
1/4-20 x 1/4
B39-00-0033 Hanger Kit, Leaf Spring
B31-00-0028 Pad, Leaf Spring
B39-00-0032 Leaf Spring
8
9
B12-00-0062 Frame Weldment
B25-00-0058 Roller, Lift
1
6
8
B06-00-0317 Decal, Escalate Trailer
Logo
10
0090-0509
Screw, Cap, Nylon,
3/8-16 x 3/8
38
39
40
B06-00-0351 Decal, ET 4000
2
2
1
11
12
B06-00-0313 Decal, “Stand clear ...”
B31-00-0029 Wear Pad, Guide Bar
B01-10-0024 Light Assembly, Left Tail
2
2
1
1
B06-00-0312 Decal, “Moving Deck ...”
B06-00-0344 Decal, Raise Bar, Press
Switch
13
13A
B01-10-0023 Light Assembly, Right
Tail
41
42
Not
Replaceable
Plate, Serial #
1
8
13B
13C
B01-10-0070 Lamp, Tail Light,
GE-1157
2
2
0090-0033
Screw, Cap, 5/16-18 x
1-3/4
B01-10-0069 Replacement Lens, Tail
Light
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
0090-0208
0090-0420
Washer, Split Lock, 5/16
Washer, SAE Flat, 5/16
8
8
14
15
16
0090-0206
0090-0159
0090-0005
Washer, Split Lock, ¼
Nut, Hex, 1/4-20
4
4
2
B12-00-0082 Fender
2
0090-0183
Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4-20
13
11
1
Screw, Cap, 1/4-20
x 3/4
B04-07-0032 Clamp, Hose
B06-00-0347 Decal, 4000# Max. Cap.
17
18
19
20
21
22
B29-00-0037 Bracket, License Plate
1
2
B29-00-0147 Bracket, Side Marker
Light, Left Front/Right
Rear
2
0090-0419
0090-0183
0090-0896
0090-0042
Washer, SAE Flat, ¼
Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4-20
Nut, Lock, 3/8-16
2
10
10
1
50
B01-10-0021 Light, Side Marker,
Left/Right Front - Amber
2
2
Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1
50A
B01-10-0066 Replacement Lens –
Amber
B10-00-0033 Brake Assembly,
Left-Hand
50B
51
B01-10-0068 Lamp, Side Marker
2
2
22A
B10-00-0032 Brake Assembly,
Right-Hand
1
B29-00-0146 Bracket, Side Marker
Light, Left Rear/Right
Front
22B
22C
*23
24
B10-00-0038 Brake Pad, Front
B10-00-0016 Brake Pad, Rear
B12-00-0071 Wheel Assembly, 6 Lug
B25-00-0060 Bearing, Wheel, Inner
B25-00-0061 Bearing, Wheel, Outer
B32-00-0014 Seal, Bearing
2
2
52
B01-10-0022 Light, Side Marker,
Left/Right Rear - Red
2
2
2
2
2
52A
52B
B01-10-0067 Replacement Lens –
Red
24A
25
2
B01-10-0068 Lamp, Side Marker
2
26
B32-00-0013 Cap, Hub
2
27
0090-0624
Nut, Wheel Lug
12
•
Wheel assembly includes items 24 through 27.
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PARTS LIST
1
2
3
4
5
3
6
48
52,52A,52B
7
51
52
8
9
13,13A,
13B,13C
11
10
12
45
47
46
37
44
43
42
49
50
32
32
16
15
20
18
14
33
50,
50A,
50B
21
40
23
24A
39
25
19
28
24
41
17
38
22,22A,
22B,22C
34
35
29
26
30
33
36
34
31
27
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Model DB-1343 Hydraulic Pump Assembly
Item No.
1
Part No.
Description
Coupling, SAE 9T-20/40 1.26
Ball, 0.375 Steel, G50
Qty
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
B02-15-0119
B02-15-0128
B02-15-0091
B02-15-0201
B02-15-0093
B02-15-0166
B02-15-0061
B02-15-0121
B02-15-0122
B02-15-0123
B02-15-0358
B02-15-0125
B02-15-0126
B02-15-0345
B02-15-0197
B02-15-0170
B02-15-0359
B02-15-0360
B02-15-0349
B02-15-0199
B02-15-0114
B02-15-0073
B02-15-0355
B02-15-0356
B02-15-0078
B02-15-0206
B02-15-0030
B02-15-0195
B02-15-0204
B02-02-0059
B02-15-0026
B02-15-0357
B02-15-0102
2
3
Seal, Shaft 0.500 x 1.00 x 0.25
Breather, Plastic
4
5
Washer, 0.338 x 0.625 x 0.60 Steel
Washer, Lock, 0.255 x 0.485 x 0.062
Magnet, Plumbing
6
8
9
Filter, 149 Micron 1.50 x 1
Motor, DC - 12V, 1T, Std. Duty
Screw, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 0.25, Hex
Screw, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 0.37, Hex
Cover, Suction, 3/8 NPT
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Screw, Taptite, M6 x 1, 12 mm
Solenoid, Smart Start, 12VDC
Cartridge, Check Valve
Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00 Torx
Bolt, M8 x 75 MM, Hex
Spring, RV 1000-2000 PSI Green
Coil, Solenoid, 12VDC, 2 Pin
Bolt, #12-24 x 0.50 Hex Washer
Pin, 1/8 x 1/4
O-Ring, 2-348 Buna
Wiring Assembly, 4 Pin
Endhead, Finished
Pump Assembly, 1.6 Short Spline
Tank, Plastic, Horizontal Mount w/Drain
Cap, Relief, Assembly (B-2)
Plug, Plumbing, 9/16 SAE
Plug, Plumbing, 1/16 NPT Flush
Nylon Ell (X-111)
Screw, Valve, Adjustment
Valve Cartridge, Relief, Normally Closed, w/o Coil
Nameplate, Fenner Serial
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PARTS LIST
Model DB-1343 Hydraulic Pump Assembly
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125 Taylor Parkway
Phone 419-445-9675
Archbold, OH 43502
Fax 419-445-0367
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